Ansys Training Chapter-2

Workbench-Simulation Introduction
Chapter 2
Simulation Basics
3/8/2007 Workbench 11.0 Inventory #002417

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Simulation Basics
Chapter Overview Training Manual
• In this chapter, the basics of using Simulation to perform analyses

will be covered, which include:
– The Simulation GUI and Operation
– Introduction to the Simulation Wizard
– Basic Analysis Procedure
• The capabilities described in this section are generally applicable to

the ANSYS DesignSpace Entra licenses and above, unless explicitly
noted with the lower-left hand table.
3/8/2007 Workbench-Simulation Introduction Inventory #002417

Simulation Basics
A. Launching Simulation Training Manual
• Recall that there are two ways of running Simulation:

– Configured from within ANSYS Workbench …
– … or from a supported CAD system
3/8/2007 Model shown is a Solidworks sample Workbench-Simulation Introduction Inventory #002417

Simulation Basics
… Simulation Interface Training Manual
• The components of the user interface are shown below:

Workbench Tabs
Menus Toolbars
Graphics Window
Tree Outline
Simulation
Details View Wizard

Simulation Basics
B. GUI – Menus Training Manual
• The menus provide much of the functionality present in Simulation.

Covering each menu item may be tedious, so only the more
commonly used menu items are covered below:
– The title bar lists the currently active ANSYS license
– “File > Save” to save the .dsdb Simulation database
– “File > Clean” to delete mesh and/or results from database
– “Edit > Select All” to select all current entities in the window
– “Units” to change units on-the-fly
– “Tools > Options… ” to customize settings and options
– “Help > ANSYS Simulation Help” to invoke documentation

Simulation Basics
… GUI – Toolbars Training Manual
• There are five sets of toolbars to provide users quick access to

functionality also found in the menus.
Standard Toolbar
Graphics Toolbar
Named Selection Toolbar
Context Toolbar
Unit Conversion Toolbar
– The toolbars can be repositioned anywhere on the top of the Simulation

window
– The “Context” toolbar, as will be illustrated later, will change, depending
on what branch is active in the “Outline” tree.
– Tooltips appear if the cursor is placed over the toolbar button

Simulation Basics
… GUI – Toolbars Training Manual
• The “Standard” toolbar is shown below:

Bring up Simulation Wizard Choose Analysis Type Annotations Comments
Capture Snapshot
New or Open .dsdb Save .dsdb Open Engineering Data Solve Model Slice Planes
• The “Graphics” toolbar is used very often:
Select mode Select entities Select Adjacent Graphics Manipulation Fit All Viewports
– The left mouse button can be either in “selection” mode or “graphics

manipulation” mode. The above toolbar buttons grouped as “select entities” and
“graphics manipulation” control the left-mouse button behavior.
– The selection of entities of the CAD geometry can be done either by individual
selection or by box-selection. This is controlled by the “Select Mode” icon

Simulation Basics
… GUI – Outline Tree Training Manual
• The Outline Tree provides an easy way of

organizing the model, materials, mesh,
loads, and results for the analysis
– The “Model” branch contains the input
data required for the analysis
– The “Static Structural” branch contains the
loads and supports relevant to the analysis
discipline
– The “Solution” branch contains result objects
and solution information
– Other branches (not covered here) are also
available.

Simulation Basics
… GUI – Outline Tree Training Manual
• The Outline Tree shows icons for each branch, along with a status
symbol. Examples of the status symbols are below:
– Checkmark indicates branch is fully defined/OK

– Question mark indicates item has incomplete data (need input)
– Lightning bolt indicates solving is required
– Exclamation mark means problem exists1
– “X” means that item is suppressed (will not be solved)
– Transparent checkmark means body or part is hidden
– Green lightning bolt indicates item is currently being evaluated
– Minus sign means that mapped face meshing failed
– Check mark with a slash indicates a meshed part/body
– Red lightning bolt indicates a failed solution
Becoming familiar with the basic status symbols allows users to debug
Simulation problems quickly.
Simulation Basics
… GUI – Details View Training Manual
• The Details View contains data input and output fields. The contents
will change depending on branch selected.
– White field: input data
• Data in white text field is editable
– Gray (or Red) field: information
• Data in gray fields cannot be modified.
– Yellow field: incomplete input data
• Data in yellow fields indicates missing information.

Simulation Basics
… GUI – Graphics Window Training Manual
• The Graphics Window shows the geometry and results. It can also provide
worksheet (tabular) listings, the HTML report, and a Print Preview option.
Geometry Tab Print Preview Tab
Report Preview Tab

Worksheet Tab

Simulation Basics
… GUI – Map Of Analysis Types Training Manual
• The Map of Analysis Types feature lets the

user to specify the analysis environment(s)
in advance.
• Multiple linked environments can be inserted
automatically
• The arrows displayed in the map indicate
how the various environments will be linked.
• Example:
– Selecting Steady-State Thermal and Static
Structural would result in a thermal stress
analysis with the initial condition for the
structural analysis using the temperature
distribution from the thermal analysis.

Simulation Basics
… GUI – Simulation Wizard Training Manual
• The Simulation Wizard is an optional component, a

useful aid to remind users steps required to
complete an analysis
– The Simulation Wizard provides a list of required
steps and the status of them
– Green checkmark indicates the item is complete
– Green “i” shows an informational item
– A greyed symbol shows that the step cannot be
performed yet
– A red question mark means that there is an
incomplete item
– An “x” means that the item is not performed yet
– A lightning bolt means that the item is ready to be
solved or updated
• The Simulation Wizard can be toggled on/off by
selecting the button on the Standard Toolbar
• The options on the Simulation Wizard menu will
change depending on the analysis type chosen
Simulation Basics
… Simulation Wizard Training Manual
• By selecting an item on the “Required Steps” checklist, a callout appears,

illustrating how that function is performed.
– In the example below, “Verify Materials” was selected, and the callout shows the
user where this item can be changed.

Simulation Basics
… Simulation Wizard Training Manual
• The Simulation Wizard is handy for

users who do not use Simulation
every day
– Besides basic functionality, callouts
for more advanced items are also
available as shown on right

Simulation Basics
C. Basic Procedure Training Manual
• The purpose of simulation is usually to determine the response of the

system based on some type of excitation or loading.
• It is crucial to remember that a mathematical model is used:
– CAD geometry is an idealization of the physical model
– The mesh is a mathematical representation of the CAD model
– The accuracy of answers is determined by various factors:
• How well the physical model is represented depends on the assumptions
• Numerical accuracy is determined by the mesh density
CAD Model Finite Element Mesh

Simulation Basics
… Basic Procedure Training Manual
• Every analysis involves four main steps:

– Preliminary Decisions Preliminary
• What type of analysis: Static, modal, etc.? Decisions
• What to model: Part or Assembly?
• Which elements: Surface or Solid Bodies?
– Preprocessing
Preprocessing
• Attach the model geometry
• Define and assign material properties to parts
• Mesh the geometry
• Apply loads and supports
• Request results Solution
– Solve the Model
– Postprocessing
• Review results
• Check the validity of the solution Postprocessing

Simulation Basics
… Basic Procedure Training Manual
• A sample analysis using the Stress Wizard will be shown in this

section.
• The Wizards in Simulation aid the user in following the basic analysis
template discussed previously:
– Attach/import geometry
– Assign material properties
– (Mesh geometry)
• A default mesh will be supplied by Simulation if this step is not performed
manually by the user
– Apply loads and supports
– Request results
– Solve model
– Review results/postprocessing

Simulation Basics
… Attach Geometry Training Manual
• Earlier, it was shown that geometry can be attached to Workbench in two ways
– Direct from CAD system
• For supported CAD packages only using plug-in mode
– From within a blank Simulation session

• For all supported formats, using plug-in or reader mode
Attaches active CAD model

(plug-in mode)
Browse for CAD file

(reader mode)
Directly launches
Workbench and attaches
geometry (plug-in mode)
Method 1 Method 2
Simulation Basics
… Choose Analysis Type Training Manual
• From the map of available analysis types, Structural Analysis will be

chosen. This will bring up the stress branch for the simulation wizard

Simulation Basics
… Assign Material Properties Training Manual
“Verify Materials” is selected, and the callout shows how to change

material properties in the pull-down menu
After “Verify Materials” is

selected, all of the parts
from the “Geometry”
branch are highlighted,
and the Details view shows
how to change the
material.

Simulation Basics
• Notice that the Details View allows the user to select a material from a
pull-down menu or to import a new material
– The default material property is “Structural Steel” but can be changed
– By selecting “Import …” the user can select a material property file (XML
format)
– Although a few material properties are supplied with Simulation for

demonstration purposes. Users should use their own material property
values in production use.
Simulation Basics
• Materials may be individually selected for each part

– Multiple parts can be highlighted and changed at once
• Use Shift-Left mouse button to highlight all items in range
• Use Ctrl-Left mouse button to individually add/remove selection
By using a combination of Shift-

Left mouse button and Ctrl-Left
mouse button, two parts are
highlighted on the Outline Tree
The user can then change all
materials at once in the Details
View by selecting the material
pull-down menu.
Note that DesignSpace Entra is
limited to analysis of single
parts.

Simulation Basics
• Material properties are listed, modified, imported or exported by accessing the

“Engineering Data” application via the “Data” icon in Simulation
• Default settings can be changed in

the Engineering Data application:
– Default material can be changed
from “Structural Steel”
– A list of “Favorites” can be saved
for frequent access
– New materials can be added from
various locations

Simulation Basics
… Insert Loads & Supports Training Manual
• After verifying and assigning materials, “Insert Structural Loads” is selected

from the Stress Wizard
– Loads are applied from the pull-down icons in the Context toolbar.
After “Insert Loads” is

selected, notice that the
“Environment” branch is
highlighted.
By highlighting the
“Environment” branch, the
Context toolbar and Details
view change.

Simulation Basics
… Insert Results Training Manual
• By selecting the Stress Branch template in the beginning, some

results are already requested. However, the user can request other
results, if needed.
– By selecting “Insert Results” in the Stress Wizard, the callout shows how
to add results

Simulation Basics
… Solving the Model Training Manual
• After verifying materials, applying loads and supports, and inserting results,
the model is ready to be solved.
– Selection of “Solve” in the Stress Wizard produces a callout showing the solve
icon.
Starting the solution will include

automatically meshing the model if it
has not been done so previously.
The solution may take a few minutes to
a few hours, depending on how large
the model is and the hardware used. A
progress bar will be shown to indicate
roughly how long the solution will
take. The solution can also be
stopped via the progress bar.

Simulation Basics
… Solving the Model (ANSYS Details) Training Manual
– During and after a solution ANSYS output information can be viewed by

highlighting the “Solution Information” branch.

Simulation Basics
… View Results Training Manual
• After the solution is complete, the user can View Results

– Plot contours and vectors by highlighting the result of interest
– Animate results via the animation tool bar.

Simulation Basics
… View Report Training Manual
• In preparation for generating the HTML report figures and comments can be
added from the Standard Toolbar:
– Select a branch first, such as “Equivalent Stress”
– Then select the appropriate Standard Toolbar button:

Simulation Basics
Applying Loads & Supports Training Manual
• Loads and supports are applied on geometric entities in two different ways:
– Pre-select geometry entity in Graphics Window, then select load or support from
Context Toolbar
– Select load or support from Context Toolbar then select geometry entities in
Graphics Window, then click on “Apply” in Details View.

Simulation Basics
… Applying Loads & Supports Training Manual
• After assigning the load the user can enter additional data in the Details view,
if necessary.
– Notice that in the Outline Tree the associated load branch symbol status will also
change to ‘completed’ (checkmark)

Simulation Basics
• For some structural loads direction is

needed:
– Selection is done in Details View of load
• If “Components” is chosen, enter X, Y, or Z
Components of loading
• If “Vector” is chosen, select geometry and
enter magnitude of loading
• Defaults can be set in “Tools > Options …
> Simulation: Miscellaneous
> Load Orientation Type”
– The World Coordinate System or user
defined local coordinate systems can be
referenced
• User-Defined Coordinate Systems will be
discussed later

Simulation Basics
– Existing geometry can be referenced to

control direction:
• In the “Details” view, select “Define By:
Vector”
• Three types of existing geometry can be used
– Normal to planar face or along axis of cylindrical
face
– Along straight edge or normal to cylindrical edge
– Two vertices defining vector
• Click on “Direction” and select geometry used
for vector orientation. Use the arrows in the
Graphics window to toggle the direction.
• Click on “Apply” when finished.
• Enter magnitude for loading in “Magnitude.”

Simulation Basics
… Mouse Controls Training Manual
– The left mouse button is used to select geometric entities OR to

manipulate the graphics display
• User can select items (vertex, edge, surface, body) or manipulate the view
(rotate, pan, zoom in/out, box zoom)
• Select mode can be single-select or box-select
– In single-select mode, click-drag with left mouse
button to “paint select” multiple items
– Use Ctrl-Left mouse button in single-select mode to select or unselect multiple entities
– In box-select mode, click-drag from left to right selects entities fully enclosed in
bounding box
– In box-select mode, click-drag from right to left selects any entity partially enclosed in
bounding box

Simulation Basics
… Mouse Controls Training Manual
– In select mode the middle mouse provides several short cuts for graphics
manipulation
• Click-drag middle mouse button to dynamically rotate model
• CTRL+Middle mouse button pans model
• Shift+Middle mouse button = dynamic zoom
• If present, the wheel can be used to zoom in/out
– The right mouse button provides context-sensitive pop-up menu if clicked once in
Graphics Window
• Click-drag right mouse button to box zoom in area of interest
• Click right mouse button once and select “Fit” to fit model in view

Simulation Basics
… Selection Planes Training Manual
• Selection planes allow for users to easily select surfaces which are hidden
from view by other surfaces.
– User selects a plane; if more planes lie directly underneath the cursor, selection
planes appear. Selection planes are color-coded with the same color as its parent
part and are ordered by depth from the cursor.
ANSYS License Availability

DesignSpace Entra x
DesignSpace x
Professional x
Structural x
Mechanical/Multiphysics x

Simulation Basics
Multiple Design Studies Training Manual
• Copying/duplicating branches in the Outline Tree

allows comparison of different Environments or
Models.
• Set up multiple design studies by duplicating a
branch:
– Duplicate the Environment to solve multiple load
cases or different types of analyses (static, modal,
etc.).
– Duplicate the Model branch to compare different
material properties, geometry configurations,
contact conditions, mesh densities, etc..
• After duplicating the appropriate branch make the
necessary changes and then resolve the model.

Simulation Basics
D. Workshop 2 – Simulation Basics Training Manual
• Workshop 2 – Simulation Basics

• Goal:
– Using the Stress Wizard, set up and solve a structural model for
stress, deflection and safety factor.


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Workbench-Simulation Introduction

3/8/2007 Workbench 11.0 Inventory #002417

Chapter Overview Training Manual

• In this chapter, the basics of using Simulation to perform analyses

• The capabilities described in this section are generally applicable to

3/8/2007 Workbench-Simulation Introduction Inventory #002417

A. Launching Simulation Training Manual

• Recall that there are two ways of running Simulation:

– … or from a supported CAD system

3/8/2007 Model shown is a Solidworks sample Workbench-Simulation Introduction Inventory #002417

… Simulation Interface Training Manual

• The components of the user interface are shown below:

3/8/2007 Workbench-Simulation Introduction Inventory #002417

B. GUI – Menus Training Manual

• The menus provide much of the functionality present in Simulation.

3/8/2007 Workbench-Simulation Introduction Inventory #002417

… GUI – Toolbars Training Manual

• There are five sets of toolbars to provide users quick access to

– The toolbars can be repositioned anywhere on the top of the Simulation

3/8/2007 Workbench-Simulation Introduction Inventory #002417

… GUI – Toolbars Training Manual

• The “Standard” toolbar is shown below:

• The “Graphics” toolbar is used very often:

– The left mouse button can be either in “selection” mode or “graphics

3/8/2007 Workbench-Simulation Introduction Inventory #002417

… GUI – Outline Tree Training Manual

• The Outline Tree provides an easy way of

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… GUI – Outline Tree Training Manual

– Checkmark indicates branch is fully defined/OK

… GUI – Details View Training Manual

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… GUI – Graphics Window Training Manual

Geometry Tab Print Preview Tab

Report Preview Tab

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… GUI – Map Of Analysis Types Training Manual

• The Map of Analysis Types feature lets the

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… GUI – Simulation Wizard Training Manual

• The Simulation Wizard is an optional component, a

… Simulation Wizard Training Manual

• By selecting an item on the “Required Steps” checklist, a callout appears,

3/8/2007 Workbench-Simulation Introduction Inventory #002417

… Simulation Wizard Training Manual

• The Simulation Wizard is handy for

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C. Basic Procedure Training Manual

• The purpose of simulation is usually to determine the response of the

CAD Model Finite Element Mesh

… Basic Procedure Training Manual

• Every analysis involves four main steps:

3/8/2007 Workbench-Simulation Introduction Inventory #002417

… Basic Procedure Training Manual

• A sample analysis using the Stress Wizard will be shown in this

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… Attach Geometry Training Manual

– From within a blank Simulation session

Attaches active CAD model

Browse for CAD file

… Choose Analysis Type Training Manual

• From the map of available analysis types, Structural Analysis will be

3/8/2007 Workbench-Simulation Introduction Inventory #002417

… Assign Material Properties Training Manual