Use SimSolid with SolidWorks

Use the SimSolid add-in for data integration with SolidWorks.

1. Start SolidWorks and make sure the SimSolid add-in is activated.

   
   
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2. Use one of the following methods to initiate data integration:
   • In the SimSolid add-in tab, click (Open in SimSolid). This will launch SimSolid from within SolidWorks and pass the active design model through the shared memory pipe.
     Tip: This is best when running SimSolid and SolidWorks on the same computer.
   • In the SimSolid add-in tab, click (Export to File). This integrates the data from SolidWorks using a SimSolid formatted file (<file name>.SSJ).
     Tip: This is best when passing data between two machines/physical locations.
   Note: Only active SolidWorks geometry is passed to SimSolid. Hidden, suppressed or lightweight geometry will not be included.
3. Optional: If necessary, edit faceting parameters to control tesselation by doing one of the following:
   • In the Resolution menu, choose, Standard, Enhanced, orFine. The values will automatically populate the Angular deviation and Chordal deviation fields.
   • In the Resolution menu, choose Custom. Then, enter the desired values in the Angular deviation and Chordal deviation fields.
   Note: As a best practice, start with Standard and refine only as required to capture geometry curvature. Setting these values smaller will increase the analysis solution time.