User Interface

Explore the HyperWorks CFD user interface.

The ribbon allows you to quickly access tools and standard functions, and is located along the top of HyperWorks CFD. Click on an icon to open the related tool. Hovering over a group of icons may reveal additional tools. Use the browsers in HyperWorks CFD to create, review, and manage the parts and setup parameters used in your simulation. Use entity selectors to specify which type of entity you are able to select. Use the legends to visualize, edit, and delete instances of model setup parameters. The modeling window is where your model is displayed. View controls enable you to control the view and display of your model in the modeling window. The status bar displays information pertaining to the currently loaded model. Quickly find and open the tools that are available on the ribbons.
  1. Menu Bar

    The menu bar contains pull-down menus that provide access to standard functions such as file management operations, system preferences, and help.

  2. Ribbons

    The ribbon allows you to quickly access tools and standard functions, and is located along the top of HyperWorks CFD. Click on an icon to open the related tool. Hovering over a group of icons may reveal additional tools.

  3. Search

    Quickly find and open the tools that are available on the ribbons.

  4. Browsers

    Use the browsers in HyperWorks CFD to create, review, and manage the parts and setup parameters used in your simulation.

  5. Entity Selectors

    Use entity selectors to specify which type of entity you are able to select.

  6. Legends

    Use the legends to visualize, edit, and delete instances of model setup parameters.

  7. Modeling Window

    The modeling window is where your model is displayed.

  8. View Controls

    View controls enable you to control the view and display of your model in the modeling window.

  9. Status Bar

    The status bar displays information pertaining to the currently loaded model.