Sorry, I wouldn't really know, as I work in fluid mechanics, not solid mechanics. In fluids I'm getting the impression that automated meshing is becoming fairly

Sorry, I wouldn't really know, as I work in fluid mechanics, not solid mechanics. In fluids I'm getting the impression that automated meshing is becoming fairly robust in some circumstances, to the point where I believe it is sometimes better than an experienced engineer. Solids seems easier in this respect, but as I said, I don't really know.