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Next generation MD simulation using SimXpert

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Design engineer

Analysis Data/Process Management

Suppliers

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Complete Enterprise Simulation

Data & process management

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Best Practice Template

Collaboration

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What is SimXpert ?

Open, scalable & extensible architecture

Leverages MSC solver technology and enterprise compute resources

Integrated part of SimEnterprise• From PDM to simulation data,

process and knowledge management

Enterprise Simulation

Design Community

Design Engineer

Collaboration

Expert MethodsCapture and Reuse

Enterprise Process

Management

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SimXpert Key FeaturesModern High Productivity GUI• Usability focused• Enterprise model management

Multi-Discipline Environment• All-in-one simulation environment

Native CAD Support• Direct CAD tree access• No geometry abstraction

Template Automation• Macro record• Pre and post-processing• Report generation• Batch processing• Open architecture (3rd party apps)

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Modern High Productivity GUIUsability Key Features

Picking & Manipulation Efficiency• Ribbon tool• Model tree Browser• Reduced number of picks & travel• Pre-selection picking• Contextual menus (RMB)• Multiple undo/redo• Improved mouse setup & control

Model Interaction• Engineering and solver card• Units management• Improved FEM fields• Mid-surface improvements

Improved Graphics Performance• High graphic performance• Efficient display modes

Enterprise Model Browser• Multi model support• BDF attachment persistence• Model variant operations

DisplayWindowDisplayWindow

IntuitiveIcons & tool bars

IntuitiveIcons & tool bars

WorkspaceAccess

WorkspaceAccess

ModelBrowserModel

Browser

Message WindowMessage Window

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Modern High Productivity GUIEnterprise Model Browser

Multi-File Management• Manage a collection of files • Product structure may be tied to CAD

SimXpert Integration• Open portions of a model and edit.• Keep track of modified portions of the model• Automatically update the product structure

SimManager Integration• Publish and retrieve all data created in the Enterprise

Model Browser• Enables Data Collaboration and Sharing

Revision Management • Keep Track of product structure while making

modifications, additions, and removals

Configuration Management• Manage multiple Product Designs structure and

multiple CAE Disciplines

Automation Support• Template Automation Enabled :

− Perform batch meshing, automated assembly, analysis, report generation…

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Modern High Productivity GUIValue Impacts

Provide Modern and Efficient GUI• Efficient and productive interactive tool• Improved graphic performance for large models• Reduced clicking and mouse travel• Expedite day-to-day meshing operations

Integrate analysis and design• CATIA CAD source import addressed• No compromise on surface interpretation• Accelerate CAD/FEM exchange and updates

Large and complex model management• Manage multi-file models from the GUI• Control and document design variants live• Address complex assembly models

Accelerating ProductivityAccelerating Productivity

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SimXpert Key FeaturesModern High Productivity GUI• Usability focused• Enterprise model management

Multi-Discipline Environment• All-in-one simulation environment

Native CAD Support• Direct CAD tree access• No geometry abstraction

Template Automation• Macro record• Pre and post-processing• Report generation• Batch processing• Open architecture (3rd party apps)

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Multi-Discipline CAE EnvironmentConcurrent MD Workspaces

Full MD NASTRAN Support• Flex body ease-of-use• Analysis chaining support

Multi-workspace for productivity• Structures• Motion• Explicit (Crash + FSI)• Thermal( Fatigue, Optimization, Aeroelasticity)

Systems modeling support• Open CFD• Mechatronics• FiberSim interaction• SOA

Template Automation Environment• Author simulation processes

Common Data and Model Transparency

Parallel Workspace Usage

End-to-End Efficiency

Linear StructuresMotion

Flight Loads

NonLinearStructures

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SimXpert Key FeaturesModern High Productivity GUI• Usability focused• Enterprise model management

Multi-Discipline Environment• All-in-one simulation environment

Native CAD Support• Direct CAD tree access• No geometry abstraction

Template Automation• Macro record• Pre and post-processing• Report generation• Batch processing• Open architecture (3rd party apps)

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Native CAD InteroperabilityNative Multi-CAD• No translations

− Completely parametric− Bi-directional associatively

• Automatic model update− Parameter− Topology− Loads− Constraints− Material properties

Open and Extensible• 3rd party software• 3rd party components• 3rd party applications• In-house tools/solutions• Programming support

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Native CAD InteroperabilityKey Values

Integrate Analysis and Design• CAD Source import addressed• No compromise on surface interpretation• Fully parametric CAD part updates• Increase synchronization between CAD/CAE• Accelerate CAD/FEM exchange and design updates

− Achieve CAD to FEA cycle reduction− Reduce existing lags in product definition

CAD/CAE CAE/CAD

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SimXpert Key FeaturesModern High Productivity GUI• Usability focused• Enterprise model management

Multi-Discipline Environment• All-in-one simulation environment

Native CAD Support• Direct CAD tree access• No geometry abstraction

Template Automation• Macro record• Pre and post-processing• Report generation• Batch processing• Open architecture (3rd party apps)

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What is a Template?

ModelsMeshes

Load Cases

Pre-Processing

Applications

PlotsCross sectionsMoviesImagesValues

IndividualFiles

Input

Decks

ComputeApplications

Simulations

Output

Decks

Post-ProcessingApplications

Solver

Assemble reportCompare and annotatePost-processing resultsMovie-mergesMeshes Assemble Model

CombineLoadcase

InputDeck Solver Output

Extract(Postprocessor)

Cross-Section

Curve

ReportCreation

Report

Step-by-step “wizard”for a simulation process

It ties together data (input & output) with actions

Flexible• Access non-templated

core SimXpert functions during execution

• Easily modified

Not a rigid, hard-coded executable

Authored by engineers, not software developers

Collect Model PreProcess Solve Post

Process Report

Productivity Gain

Productivity Gain

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Graphical Template BuilderDrag and drop paradigm

Reuse standard task blocks to access core SimXpert functions

Connect standard task blocks to define process flow

Reduces need for programming and scripting knowledge

Macro/Record replayPython scripting

Results in template in SimXpert GUI

Batch processing

Drag and Drop Process BuilderDrag and Drop Process Builder

Core Function Library

Core Function Library

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Workstation Edition (Integrated GUI-Solver)• SimXpert Motion • SimXpert Structures• SimXpert Thermal• SimXpert Crash

Client Editions (Also available in Enterprise Advantage)• SimXpert Structures– Client Edition• SimXpert Thermal– Client Edition• SimXpert Crash– Client Edition

Current Configuration

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SimXpert User Cases

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SimXpert Vision and ValueSimXpert Vision and Value

Modern HighProductivity GUI• Reduce clicks, mouse travel and manage large models

Significantly increase pre and post processing productivityMulti-Discipline Environment• Improve Simulation Complexity and Fidelity

Reduce the amount of physical testing requiredNative CATIA Capability• Make no compromise on Geometry

Accelerate CAD/FEM design updatesTemplate Automation• Leverage from marco-recording• Graphical interface template authoring• Accelerate overall FEA processes

Capture, standardize and automate best practices

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Summary - SimXpert BenefitsEnd-to-end simulation

Increased productivity

Native CAD interoperabilityFlexibility, control, no data translation

Multidiscipline integration and common model Increased accuracy

Systems modeling Increased optimization

Process automation with templatesEfficiency, reduced risk

Enterprise integration Reruse, simulation collaboration and process execution

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