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projects/isogrid-dev-plate/studies/01_v1_tpe/run_optimization.py

@@ -355,7 +355,18 @@ def make_objective(rm: TrialRetentionManager):
 
         print(f"  [Brain] Total pockets: {n_pockets_total}")
 
-        # ── 3b. Save per-trial figures (density, mesh, rib pattern) ──────────
+        # ── 3b. Degenerate check — prune near-solid trials early ─────────────
+        # If fewer than N_MIN_POCKETS are generated, the design is essentially a
+        # solid plate (likely all triangles rejected by area/fillet filter).
+        # Return a large penalty immediately — no point burning an NX license.
+        N_MIN_POCKETS = 8
+        if n_pockets_total < N_MIN_POCKETS:
+            print(f"  [Brain] Degenerate trial: only {n_pockets_total} pockets "
+                  f"(min={N_MIN_POCKETS}) — pruning before NX")
+            trial.set_user_attr("error", f"degenerate:{n_pockets_total}_pockets")
+            return 1e6
+
+        # ── 3d. Save per-trial figures (density, mesh, rib pattern) ──────────
         t_fig = time.time()
         n_figs = len(plot_trial_figures(sb_data, trial_dir))
         print(f"  [Plot]  {n_figs} figures → trial_{trial_number:04d}/  ({time.time()-t_fig:.1f}s)")