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How to parameterize a cad model in ANSYS?

How to parameterize a cad model in ANSYS?

How to parameterize a cad model in ANSYS?

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Hi,

I've built a CAD model of a sports car space frame in Solid Edge.
I wish to optimize the structure in ANSYS. In other words, I want to import the CAD model(iges) in ANSYS and make parts thicknesses as parameters. Hence, be able to change these parameters in an optimization algorithm.

Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Hesham

RE: How to parameterize a cad model in ANSYS?

Take a look at the following in Ansys Help:

 // Mechanical User's Guide // Features // Parameters :: 7 // CAD Parameters

 // CAD Integration // File Format Support // Solid Edge (*.par, *.asm, *.psm, *.pwd)

 

RE: How to parameterize a cad model in ANSYS?

If you are planning to perform your analysis using the Workbench Mechanical environment, then you can consider using the ANSYS SpaceClaim Direct Modeler product.

It can parameterise the dimensions of a model.

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