What is Simdesigner?
Simdesigner is a software application that integrates with CATIA V5 and allows you to perform various types of simulation analyses within your CAD process. Simdesigner enables you to evaluate the performance and behavior of your designs under different conditions and scenarios, such as structural stress, thermal effects, motion dynamics, and crash impact. Simdesigner aims to make simulation more accessible and easy-to-learn for design engineers, while also providing advanced capabilities and interoperability with other CAE tools for analysis specialists.
What features does Simdesigner offer?
Simdesigner offers a range of features that can help you improve your design quality, reduce development costs, speed up time-to-market, and foster better collaboration. Some of the main features are:
Integration with CATIA V5: Simdesigner works seamlessly within your CATIA V5 environment, allowing you to access simulation tools from the same interface and use the same data model as your CAD design. You can also update your simulation model automatically whenever you make changes to your CAD geometry.
Multi-discipline simulation workbenches: Simdesigner provides four different workbenches that cover various domains of simulation analysis: Structures, Motion, Thermal, and Crash. Each workbench has its own user interface, workflow, and solver options that are tailored to the specific type of analysis. You can also switch between workbenches easily and transfer data between them.
Enterprise Gateways to compute resources: Simdesigner allows you to leverage the power of external solvers and computing resources to perform more complex and accurate simulations. You can use Enterprise Gateways to connect to MD Nastran, Marc, or LS-DYNA solvers and run your simulations on remote servers or clusters.
Data management and collaboration with MSC SimManager: Simdesigner integrates with MSC SimManager, a web-based platform that helps you manage your simulation data and processes. You can use MSC SimManager to store, organize, share, and reuse your simulation models and results. You can also collaborate with other stakeholders and track the progress and status of your simulation projects.
How to download, install, and use Simdesigner?
If you want to try out Simdesigner for free, you can download a trial version from the official website of HEXAGON MANUFACTURING INTELLIGENCE METROLOGY SOFTWARE INC. The trial version is valid for 30 days and includes all the features of Simdesigner Workbench Edition for CATIA V5. To download the trial version, you need to fill out a registration form with some basic information about yourself and your company. After submitting the form, you will receive an email with a link to download the installation file.
To install Simdesigner on your computer, you need to have CATIA V5 installed first. The trial version of Simdesigner supports CATIA V5 versions R19 to R28. You also need to have a valid license file for Simdesigner, which will be sent to you by email after downloading the installation file. To install Simdesigner, simply run the installation file and follow the instructions on the screen. You will be asked to select the CATIA V5 installation folder and the license file location. After completing the installation process, you can launch Simdesigner from the Start menu or from within CATIA V5.
To use Simdesigner for your projects, you need to have a CATIA V5 model that you want to simulate. You can either create a new model or open an existing one in CATIA V5. Then, you can launch Simdesigner from the Tools menu or from the Simulation toolbar in CATIA V5. You will see a Simdesigner window that shows the four workbenches that you can choose from: Structures, Motion, Thermal, and Crash. Depending on the type of analysis that you want to perform, you can select the appropriate workbench and follow the steps to define your simulation model, apply loads and boundary conditions, select the solver options, run the simulation, and view the results. You can also switch between workbenches and transfer data between them as needed.
Conclusion
Simdesigner is a powerful and versatile tool that can help you perform simulation studies within your CATIA V5 environment. Simdesigner offers a range of features that can help you improve your design quality, reduce development costs, speed up time-to-market, and foster better collaboration. You can download a free trial version of Simdesigner from the official website of HEXAGON MANUFACTURING INTELLIGENCE METROLOGY SOFTWARE INC and install it on your computer. You can then use Simdesigner to simulate your CATIA V5 models using different workbenches and solvers. Simdesigner is a great way to enhance your CATIA V5 experience and take your designs to the next level.
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