Debriefing: ANSYS Workbench Example
Where is the ANSYS Workbench working directory ? _________________
WB OPTION Setting: Common Features - User Interface - Show Beta Options
WB OPTION Setting: Common Features - Graphics Style - Background Color: White
ANSYS DesignModeler®
an "Add-On" to any installation - not all sites will have it
could use Pro/E or SolidWorks or any other modeling program to construct geometry
imported geometry may be:
operated on in DM
could be linked to the project page and taken directly to simulation
Remember - setting units is done only at startup of DM
watch for warnings in the Tree Outline (yellow or red symbols)
in the Details window - undefined items are highlighted yellow
Before Opening DesignSimulation, on the Project Page, 2D or 3D modeling is specified under "Advanced Geometry Defaults"
ANSYS DesignSimulation®
all installations have DS
you can change units anytime in DS
you do NOT build geometry in DS
if you change the model in DM, to reload the geometry in DS, at the top of the Tree Outline, click on Model, then just above the Tree Outline, the drop down menu for Geometry is visible. Pick "Update: Use Geometry Parameter Values"
In the Tree Outline - click on Geometry then look in Details Area to check size, weight, volume, etc. of the model
"New Analysis" allows us to insert the analysis type in the Tree Outline, then we can specify loads and constraints on a model in a branch under the new analysis type
You can insert a load or constraint by using the right mouse on the analysis type or using the drop-down menus above the Tree Outline
"Solution"
is a list of results we want to examine.
must have some result requested or the model won't run
(recommended) Always include the "Solution Information" object for debugging or finding other analysis details
When you click on the "Solution" object in the Tree Menu, you can adjust many settings in the Details Area which effect the entire solution
You can insert a result in the
Solution outline by using the right mouse on "Solution" or using
the drop-down menus above the graphics area
What are "weak
springs" used for ? __________________________________
What are the little "D" or "P"
boxes for beside some of our data entries ? __________________
What if the solution fails ?
__________________________________
[check in ANSYS Workbench Help >
Simulation > Troubleshooting]
Why would it be important to
"Clean" a model before saving ?__________________________
What could you lose ?__________________________________
Where are the scratch files from a solution ? __________________________________
The cursor mode can be switched between picking geometry or pan/zoom/rotate using the right mouse and setting the "Cursor Mode". There are also buttons above the graphics area for these settings.
The right mouse menu always has a "Fit" view function as well as predefined standard views
The XYZ triad in the corner of the screen is live and will change views by clicking on it.
Various "Wizards" are offered on the right side of the screen - we won't use these while we are leaning about FEA analysis.
When starting DesignModeler, if an error occurs (Visual Studio, Debugger), answer "No"
Download (Save Target As..) TWO dummy project files from the MET 415 Angel Lessons page. Save these files on your P:\ drive.
Then, start Workbench, Browse to find the project database (Project1.wbdb) and open it.
Open the geometry database by double-click on the DM file (Project1.agdb)
Return to the Project TAB, close project (don't save).
Start your new, Empty Project, and continue.