Objective:

Learn to use the results of a Simulation to drive the design of your part by creating a Point Map or Field. 

Procedure:

Under the Simulation tab in the Exchange section, there is a variety of options for using the results of your simulation. You can export the results, meshes, models, and use certain results as point maps to influence your design. 

In this example, let's use the Von Mises Stress Point Map.

1. Create a Point Map

• • Add a Von Mises Stress Point Map
  • Insert the Static Analysis block into the input

This creates a Point Map of the Von Mises stress. When visible, you can toggle the Lower or Upper bounds of the Point Map. The Point Map is the stepping stone to utilizing the Simulation results. It can be exported, filtered to show the max or min values, and can create a Field for further design changes. 

2. Convert the Point Map into a Field

• • Add a Field from Point Map block
  • Insert the Von Mises Point Map into the Point Map input

To see the field, use the Field Viewer (hotkey f) to view the field. The field can be used to edit densities, thicknesses, and other values that affect your design. 

3. Optional: Create a Ramp using your Field

• • To use these results as a Ramp, insert the Field from Point Map as the 'Scalar Field'
  • Take a look at the values in the HUD for whichever property you are using. Use these values as the In Min and In Max for the range
  • Set the Out Min and Out Max to correspond to the property you are ramping

And that’s it! You’ve successfully created a Field from your static analysis. 

Are you still having issues? Contact the support team, and we’ll be happy to help!

Download the Example file:

• Example File

More on this topic:

• How can I create a Surface Mesh?
• How to Create an FE Mesh
• How to Create an FE Model
• How to Select Boundaries of an FE Mesh - FE Boundary by Body
• How to Select Boundaries of an FE Mesh - FE Boundary by Flood Fill
• How to use Boundary Conditions
• How to Run a Static Analysis