With the understanding that all engineering simulation is based on geometry to represent the design, there are several methods of accessing CAD models within Ansys Workbench, depending upon the level of integration and the interface products licensed at your site.

Starting from within Ansys Workbench

To start from within Ansys Workbench, double-click Geometry in the Component Systems toolbox. You can also select Geometry in the Component Systems toolbox and drag it to the Project Schematic. Additionally, any system that contains a geometry cell can be used (for example, Static Structural).

Access via Ansys DesignModeler or Ansys SpaceClaim Direct Modeler

For Geometry access via Workbench-integrated applications Ansys DesignModeler or Ansys SpaceClaim Direct Modeler, right-click to select New Design Modeler Geometry or New SpaceClaim Direct Modeler Geometry, or browse to a geometry file.

Access via CAD system

For Geometry access via CAD system with Associative reader, or CAD system with plug-in, right-click to select Import Geometry, then Browse to a geometry file OR select a model from the active documents.

For Geometry access via CAD file with reader, right-click to select Import Geometry, then Browse to a geometry file.

Starting from within the CAD System

For Geometry access via a CAD system with plug-in, start Ansys Workbench by selecting the Ansys pull-down menu from the CAD system's toolbar.

Ansys Workbench will open and automatically create a new Geometry system on the Project Schematic.