Once you have added a part into the Parts Library (or a build file into the Build File Library), you are ready to begin setting up a simulation. You will use a simulation form to specify the criteria necessary for a simulation, including the part and its material and stress behavior, support options, and the desired output options of your simulation.

We will begin by performing an Assumed Strain simulation. This is the simplest and fastest simulation type. Most of the following steps described for an Assumed Strain simulation are also required for the other simulation types.