Optimization in Solidworks Simulation

[kevinbancud]

Im trying to use optimization in Solidworks simulation. Im following tutorials online but I noticed that I don't have the "Optimization" button when I try to make a new study. I only have Static, Frequency, Buckling, Thermal, Drop Test, Fatigue, Nonlinear, Linear Dynamic and Pressure Vessel Design. Would there be any setting where I should activate the button? Thanks

 

[JMirisola]

What version are you running?

Jeff Mirisola
Director of Engineering
M9 Defense
My Blog

 

[Nella95]

You might have better luck here:

http://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=1183

SW Premium 2011
64 bit SP4.0
Intel Xenon X5650 @2.67GHz
2.66 GHz 11.9 GB of RAM

 

[kevinbancud]

Im using solidworks 2010 premium. Is it possible that i have a lower version of simulation that does not do optimization? Thanks a lot!

 

[JMirisola]

Did you set up the parameters in your design study first?
Take a look in your help files for Design Studies. You can try this Link, too.

Jeff Mirisola
Director of Engineering
M9 Defense
My Blog

 

[kevinbancud]

I think I might have found my problem. Would you know if a solidworks premium, using the simulation add-in, have an optimization button? Maybe because I was watching a tutorial using a Solidworks Simulation Professional and it was a different software. And when I tried using the Design Study from the link that you gave me and set the Goal Sensor as Max Stress, it says that I cannot use simualation data as a sensor on my current license.