You can create three different types of wizards: project wizards, target product wizards, and mixed wizards.
Tip: The extensions referenced in this section are supplied. For download information, see Extension and Template Examples.
Project Wizards
A project wizard is executed from the
Project tab in Workbench. A project wizard can engage any
data-integrated Ansys product with Workbench journaling and scripting capabilities and
incorporate them into the project workflow. The extension
DemoWizards includes a project wizard named
ProjectWizard. This wizard is described in Wizard Creation.
Target Product Wizards
A target product wizard is executed wholly in a specified Ansys product that provides both scripting capabilities and ACT support. A target product wizard utilizes the functionality provided by the target product and provides simulation guidance within the product's workflow.
Target product wizards for some products, such as native products like DesignModeler and Mechanical, execute only within the Workbench environment. Target product wizards for other products, such as Electronics Desktop, Fluent, and SpaceClaim, can execute either within the Workbench environment or in a stand-alone instance of the product.
The following table shows where different target product wizards can be executed. For product-specific wizard examples, see the ACT customization guides for these products. The guides for Electronics Desktop, Fluent, and SpaceClaim also provide usage information for a stand-alone instance of the product. The concluding section provides links to these guides.
| Ansys Product | Executed in Workbench Environment | Executed in Stand-alone Instance of the Product |
|---|---|---|
| DesignModeler | X | |
| Electronics Desktop | X | X |
| Fluent | X | X |
| Mechanical | X | |
| SpaceClaim | X | X |
Mixed Wizards
A mixed wizard is executed from the Workbench Project tab and engages one or more supported Ansys products to automate the entire simulation process. A mixed wizard is used when interactive selection on the model is required at a given step in one given product. It provides native workflow guidance in both the Project tab and the included products.
The extension DemoWizards includes a mixed wizard named
BridgeSimulation, which is described in Mixed Wizard Example.