The Ansys DesignModeler application is designed to be used as a geometry editor of existing CAD models. The Ansys DesignModeler application is a parametric feature-based solid modeler designed so that you can intuitively and quickly begin drawing 2D sketches, modeling 3D parts, or uploading 3D CAD models for engineering analysis preprocessing.
If you have never used a parametric solid modeler, you will find the Ansys DesignModeler application easy to learn and use. If you are an experienced user in parametric modeling, the Ansys DesignModeler application offers you the functionality and power you need to convert 2D sketches of lines, arcs, and splines into 3D models.
Note: Whether new to Ansys DesignModeler or knowledgeable about the application, your experience will be enriched by reading the Overview section.
Detailed in the Ansys DesignModeler application help are the following primary topics:
| Overview: information about graphical user interface, toolbars, tree outline, toolboxes, graphics window, details view, and status bar. |
| DesignModeler Application Fundamentals: information about sketching and modeling modes. |
| Introduction to the Modeling Environment: information about feature-based functionality. |
| Introduction to Parametric Sketching and Modeling: information to begin a new sketch. |
| Sketch and Model Information: distinction of Details View in sketching and modeling modes. |
| DesignModeler Project Schematic Operations: information about geometry system, cell operation and parameters in Ansys Workbench project schematic. |
| DesignModeler Typical Usage: information about tutorials, systematic usage instructions of features, glossary, and hotkeys. |
| DesignModeler Menus: definitions and links to individual menus. |
| DesignModeler Viewing: information about model appearance controls, viewing options, graphics options, model display and rotation modes, and printing. |
| DesignModeler 2D Sketching: information about the sketching mode to create a solid body from a sketch. |
| DesignModeler Selection: detailed information about selection tools and options accessible via the Selection toolbar. |
| DesignModeler Planes and Sketches: detailed information about the active plane and sketch functions, terminology, and properties. |
| DesignModeler Geometry Representations: information about importing geometry from CAD models into DesignModeler in one of two geometry types: Workbench or DesignModeler. |
| DesignModeler 3D Modeling: information about body and parts, Boolean operations, 3D features, primitives, advanced features and tools, analysis tools and legacy features. |
| DesignModeler Parameters: instructions to create and delete parameters, parametric expressions and functions, and sending parameters to the Ansys Mechanical application. |
| DesignModeler Electronics: information about tools to convert complex geometry into manageable model to perform thermal modeling analysis. |
| DesignModeler Scripting API: detailed information about use of the Scripting Application Program Interface to covert large files to geometry. |
| DesignModeler Application Options: information about setting geometry, graphic, miscellaneous, toolbar, unit, and grid default options. |
| DesignModeler Frequently Asked Questions: behavioral questions frequently asked about the Ansys DesignModeler application. |
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