Starting the Project

  1. Set up a working directory on your computer.

  2. Download the elbow_part.zip file here .

  3. Unzip the elbow_part.zip file you have downloaded to your working directory.

    Note:  These two files are of the same geometry. The *.agdb file is in the native Workbench format while the *.tin file is in the native Ansys ICEM CFD geometry format. Assuming you have the Workbench Readers, proceed to the next steps in this tutorial. If not, see the notes at the end of this section.

  4. Start Ansys ICEM CFD and create a new project in your working directory. Use an appropriate name, for example Hexa_Elbow.

    File > New Project

  5. Import the geometry (Elbow.agdb).

    File > Import Model

    1. Select Elbow.agdb in the Select Import Model File dialog box and click Open.

    2. Ensure that Import Geometry is enabled.

      Retain the other default settings and click Apply.

      The DesignModeler file is now read into Ansys ICEM CFD.

    3. Enable Surfaces in the display control tree.

        Geometry > Surfaces

Note:  If Workbench Readers are not installed, use File > Geometry > Open Geometry to open the native Ansys ICEM CFD file Elbow.tin. You will also need to create the parts, as well as Delete unattached curves. Refer to Figure 106: Elbow Part With Material Points for part names and the Sphere Cube tutorial for instructions.

Note:  If you want Ansys ICEM CFD to behave exactly as this tutorial describes, you should go to the Settings Menu, click Selection, and disable Auto Pick Mode in the DEZ. Most experienced ICEM CFD users prefer to enable Auto Pick Mode as it improves efficiency. See Selection in the ICEM CFD Help Manual > Main Menu Area > Settings Menu for more detail.