SOLIDWORKS Simulation User Experience 

Create more innovative designs, improve product quality, and increase your productivity with SOLIDWORKS Simulation software. The powerful, intuitive user experience puts your focus on testing and optimizing your designs, instead of learning how to use the software.

SOLIDWORKS Simulation User Experience Overview

SOLIDWORKS Simulation provides a smooth simulation workflow so you can test your product while you design it. Fully embedded in SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, the easy-to-use 3D virtual simulation capabilities eliminate tedious, time-consuming tasks as you:

• Perform simulations on the native 3D CAD model for parts and assemblies
• Perform “What’ if” scenarios to identify the best design alternatives
• Optimize your Design/Simulation process as any design change is automatically updated in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
• Leverage 3D CAD functionality (such as FeatureWorks, Geometry Analysis, and Simplify) to prepare your model for simulation

You learn fast with the intuitive user interface that is easy to use and designed to make you instantly productive. Extensive tutorials and support documentation help you progress quickly and transform your product development process:

• Quickly organize an analysis study using the Simulation study tree, with a familiar interface experience and functionality similar to the SOLIDWORKS FeatureManager tree
• Copy and paste your analysis set-up to define subsequent studies quickly and efficiently and test all your design ideas. Simply convert your static analysis into a non-linear or linear dynamic study carrying over the model set-up features.
• Customize Toolbar commands, organized by simulation function, for fast access
• Automate frequently used analysis features (such as load/restraint, contact condition, etc.) with the analysis library and define analysis features for specific design
  environments or operating conditions
• Record operations performed with the SOLIDWORKS Simulation user interface in a macro script
• Run selected Simulation studies automatically in a batch mode.
• Run a Simulation study offloaded on a different computer connected on your local network

SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION SOFTWARE PACKAGES 
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		Features (click on the  for more information)	SIMULATION    PREMIUM	SIMULATION PROFESSIONAL	SIMULATION  STANDARD
		Ease of Use - Learn More
		Learn Fast: Toolbar Menus, Context Sensitive Right-Mouse Menus, Built-In Tutorials, Searchable Help Documentation	X	X	X
		Help Documentation	X	X	X
		Knowledge Base	X	X	X
		Concurrent Engineering  - Learn More
		Fully Embedded in SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD	X	X	X
		Full Associativity with 3D Design Changes	X	X	X
		Support SOLIDWORKS Configurations	X	X	X
		SOLIDWORKS Material Properties Support	X	X	X
		Finite Element Analysis - Learn More
		Solid, Shell and Beam modeling	X	X	X
		h and p adaptive element type	X	X	X
		Mesh control capabilities	X	X	X
		Failure Mesh Diagnostic	X	X	X
		Simplify model tool for meshing	X	X	X
		Customizable Material Library	X	X	X
		Contacts and Connectors - Learn More
		Bonded contact condition	X	X	X
		Node-to-node, surface-to-surface contact condition	X	X	X
		Shrink Fit condition	X	X	X
		Virtual Wall condition	X	X	X
		Connectors: bolt, spring, pin, elastic support and bearing	X	X	X
		Connectors Safety Check	X	X	X
		Self-contact condition	X	X	X
		Post Processing - Learn More
		Contour, Iso-Surface, Surface, Section Result Plot<span	X	X	X
		Probe tool	X	X	X
		Design Insight	X	X	X
		Compare test data	X	X	X
		List values on selected entities	X	X	X
		Animation of Results	X	X	X
		Overlay Simulation results onto SW graphics	X	X	X
		Hot spot detection (stress singularity)	X	X	X
		Mass properties for simulation models	X	X	X
		Communication - Learn More
		Customizable simulation report	X	X	X
		eDrawings of Simulation results	X	X	X
		Linear Static Simulation for Assembly  - Learn More
		Analyze the structural behavior or parts and assemblies under loading	X	X	X
		Fixtures to prescribe zero or non-zero displacements	X	X	X
		Structural loads	X	X	X
		Temperature loading	X	X	X
		Import Flow/Thermal Effects	X	X	X
		Calculation of stress, strain, displacement and FOS	X	X	X
		Calculation of reaction forces and moments	X	X	X
		Time Based Mechanism Motion Simulation - Learn More
		Automation
		Macro recording and available APIs to automate Simulation features creation and repetition	X	X	X
		Design Comparison Studies - Learn More
		What-if scenarios based on defined variables (dimensions, mass properties, simulation data)	X	X	X
		Tend Tracker - Learn More
		Detect trends in results from different iterations of a static study	X	X	X
		Fatigue Simulation - Learn More
		Analyse the life expectancy of structure under repeated loading	X	X	X
		Theory of Cumulative Damage	X	X	X
		Outputs: life, damage and factor of safety plots	X	X	X
		Detecting Unconstrained Bodies	X	X	X
		Equation Driven Results	X	X	X
		Design Optimization (based on Simulation data) - Learn More	X	X
		Advanced Contracts & Connectors - Learn More
		Thermal contact resistance condition	X	X
		Insulated condition	X	X
		Edge and spot weld connector	X	X
		Event-Based Motion Simulation - Learn More	X	X
		Frequency Simulation - Learn More
		Analyze the natural frequencies and mode shape of parts and assemblies	X	X
		Import Flow/Thermal Effects	X	X
		Load Stiffening	X	X
		Buckling or Collapse Simulation - Learn More
		Analyze slender structure for critical buckling factors and the associated buckling mode shapes	X	X
		Import Flow/Thermal Effects	X	X
		Structural Thermal Simulation - Learn More	X	X
		Drop Test Simulation - Learn More
		Analyze the effect of the impact of a part or an assembly on a target surface	X	X
		Inputs: drop height, gravity, velocity at impact	X	X
		Outputs: stress, displacement, and strains	X	X
		Pressure Vessel Design Simulation - Learn More
		Analyze the structural behavior or parts and assemblies under loading	X	X
		Linear combination and square root of the sum of the squares (SRSS)	X	X
		Submodeling Simulation - Learn More
		Analyze the structural resistance of a sub model from a main assembly	X	X
		2D Simplification - Learn More
		Plane Stress	X	X
		Plane Strain	X	X
		Axisymmetric	X	X
		Load Case Manager - Learn More
		Evaluate the effects of various load combinations on your model	X	X
		Non Linear Simulation - Learn More
		Transient (time dependent) loads	X
		Large component deformation	X
		Nonlinear materials	X
		Self-contact for nonlinear analysis	X
		Real-time visual updates while solving	X
		Dynamic Simulation - Learn More
		Modal Time History Analysis	X
		Harmonic Analysis	X
		Random Vibration Analysis	X
		Response Spectrum Analysis	X
		Estimate component life based on dynamic loading	X
		Composites Components Simulation - Learn More	X
		Offloaded Simulation - Learn More	X

SOLIDWORKS FLOW SIMULATION SOFTWARE PACKAGES 
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		Features (click on  for more information)	FLOW   gg SIMULATION g	FLOW   SIMULATION With HVAC Applications	FLOW   SIMULATION With Electronic Cooling
		Ease of Use - - Learn More
		Fully Embedded in SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD	X	X	X
		Intuitive Wizard to Guide the Flow Simulation Setup	X	X	X
		Knowledge Base / Help Documentation	X	X	X
		Concurrent Engineering - Learn More
		Fully Embedded in SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD	X	X	X
		Full Associativity with 3D Design Changes	X	X	X
		Support SOLIDWORKS Configurations	X	X	X
		SOLIDWORKS Material Properties Support	X	X	X
		Post Processing - Learn More
		Contour, Iso-Surface, Surface, Section Result Plot	X	X	X
		Display parameter values at specified points	X	X	X
		Display parameter values calculated over the specified surface or volume	X	X	X
		Display flow trajectories as flow streamlines	X	X	X
		List values on selected entities	X	X	X
		Compare Mode Tools	X	X	X
		Animation of Results	X	X	X
		Communication - Learn More
		Customizable Flow Simulation Report	X	X	X
		eDrawings of Flow Simulation Results	X	X	X
		Design Comparison Studies - Learn More
		Design Comparision with Parametric Simulation	X	X	X
		Fluid Flow Simulation - Learn More
		Analyze liquid and gas flow	X	X	X
		Simulate internal and external fluid flow	X	X	X
		Simulate steady-state and transient phenomena	X	X	X
		Unique Transitional Turbulence Model	X	X	X
		Handles Subsonic, Transonic, and Supersonic Regimes	X	X	X
		Simulate the flow of non-Newtonian liquids	X	X	X
		Rotating Mesh	X	X	X
		Rotating Regions - Learn More
		Simulate Fluid Driving motion with rotating regions	X	X	X
		Wall Motion	X	X	X
		Global Rotation	X	X	X
		Local Region	X	X	X
		Thermal Fluid Simulation - Learn More
		Simulate heat transfer within fluids and between fluids and solids	X	X	X
		Consider heat transfer within the fluid and between walls and the fluid (convection)	X	X	X
		Consider heat exchange through solids (conduction)	X	X	X
		Include radiative heat transfer between solids	X	X	X
		Enriched Library - Learn More
		Additional Fans from Different Fan Manufacturers		X	X
		Enhanced Solids Material		X	X
		Enriched Library for HVAC - Learn More
		Large Database of Specific Building Materials		X
		Thermal Comfort Parameters Simulation
		Predict the degree of thermal comfort of people exponsed to thermal environments (PMV, PPD...)		X
		Estimate air quality of environment (LAQI)		X
		Advanced Radiation Simulation - Learn More
		Consider radiation spectrum in heat transfer simulation		X
		Consider absorption of radiation in solid bodies		X
		Tracer Study - Learn More
		Study the flow of a certian admixture (tracer) in the existing carrier fluid		X
		Measure the effectiveness of ventilation system in removing contaminated air (CRE)		X
		Enriched Library for Electronic Cooling - Learn More
		Library of Thermoelectric Coolers			X
		Library of Two-Resistor Components			X
		Library of Printed Circuit Boards			X
		Library of Interface Materials			X
		Dedicated Electronic Cooling Simulation - Learn More
		Provides Specific models for Electriconic Cooling testing (heat pipes, two-resistor components, electrical contact resistance, printed circuit boards (PCB)...)			X
		Joule Heating Simulation - Learn More
		Consider Electrical Joule heat release in heat transfer simulation			X
		Estimate component life based on dynamic loading			X