How do you design a study in Solidworks?

How do I create a study design in SOLIDWORKS?

Click the down arrow on Simulation Advisor (Simulation CommandManager) and select New Study. Under Type, click Design Study . Click Insert > Design Study > Add. Right-click the study tab and click Create New Design Study.

What is a study in SOLIDWORKS?

You can evaluate and optimize models by using a Design Study. There are two main modes for running a Design Study: Evaluation. You specify discrete values for each variable and use sensors as constraints.

What are two main modes for design studies in SOLIDWORKS?

This study is of two modes, Evaluate and Optimization study. You can work on several problems by using a design study.

How do I optimize in SolidWorks?

To perform an optimization, on the Design Study tab, you select the Optimization check box. If you choose to define Variables as a Range or Goals, the program automatically activates the Optimization Design Study. In most cases, use the Variable View tab to set up the parameters for the Optimization Design Study.

How do you simulate in SolidWorks?

1 Click Tools, Add-Ins. The Add-Ins dialog box appears. 2 Check the checkboxes next to SolidWorks Simulation. If SolidWorks Simulation is not in the list, you need to install SolidWorks Simulation.

What types of analysis can be performed in Solidworks simulation?

Study types are *Modal Time History Analysis *Harmonic Analysis *Random Vibration Analysis *Response Spectrum Analysis. Nonlinear Analysis enables users to analyze complex material behavior, such as post-yield metals, rubbers and plastics, as well as account for large deflections and sliding contact.

What does a static study calculate?

Static studies calculate displacements, reaction forces, strains, stresses, and factor of safety distribution.