The Toolbox in ANSYS Workbench is the gateway to building your simulation workflow. It provides a structured and categorized list of systems and tools that users can drag and drop into the Project Schematic to set up their analyses. Each category in the toolbox is designed to address a specific aspect of simulation or to add functionality to workflows.
Let’s explore each option in detail:
1. Analysis Systems
This is the core section of the Toolbox, containing predefined workflows for various simulation types. Each system represents a complete workflow, including steps like geometry, meshing, physics setup, and solving. Some examples include:
- Static Structural: For analyzing stress, strain, and deformation in static systems.
- Fluid Flow (Fluent): For complex fluid dynamics and heat transfer analyses.
- Thermal-Electric: To analyze the coupling between thermal and electrical effects.
- Modal: For evaluating natural frequencies and mode shapes of structures. This section is ideal for users who want a comprehensive, guided workflow tailored to a specific type of analysis.
2. Component Systems
The Component Systems section provides standalone tools for individual tasks, such as geometry creation, meshing, and results post-processing. These systems can be combined flexibly to create custom workflows. Examples include:
- Geometry: For importing or creating 3D CAD models.
- Mesh: For generating computational grids that are essential for accurate simulations.
- Results: For analyzing and visualizing data from simulations. This section is particularly useful for experienced users who need more control over their workflows or want to integrate external data or software.
3. Custom Systems
The Custom Systems category allows advanced users to define their own workflows by combining different components or scripts. This is helpful for automating repetitive tasks or creating specialized analysis procedures. For instance, a custom system could be built to perform a specific optimization routine or integrate external solvers with ANSYS.
4. Design Exploration
This section focuses on tools for design optimization and sensitivity analysis. It is useful when exploring how changes in design parameters affect performance. Key tools include:
- Response Surface: To create a mathematical model that predicts system behavior based on input parameters.
- Optimization: For finding the best combination of parameters to achieve desired performance. These tools are commonly used in industries where iterative design and optimization are critical, such as aerospace or automotive engineering.
5. optiSLang
The optiSLang section integrates powerful design exploration and optimization tools directly into ANSYS Workbench. It allows users to perform advanced sensitivity analyses, reliability assessments, and robust design optimizations. For example, optiSLang can evaluate how uncertainties in material properties or boundary conditions affect the final results, making it invaluable for engineers who need to ensure their designs are reliable under real-world variability.
6. optiSLang Integrations
This category provides integration with optiSLang workflows for users who want to run optimization studies or explore advanced simulation scenarios seamlessly. These integrations help in managing complex multi-physics models and improving the efficiency of iterative workflows.
7. ACT (ANSYS Customization Toolkit)
The ACT (ANSYS Customization Toolkit) section is a gateway for users who want to extend the capabilities of Workbench by adding custom tools, plugins, or automation scripts. For example, users can create custom material models or integrate external data analysis software with ANSYS. This section is especially useful for organizations that require highly specialized workflows not covered by default systems.
8. Create a Workflow
At the bottom of the Toolbox, the Create a Workflow option allows users to define their own workflows by selecting and combining systems from the toolbox. This option provides maximum flexibility, enabling users to tailor Workbench to their specific project needs. It’s ideal for handling non-standard problems or integrating multiple physics domains in unique ways.
How to Use the Toolbox Effectively
- Beginner Tip: Start with the Analysis Systems section to quickly set up simulations for common problems.
- Intermediate Users: Explore the Component Systems to create custom workflows or integrate external models and data.
- Advanced Users: Leverage Design Exploration, optiSLang, and ACT to optimize designs, assess reliability, and automate complex workflows.
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