2.2.7. Learning and Support Tab

The Learning and Support tab contains links to various learning and support resources for Mechanical.

Learning

The Learning group provides access to learning resources.

Options for this group include:

  • Innovation Courses: This option links to free structural engineering courses in Ansys Innovation Space. These self-paced courses include videos, handouts, and quizzes to help reinforce physics and engineering fundamentals.

  • Learning Hub: This option links to subscription-based virtual courses in Ansys Learning Hub. Within the hub, you can attend live or self-paced classes with dedicated learning rooms for discussions and continuous learning support from Ansys experts.

  • Knowledge: This option links to free general learning materials for structural engineering in Ansys Innovation Space. The materials include expert-curated FAQs and short video tutorials to help answer simulation-related questions.

Support

The Support group provides access to support options.

Options for this group include:

  • Learning Forum: This option links to a public user forum for mechanical engineering discussions in Ansys Innovation Space. You can find answers to your questions and learn from the global Ansys user community.

  • Customer Portal: This option links to a private support portal for commercial customers. You can receive technical support from Ansys during business hours. You can also log support requests, download product software, and manage licensing and subscriptions.

Documentation

The Documentation group provides access to our product documentation for Mechanical.

Options for this group include:

  • Mechanical Help: This option links to the Mechanical User's Guide with detailed information about Mechanical's features.

  • Scripting Help: This option links to the Scripting in Mechanical Guide. The guide provides an introduction to writing scripts that automate your routine tasks and information on using the ACT API to access and manipulate objects in the Mechanical tree.

  • What's New?: This option provides information about the new Mechanical features at the current release.