Chapter 1: Ansys Viewer Basics

Ansys Viewer is an interactive 3D image viewer. Designed specifically for sharing and collaboration, Ansys Viewer enables you to visualize 3D models created in Ansys CAE software, even if you do not have Ansys CAE software installed.

You can use Ansys Viewer to open SpaceClaim .scdoc, Ansys Viewer .avz, Ansys Viewer Archive .avzm, and Ansys Report .arz files.

When you open an .scdoc, .avz or .avzm file, you can interact with the 3D object using your mouse and keyboard. The toolbar provides general functionality for the viewer and currently loaded file:


Note:  The image content displayed and availability of certain toolbar actions may vary depending on the type of file that you are viewing, and the types of data that have been defined in the source simulation file.


When you open an .arz file, Ansys Viewer becomes Ansys Report Viewer, where you can view, print and open reports. For more information, see Viewing Ansys Report (.arz) Files.