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Simulation & CAE Software Articles
Finite Element Analysis: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Have you ever wondered how engineers and manufacturers test their designs’ durability, strength, and safety?
by Michael Gigante
Simulation & CAE Software Discussions
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Question on: OpenSim
What is the easiest was to scale a model?If we want to scale the model it was sometimes difficult because the model went through the floor or the program crashed.
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The easiest way to scale a model is by using the scaling tool (using the height and weight of the subject).
However, for more accurate models individuals segment's lenght can be adjusted further if there is available data from a particular subject.
https://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu/display/OpenSim/Tutorial+3+-+Scaling%2C+Inverse+Kinematics%2C+and+Inverse+Dynamics
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Question on: Ansys Icepak
Ansys Icepak still has issues like it can't simulate inclined PCB why are these issues not sorted out?PCB and other chips can only be modelled using cartesian co ordinates inclined models involving two PCB at an angle other than parallel or perpendicular cannot be simulated in PCB the usual way
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Hi Kula Segara.. Have you tried the advanced PCB modeling with Icepak in Ansys Electronics Desktop yet? Inclined PCBs are supported there. Please feel free to connect with Ansys Support at support.ansys.com to learn more. Thanks.
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Question on: Altair OptiStruct
Can i do the kinematics & dynamic analysis of rigid body (Mechanism ) along with the FEA analysisYes, OptiStruct is fully integrated with MotionSolve, Altair’s motion analysis solver, supporting both rigid and flex bodies FE analyses. See https://www.altair.com/motionsolve/
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Simulation & CAE Software Reports
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Momentum Grid® Report for Simulation & CAE
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Small-Business Grid® Report for Simulation & CAE
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G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Simulation & CAE
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Simulation & CAE
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Simulation & CAE
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Simulation & CAE
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Simulation & CAE
Winter 2026
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