Ansys Additive is simulation software dedicated to the field of metal additive manufacturing. Offerings include:
Additive Print – a tool for machine operators to perform quick simulations of parts to ensure they will print successfully (included with Additive Print and Additive Suite licenses).
Additive Science – an exploratory environment for scientists to determine the optimum process parameters for their machines and materials (included with Additive Suite licenses).
This user's guide is intended for all users of Additive. Explanations of capabilities available only in Additive Science are clearly identified.
Platforms and Languages Supported
The Additive application is supported on the Windows 10 operating system.
Additive is compatible with computers set up to operate in the following languages:
English
Chinese
French
German
Japanese
See the Ansys, Inc. Installation Guide for Windows for information about installing the application.
Known Limitations
Linux is not supported.
Some system ports the Additive application uses are hard-coded and cannot be changed. See Installation Troubleshooting for details.