Overview

The Finite Element Modeling workbench allows you to rapidly generate a finite element model for complex parts whether they are 1D, 2D or 3D geometries. This guide is intended for users who need to become quickly familiar with the finite element model used to build a simulation.

Finite Element Modeling in a Nutshell

The Finite Element Modeling workbench allows you to rapidly generate a finite element model for complex parts whether they are 1D, 2D or 3D geometries. In other words, you will generate associative meshes and structural properties from complex parts, with advanced control on mesh specifications.

The finite element model is the first step for building structural analysis simulations.

Before Reading this Guide

Before reading this guide, you should be familiar with basic Version 6 concepts such as PLM objects, representations, standard and view toolbars. Therefore, we recommend that you read the Infrastructure User's Guide that describes generic capabilities common to all Version 6 products. We also recommend that you read the Structural Analysis User's Guide.

You may also like to read the following complementary product guides, for which the appropriate license is required:

  • Material Editor User's Guide
  • Part Design User's Guide
  • Assembly Design User's Guide
  • Generative Shape Design User's Guide
  • Automotive Body in White Fastening User's Guide

Getting the Most Out of this Guide

To get the most out of this guide, we suggest that you start reading and performing the step-by-step user tasks, which cover all product functionalities. At any time, you can access the Reference Information section.

The Interface Description section, which describes the commands that are specific to Finite Element Modeling workbench, and the Accessing and Customizing Settings section, which explains how to customize settings, will also certainly prove useful.