Lattices & Surface Textures

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

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• How to create a conformal lattice from a Quad mesh
• How to warp the cell size of a Cell Map
• How to generate randomized lattice thickness
• What equations are used to create the TPMS types?
• How to deboss an image
• How to vary density to create a custom shoe sole

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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 to determine the heat flow on a specific part of your model
• Can I perform convection and radiation analysis on beam elements?
• A node is tied twice in two different Tie Constraint connections
• How do I set up a simulation?
• How to create a material
• How to create an FE Model

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Implicit Modeling

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

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• How to translate an object onto a set of points
• How do I use the Ramp block?
• How to modify geometry using Ramps
• How to use boolean operations
• How to work with CAD bodies
• Introduction to the Remap Field block

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User Interface

Find answers regarding Notebooks and the user interface.

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• 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 create multiple lattice designs using lists
• How to filter lists based on odd and even items

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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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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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• 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
• How to Debug an nTopCL Error in Python

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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 use Angle Field to visualize overhang angles

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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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