Lattices

Find answers and how-to's regarding periodic structures.

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• Understanding our new latticing technology
• Understanding the lattice data types
• Latticing Technology Transition Guide
• How to create a periodic lattice
• How to create a conformal lattice from a Quad mesh
• How to warp the cell size of a Cell Map

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Meshing Workflows

Get solutions and best practices for creating surface and volume meshes.

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• What is a mesh?
• How to create a surface mesh
• Methods for creating surface meshes
• Methods for refining meshes
• Methods for creating solid meshes
• How to mesh complex parts

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Simulation

Explore knowledge regarding FE analysis.

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• How can I set up a simulation?
• How to create a material
• How to create an FE Model
• How to select boundaries of an FE Mesh - FE Boundary by Flood Fill
• How to select boundaries of an FE Mesh - FE Boundary by Body
• How to use Boundary Conditions

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Implicit Modeling

Get answers and how-to's regarding core modeling capability.

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• Self-Training Guide
• How to calculate surface area
• How do I use the Ramp block?
• How to modify geometry using Ramps
• How to use boolean operations
• How to work with CAD bodies

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Topology Optimization

Explore specific knowledge concerning topology optimization.

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• Users' Guide to Topology Optimization
• How to run a topology optimization
• Understanding the Topology Optimization settings
• How do I use geometric constraints?
• How do I add Gravity as a load case?
• Can I use more than one objective in a Topology Optimization?

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Textures

Find answers and how-to's about textures.

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• How to create a Voronoi surface texture
• How to create a knurled texture
• How to deboss an image
• How to map a bitmap onto a CAD face
• How to map a bitmap onto a curved surface
• Generating surface textures with procedural modeling

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User Interface

Find answers regarding Notebooks and the user interface.

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• Five common pitfalls to watch out for
• Get to know the User Interface
• What is the Notebook and how do I use blocks?
• How to create variables
• How to use the Field Viewer
• How to update a Custom Block in an active Notebook

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Import & Export

Find answers regarding the interoperability of CAD, CAE, and CAM data.

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• What file types can nTopology import and export?
• How to export geometry as a CAD part (STEP or Parasolid)
• How to import parts and data into nTopology
• How do I export from nTopology?
• What types of FE data can I export?
• How to export a mesh and lattice to 3MF format

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nTopCL

Find specific content regarding nTop's command-line interface.

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• What types are supported in nTopCL?
• Preparing an nTop Notebook for nTop Command Line
• Running nTop Command Line in Python scripts
• Running nTop Command Line in Matlab scripts
• How to use nTopCL in ModeFrontier DOE workflows
• How to use nTopCL with a local license

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Additive Manufacturing Preparation

Learn how to slice your parts and get them prepared for additive manufacturing

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• How to create and export slices
• How to use Minimum Height Orientation
• How to use Minimum Support Orientations
• How to Use B&W Image Slicing
• How to use Bounding Box 2D Nesting
• How to slice by tiers

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FDM Fixture Generator

Create and automate custom jigs and fixtures, with workflows specifically developed for FDM 3D printing in collaboration with Stratasys.

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• FDM Fixture Generator Video Walkthrough
• How to use the FDM Fixture Generator
• Understanding the FDM Fixture parameters
• Masking Module Surface Mask Tutorial
• Masking Module Surface Enclosure Tutorial
• Masking Module Surface Plug Tutorial

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