ANSYS Mechanical application-CAD & Parameters

•Numerous Geometry Interfaces are available for commercial CAD systems:

–For the latest information on CAD geometry interfaces and supported platforms see the ANSYS Workbench Mechanical documentation:

•Mechanical Help > CAD Systems

•Geometry Interface licenses can be run in reader mode for all licenses.

•Geometry Interfaces can be run in plug-in mode for the CAD software listed under “Associative”.

–IGES Geometry Interface reader is provided for all installations.

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•DesignModeler is the Workbench geometry application and supports all the functions and capabilities listed for commercial CAD systems.

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•Please note, not all import capabilities described here are available with all CAD systems.  Features depend on CAD capabilities and the support provided through the CAD vendor’s API.

•Import solid, surface, or line bodies:

–Assemblies with mixed solids and surfaces are OK.

–Select desired geometry type to filter import.

–Cannot import a part with mixed solids and surfaces.

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•Use Associativity:

–Allows updating CAD geometry in Mechanical without redefining material properties, loads, supports, etc..

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•Smart CAD Update:

–only modified components of a CAD assembly are updated.

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•Local Coordinate systems:

Allows local CS from CAD models to import with geometry. See current documentation for CAD system support.

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