Starting the Project

  1. Set up a working directory on your computer.

  2. Download the helicopter.zip file here .

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

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

    File > New Project

  5. Open the geometry file (helicopter.tin).

    File > Geometry > Open Geometry

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.