Summary of numerical processes available for calculating performance results.
Analysis that assumes the model is loaded slowly (static) and stresses do not exceed the yield strength of any part material (linear).
Results provide performance insight for the simulation.
View new features for SimSolid 2020.
Learn the basics and discover the workspace.
Discover SimSolid functionality with interactive tutorials.
Information about treatment and properties of geometric entities in SimSolid.
Summary of available functionality for defining the properties and behavior of parts in the model.
Connections are used to define the association of different regions of interest between parts in an assembly.
Check that the model is sufficiently constrained as to remove all rigid body motion.
Solve the Analysis.
This dialog provides summary information for all parts in a given Project Tree branch.
Show results in a continuous or banded tone contour plot.
Adjust the display attributes for the results plot.
Obtain results at one or more points on the model surface.
Show a graph of a quantity of interest along a path of a part surface.
You can view a table of resultant forces in both tightened and not tightened bolts and nuts.
View a summary of the reactions at selected supports.
View resultant force and moment for selected connections.
View the total contact force and moments for selected parts.
Review mechanics of connections with separating or closing contact conditions.
Display a table of spot weld resultant forces.
Safety factor plots are used to characterize zones of possible material failure.
View derived result that combines multiple load cases together.
Three types of non-linear analysis are currently available: non-linear separating contact, geometric non-linear, and material non-linear.
Modal analysis evaluates the frequencies and corresponding modes of vibration of your model.
You can evaluate your design in real-time using SimSolid dynamics analysis.
Thermal predicts how thermal effects propagate through the model.
Design studies allow you to quickly evaluate and compare the structural performance from different design scenarios.
The Bookmark Browser allows you to capture images of your simulation modeling and results, caption the images, anad export your gallery as image and/or animation files.