Specifying the Solver Type
Before you begin to draw the models in your project, choose which field solver to use for it. Each solver requires a different type of problem setup. If you later change the solver, all problem setups become invalid, and all solutions are deleted. Because of this, it is a good idea to decide on a solver before starting.
To specify a solver:
- Click Maxwell
2D > Solution Type or Maxwell 3D > Solution Type.
The Solution Type window appears with the solvers generally split between Magnetic and Electric solver types. - For Maxwell 3D designs, select one of the
following solver types:
- Magnetostatic
- Eddy Current (T-W or A-F)
- Transient
- Electrostatic
- 3D AC Conduction
- DC Conduction either with or without Insulator Field
- Electric Transient
- For Maxwell 2D designs, select one of the following solver types:
- Click OK.
Note: For Maxwell 2D
designs, you must also specify the geometry mode: Cartesian,
XY or Cylindrical about Z.
Note: For information on the various material property types supported by each solver, refer to Maxwell Solvers Material Properties.