Run design optimization on a CAD imported model

[lopessilva]

Hello,

I have build a solid in inventor. I want to optimize the model in ANSYS, so I need the ANSYS code of the geometry. If I import a file into ANSYS (i´m importing .SAT and x_t parasolid) the geometry code does not show.

Do you know how can I save a part in inventor with ANSYS code, or any way to convert any CAD format to ANSYS code?

Also, do you know any other way to run design optimization without editing the ANSYS input file?


I appreciate any help,

regards,

Hugo Silva

 

[fuzzdoug]

all of this will depend on your licensing.

Option 1:
Recreate the geometry using the APDL interface and modeler.
Assign parameters to the variables.

http://www.mece.ualberta.ca/tutorials/ansys/AT/Optimization/Optimization.html

Option 2:
Use Workbench with DesignModeler

Option 3:
Use Workbench with CAD Integration

 

[lopessilva]

Hello,

Thanks for your reply,

How can Recreate the geometry using the APDL interface and modeler?

please post the steps needed, including where are the commands in menus.

I´m using ANSYS 13 mechanical.

Thanks,
Regards,
Hugo S.