I want to show you how to import Cad file such as Catpart/sldpart,... in Ansys workbench .. when you install ansys you should check this options , but if you forgot or .... follow this step.
My Ansys version is 14.5 and it work in all version upper 12 step 1: Start -> all programs -> ANSYS 14.5 -> Utilities -> CAD Configuration Manager 14.5
Use the Autocad file to create a 3D model in any 3D Modeler like rhino or a hull surface modeler like Maxsurf then export your file to Ansys as an Iges, Parasolid or ACIS file. It may not be easy for being the first time, but It will be better to have the 3D model of the hull and then import into Ansys.
( Run with run as administrator ) step 2 :
In tab ---> 1) cad section tick workbench and ansys gemoetry interface.. 2) in Cad products tick Program that you need to know cad file for ansys. such as : Catia v5 , solidworks ...
3) click to next
step 3: when you click on next you went to cad configuration :
1) click on configure selected cad interfaces
now you see front of you proga that choice ....' Configure Success '
click on exit and Enjoy this :D
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What if it shows a 'configure failed'. Can you please help me with this problem.
If i press CAD Selection,Ansys Products so Workbench and Ansys geometry interface doesn't seem. I just see Autocad , Catia V4-5-6 , Pro Engineer,Inventor,JT, NT ...but there is not Ansys Products. What can i do?
Thank you from now... Büşra
Build your component in SolidWorks 1. Draw the desired beam in the SolidWorks 2. Export the file into IGES format File > Save as > Change the file type to “IGES (*.igs)” > Click “Options” > Change the “Surface representation/System preference' from 'Standard' to 'ANSYS' > Click 'ok' to close 'Export Options' > Choose the folder and the name the file is saved > Click 'ok'
Import file in ANSYS window 1. File Menu >Import > IGES > Click ok for the poped up dialog box > Click 'Browse' and choose the file saved from SolidWorks > Click ok to import the file.