User-Defined Model (UDM)

A User-Defined Model (UDM) is collection of externally defined parts imported into an Ansys EM 3D Modeler or created using a C or Python script.

A UDM can either represent static geometry models or dynamic links to models of external geometry editors. It is used for supporting CAD integration in WorkBench and the Ansys Electronics Desktop CAD Link functionality.

A UDM uses same plugin technology as a User-Defined Part (UDP).

See the following sections:

UDM compared to User-Defined Primitives

Insert UDM Command on Draw Menu

UDM Properties

CAD Link

See "Creating User-Defined Primitives and User-Defined Models in Python Scripts" in the IcepakFEA Scripting Guide for information.