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Patran Tip – Displaying IDs: Solid 1.4, Surface 4.2, etc.
Question: I need to apply a pressure to face Solid 1.4, how can I display this ID on the viewport? Answer: Go to Utilities>Display>Geometry Free Faces/Edges… and check on Free Faces, Free Edges, or
Read More »Patran Tip – Identify Entity IDs On-the-fly
Question: How do I get ID numbers to appear on an entity as I move my mouse over them? Answer: Go to Preferences>Picking and check on “Label Highlighting.” Whenever you hover over an entity,
Read More »SimAcademy Webinars
Improve your FEA of composites Question: Where can I find a list of all of our SimAcademy Webinars? Answer: You can find them on SimAcademy or in the table below. My personal favorites are
Read More »Simulating the Manufacturing Process
Improve your FEA of composites Question: How do you accurately simulate manufacturing processes? Answer: You use Marc, the advanced nonlinear simulation solution. When Setforge Engineering set upon simulating the electro-upsetting process used to make
Read More »MSC Software Pro Tip
Improve your FEA of composites Question: I'm stuck on a problem and I need support. Who can I contact? Answer: If you've exhausted all of your options, perhaps our team of engineers can help.
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