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Introduction to ANSYS
Workbench
Introduction to ANSYS
DesignModeler
ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary
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Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler
ANSYS Workbench 13
What will you learn from this presentation:

Overview of ANSYS products and the ANSYS Customer Portal
Overview of ANSYS Workbench
How to launch Workbench?
Workbench interface details
Workbench file structure

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About ANSYS, Inc.
ANSYS, Inc.
Developer of ANSYS family of products
Global Headquarters in Canonsburg, PA - USA (south of Pittsburgh)
Development and sales offices in U.S. and around the world
Publicly traded on NASDAQ stock exchange under ANSS
For additional company information as well as descriptions and
schedules for other training courses visit www.ansys.com

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ANSYS Family of Products
ANSYS, Inc. Family of Products include the

following:
ANSYS Workbench Applications A development framework
upon which ANSYS applications are built. Applications are
available in the areas of structural mechanics
mechanics, geometry,
geometry CFD,
CFD
rigid dynamics, electromagnetics, optimization and more.
Mechanical APDL traditional ANSYS command driven
interface.
ANSYS CFD State-of-the-art CFD solvers, including CFX and
FLUENT.
ANSYS ICEM CFD Application containing CFD meshing tools
with general pre- and post-processing features.
ANSYS AUTODYN Explicit dynamic solver for transient non-linear
simulations involving large deformations and strains, non-linear
non linear material
behavior, non-linear buckling, complex contact, fragmentation, and shock
wave propagation.
ANSYS LS-DYNA LSTCs LS-DYNA explicit dynamic solver technology
with the pre-/post-processing power of ANSYS software. This powerful
pairing
i i can be
b used
d to
t simulate
i l t crash
h tests,
t t metal
t l forging,
f
i
stamping,
t
i
and
d
catastrophic failures.
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ANSYS EKM - Engineering Knowledge Manager
What is ANSYS EKM?

ANSYS Engineering Knowledge Manager (EKM) is a web-based multi-user
collaborative product that is aimed at meeting the simulation data and process
management challenges faced by our customers. EKM is tightly integrated with
other ANSYS simulation offerings and it can also be very easily integrated with
other simulation codes including legacy and competitors software.
What
What is ANSYS EKM Desktop?
ANSYS EKM Desktop is a single user, local environment version of EKM. It is
available as part of ANSYS R13 release and it can be accessed via Workbench.
EKM Desktop is focused at meeting the challenge of re-using existing
simulations
i l ti
and
d thereby
th b increasing
i
i
simulation
i l ti
productivity
d ti it and
d efficiency.
ffi i
EKM Desktop can be started

under the File menu in the
Project window

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ANSYS Customer Portal
This document provides quick tour of the ANSYS Customer Portal,

including:
Using the Software Download area
Product information
Customer Support & Training tools
Knowledge Resources / FAQs

T i i Material
Training
M t i l & Animated
A i t d Tutorials
T t i l
Online Support Request
Phone number
Other tools

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http://www.ansys.com/customerportal/
1. Visit http://www.ansys.com/customerportal/
2. For first time users, click Register now
3. For returning
g users,, click one of the following:
g
ANSYS Customer Portal for
Mechanical/Fluent/CFX/Ansoft Support
Fluent User Services Center for legacy
Fluent downloads
Notes:
If you are encountering difficulties with the

ANSYS Customer Portal please click on the
ANSYS Portal Help Support Request Form on
the login page
Online Technical Support for all ANSYS

products, Mechanical/Fluent/CFX/Ansoft, is
available
il bl through
th
h the
th ANSYS Customer
C t
Portal
P t l

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ANSYS Customer Portal Home Page

Search the Knowledge Resources for FAQs,
Best Practices, Examples!
Survey: We appreciate your

feedback!
Navigate to important locations on the Portal

with the click of an icon!
Review Top Solutions from

our Knowledge Resources!
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Review latest News!

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Support and Training
Support Request
S b it a question
Submit
ti
to
t a supportt
specialist.
Animated Tutorials & Training

Materials
Watch short 2-8 minute demos
Download PDF versions of the
training lectures
Useful Links
Register for live technical webinars
Register for training courses
Register/view the ANSYS eNews
Search KRs & Submit SRs

Type keywords to perform a search
Submit/Update support requests
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How to Submit a Support Request
For ANSYS Direct Customers*:

From the ANSYS Customer Portal
1. Click Submit Support Request
2. Click Submit/Update technical support request
3 Under My Service Requests
3.
Requests, click New
Other Methods
For North America:
Phone 1-800-711-7199 (make sure that your Contact # (aka. Individual

Customer #) is available when you call!
Support hours 7:30am to 8:00pm Eastern time

* Customers serviced by ANSYS Channel Partners should contact that
Channel Partner for technical support

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Check the Status of Existing Support Requests
For ANSYS Direct Customers*:

From the ANSYS Customer Portal
1. Click Submit Support Request
2. Click Submit/Update technical support request
3 Click the SR# of interest
3.
Through Phone in North America
1 Call 1-800-711-7199
1.
1 800 711 7199
2. Press 1 for Technical Support
3. Press 2 for Existing Technical Support
4 Enter
4.
E t your SR number
b followed
f ll
db
by # to
t b
be connected
t d tto the
th supportt
specialist working on your request
* Customers serviced by ANSYS Channel Partners should contact that
Channel Partner to check on status of existing support requests
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How to Update a Support Request
Attachments
Upload large files (>20 MB) to the
ANSYS FTP. Attach small files (<20
MB) directly to SR. [Note: To
download attachments you may need
to add https://crm.ansys.com to your
list of trusted sites.]
ITAR Data
Please do not attach ITAR controlled
data to y
your SR.
SR Updates
Communicate directly with your
support specialist by adding &
viewing
i i
SR Updates.
U d
Associated Solutions
Previously created solutions
associated
i t d with
ith your SR may be
b
viewed here.
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ANSYS Customer Portal Download Center
The Download Wizard

Will guide you through 4
easy
y steps
p to download
the products you need.
The current release is
ANSYS 13.0!
Installation Tutorials
Download these tutorials
before proceeding. They
i l d step-by-step
include
t b t
instructions on installing
and setup your
applications
Download Ansoft
Products
Select Ansoft
Ansoft Products
Products
on Step 1
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FLUENT User Services Center
Note: The layout of this page may change

with further updates to the User Services
Center
Product Information
Click on a product to view FAQs,
documentation, tutorials, best
practices, libraries, etc.
Animated Tutorials
Watch short 2-8 minute
demonstrations and then walk
through the example files on
your own.
Lecture Series
Register to watch live webinars
on new features. (1 hour)
Support Request
Submit a question to a support
specialist.
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Thank you in advance for using the

ANSYS Customer Portal!
Consider filling out the Survey on the

Customer Portal. We appreciate your
feedback, which will help us continue to
improve the services we offer!

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What is Workbench
Next Generation engineering simulation environment from ANSYS

A platform that combines the strength of core solvers with product
management tools for better project and data management
Integration framework
Integrates existing ANSYS technologies/applications
Allows for rapid integration of 3rd party applications
Application framework
Develop
p new,, state of the art user interface,, applications,
pp
, UI tool kits
Common tools and services

Native data management
Parameter management and design points,

points units,
units expressions and journaling
journaling,
scripting and batch execution

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Which Tools are Hosted on Workbench
Not just limited to geometry

or meshing
Not just limited to CFD /
CSM
Not just limited to single
physics includes Multiphysics,
Multi
physics too
Electromagnetic tools
added in R13
Design Exploration and
parameterization

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Revolutionary New Project Management System
The project page is all new!
A welcome window introduces

basic WB concepts and provides
links to quick-start tutorials

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Revolutionary New Project Management System
The Toolbox contains Systems which are

the building blocks of the Project

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Complete Analysis Systems
The Analysis Systems group contains a

set of pre-defined systems listed by
analysis
y type
yp ((and solver))
Drag the desired analysis type

onto the Project Schematic

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Guided Workflow
System components guide the user

through the analysis process

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Intuitive Context Menus
Intuitive context menus guide the

user to possible actions
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Project State
State icons inform the user of

progress and suggest where
action needs to be taken

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Using ANSYS Workbench Editors
Edit operation launches the application

associated with the cell to define details

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Close DM when done and

Files are saved automatically

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Geometry cell icon changes

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Automated File and Data Management

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Meshing at ANSYS Workbench
Move on to Mesh and

Edit to start WB Meshing Application

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Meshing at ANSYS Workbench

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Working Through the System
Move on to Physics Setup

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Working Through the System

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Solving in Batch Mode from Project Using Update
Update command on Solution cell

runs the solver in batch

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Post-Processing the Results

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Post-Processing the Results
All cells are now up to date and

The simulation is complete

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Icons Show the State of Project Data
State icons
clearly indicate
upstream
changes have
been made
What happens if we make a change

to the Geometry?

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Update Project
Update Project operation automates

batch-mode update of all analysis steps

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Launching Workbench
From Windows OS :
From UNIX/Linux OS :
~/ansys_inc/v121/Framework/bin/Linux64/runwb2 &
From CAD system :
Workbench supports
pp
various CAD p
packages
g
Details are covered in CAD Connectivity presentation
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Workbench Environment
Main Menu
Bar
Project
Schematic
Toolbox
Customize
Toolbox
Project Status
Progress Window
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Message
Window
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Toolbox
- Predefined Templates
pp
to build or use Analysis
y
Systems
y
((AS))
- Individual applications
- Predefined/user-defined AS for coupled applications
- Parametric management and optimization tools

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Customize Toolbox
Customize the number of tools available in the Toolbox

Ex: Default Systems
under Component

Ex: Modified
Component System
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Project Schematic
Just drag and drop Analysis or Component or Custom Systems into the
schematic to create the Project layout
The location of drop, dictates the type of linkage between systems
The type of linkage is indicated by the type of connector between the systems
Create Standalone System
Share Component

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Type of Connector
Square connectors
signify that the data is
SHARED between
the cells.
Circular connector
signify that the data is
TRANSFERRED to
new cell.

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Parameters and Design Exploration
WB exposes and allows to manage the

parameter at the project level
Parameter Set could be
CAD parameters
Geometry parameters set in DM
Material parameters
Available for all the Physics
Customization required
Boundary condition parameters

Result parameters
And lot more
Details will be presented in a separate

lecture
3D Response Surface

Design
g Exploration
p
tool allows yyou to
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Create Parameter correlation

Create Response surface
Min-max search
Goal drive optimization
Goal-drive
Six sigma analysis
Direct optimization (Beta)
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Workbench Files Structure
Workbench creates <project>.wbpj and a folder <project>_files

All the project related files are saved within <project>_files folder
Here is an example
p showing
g folder structure of a multiphysics
p y
analysis
y p
project
j
<Project Name>.wbpj
<Project Name>_files
Folder corresponding to Design Point-0
Folder containing all the files related to FLUENT
Contains case, data, *.trn, history (optional)
Contains mesh file (i.e. .msh file)
Contains CFD Post files (i
(i.e.
e .cst
cst file)
Contains Geometry information
Contains DM file (i.e. .agdb file)
Global
Mech
SYS
ENGD
MECH
SYS-1
Contains user files like images, videos, text files
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX: A

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Example : Build Project Schematic
Drag FLUENT component system onto an existing mesh

component system
Step 1:
Select and Drag
FLUENT Component
Step 2 :
p FLUENT
Drop
Component on Mesh
Connection is
established between
Mesh and FLUENT
setup

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File Menu
Create/Open/Save a Workbench project file

Saves data from all the components
Import:
p
Import
p files ((for acceptable
p
file
types, see Import options)
Archive: Quickly generate a single
compressed file (.wbpz or .zip file)
containing
t i i allll pertinent
ti
t fil
files ffor easy
transfer. Zipped file can be saved at any
required location
Restore Archive: Unzip and open zipped
project files
Scripting: Record and Run journal files
EKM: Launch and connect to EKM i.e.
Engineering Knowledge Manager
WB Import options

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View Menu
Refresh and Reset Window layout

View Toolbox, Toolbox Customization, Project Schematic,
Messages, Progress , etc. windows on Project page
Reset Workspace restores current workspace to default
settings
Reset Window Layout restores original window layout
Messages
Progress

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Tools Menu
Refresh or Update entire project

Modify Global Settings through Options
Or

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Units Menu
Select Unit System to be used for the project

Sets the default unit system for all systems
Units can be changed
g within components
p
like
DM, AMP
Display Values as Defined : displays value and
unit as defined in Workbench or original source
application
li ti
Display Values in Project Units : displays
values converted to selected project unit
system
Modify Unit Systems through Unit System

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Global Settings
Tools Options
- Project Management :
- Manage
g File Locations
- Manage Startup options

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Global Settings contd
Appearance :
- Manage
g Background
g
Style,
y , Color
- Manage Display options
Graphics Interaction :
- Manage Mouse Button operations
- Manage Keyboard Button operations

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Geometry Properties
Ri
Right
ht click
li k Geometry
G
t
Select Properties
P
Properties:
ti
Basic and Advanced
Options
Selected options
under Advanced
options are used
while importing CAD
geometry
geo
e y file
e in
WorkBench

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Geometry Properties contd
Basic Properties :
Select Parameters option for importing parameters
defined in CAD package
Parameter Key filters the parameters from CAD that
enter Workbench
If Parameter Key is not specified, all parameters from
CAD enter
t W
Workbench
kb
h
Similarly, Named Selections key controls the selections
from CAD entering WB

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Importing Parameters : Example
Parameters from
CAD to Workbench
Parametric File
DesignModeler

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Geometry Properties contd
Advanced Properties :
Select Use Associativity to establish association
between CAD and WorkBench
Import Coordinate Systems, Work Points, etc. defined
in CAD
Smart CAD Update :
If selected
selected, changes made in other options get
updated in the model

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Mesh Properties
Right click Mesh

Select Properties
Properties:
General
System Information :
Displays Physics, Analysis
and Solver type for selected
system
Information also available in
Toolbox Customization panel

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Workbench Files Structure
When the project file (<filename>.wbpj) is created, ANSYS Workbench creates a

project folder named <filename>_files
All files relevant to the project are saved within project folder
Primary
Pi
subdirectories
bdi t i within
ithi project
j t ffolder
ld are:
dp0
user_files
dp0 subdirectory:
Workbench designates active project as design point 0 and creates a dp0
subdirectory that always corresponds to active project files
Design point folder contains system folders for each system in the project
System folder contain folders for each application used in the system (i.e.
Mechanical application, FLUENT, etc.)
These folders contain application-specific files and folders, such as input files,
model directories, engineering
g
g data, resources, etc.
user_files:
This folder contains any files (such as input files, referenced files, etc.) that are
supplied to a project or any output (images, charts, movie clips, etc.) generated
by Workbench

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Customer Training Material

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

Customer Training Material

What will you learn from this presentation:

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

About ANSYS, Inc.

Customer Training Material

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

ANSYS Family of Products

Customer Training Material

ANSYS, Inc. Family of Products include the

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

ANSYS EKM - Engineering Knowledge Manager

Customer Training Material

What is ANSYS EKM?

EKM Desktop can be started

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

ANSYS Customer Portal

Customer Training Material

This document provides quick tour of the ANSYS Customer Portal,

Knowledge Resources / FAQs

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

ANSYS Customer Portal

Customer Training Material

If you are encountering difficulties with the

Online Technical Support for all ANSYS

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

ANSYS Customer Portal Home Page

Survey: We appreciate your

Customer Training Material

Navigate to important locations on the Portal

Review Top Solutions from

Review latest News!

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

Support and Training

Customer Training Material

Animated Tutorials & Training

Search KRs & Submit SRs

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

How to Submit a Support Request

Customer Training Material

For ANSYS Direct Customers*:

Phone 1-800-711-7199 (make sure that your Contact # (aka. Individual

Support hours 7:30am to 8:00pm Eastern time

ANSYS, Inc. Proprietary

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

Check the Status of Existing Support Requests

Customer Training Material

For ANSYS Direct Customers*:

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

How to Update a Support Request

Customer Training Material

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

ANSYS Customer Portal Download Center

Customer Training Material

The Download Wizard

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

FLUENT User Services Center