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The Feko Getting Started Guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to get started with Feko.
Creating a Rectangular Horn
The example is intended for users with no or little experience with CADFEKO. It makes use of a completed rectangular horn model to familiarise yourself with model creation in CADFEKO and viewing the simulated results in POSTFEKO.
Introduction to POSTFEKO
Use to validate meshed geometry and analyse and post-process results.

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Get Started
The Feko Getting Started Guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to get started with Feko.
- Creating a Rectangular Horn
  The example is intended for users with no or little experience with CADFEKO. It makes use of a completed rectangular horn model to familiarise yourself with model creation in CADFEKO and viewing the simulated results in POSTFEKO.
  - Example Overview
    This example shows a completed rectangular horn model to familiarise yourself with the Feko components and workflow. The main elements and terminology in the CADFEKO and POSTFEKO graphical user interface are discussed.
  - Topics Discussed in this Example
    Before starting this example, check if the topics discussed in this example are relevant to the intended application and experience level.
  - Example Prerequisites
    Before starting this example, ensure that the system satisfies the minimum requirements.
  - Feko Components and Workflow
    View the typical workflow when working with the Feko components.
  - Introduction to CADFEKO
    Use to configure a solver-ready input file for simulations.
  - Introduction to POSTFEKO
    Use to validate meshed geometry and analyse and post-process results.
    - Reviewing POSTFEKO and Launching OPTFEKO
      Open POSTFEKO from within CADFEKO.
    - User Interface Layout
      View the main elements and terminology in the POSTFEKO graphical user interface (GUI).
    - Validating the Model in POSTFEKO
      View the model using visualisation tools in POSTFEKO to confirm the model was created as intended.
    - Viewing the Near Field Results (3D)
      View the near field results in the 3D view and add a legend and contours.
    - Viewing the Near Field Results (2D)
      Create a new Cartesian graph. Create two near field traces and compare the E_y and E_x components of the near field along the X direction.
    - Viewing the Far Field Results (3D)
      View the far field results in the 3D view.
    - Viewing the Far Field Results (2D)
      View the far field results on a polar graph.
- Creating CADFEKO Models
  The example is intended for users with no or little experience with CADFEKO. This example is not an example intended for simulation, but rather to familiarise yourself with model creation in CADFEKO.
- GPS Patch Antenna
  The example considers a left-handed circular polarised GPS patch antenna on a finite substrate.
- GPS Patch on Quadcopter
  The example considers the antenna placement of a GPS patch antenna on a quadcopter.
- EMC Coupling
  The example considers the coupling between a typical monopole antenna and a loaded transmission line above a ground plane.
- Waveguide Power Divider
  The example considers the transmission and reflection coefficients of a waveguide power divider.
- Optimisation of Bent Dipole and Plate
  The example considers the optimisation of the gain of a bent dipole in front of a plate.
Examples
The Feko Example Guide contains a collection of examples that teaches you Feko concepts and essentials.
Introduction to Feko
Feko is a comprehensive electromagnetic solver with multiple solution methods that is used for electromagnetic field analyses involving 3D objects of arbitrary shapes.
CADFEKO
CADFEKO is used to create and mesh the geometry or model mesh, specify the solution settings and calculation requests in a graphical environment.
POSTFEKO
POSTFEKO, the Feko post processor, is used to display the model (configuration and mesh), results on graphs and 3D views.
EDITFEKO
EDITFEKO is used to construct advanced models (both the geometry and solution requirements) using a high-level scripting language which includes loops and conditional statements.
Feko Solution Methods
One of the key features in Feko is that it includes a broad set of unique and hybridised solution methods. Effective use of Feko features requires an understanding of the available methods.
Optimisation in Feko
Feko offers state-of-the-art optimisation engines based on generic algorithm (GA) and other methods, which can be used to automatically optimise the design and determine the optimum solution.
Feko Utilities
The Feko utilities consist of PREFEKO, OPTFEKO, ADAPTFEKO, the Launcher utility, Updater and the crash reporter.
Description of the Output File of Feko
Feko writes all the results to an ASCII output file .out as well as a binary output file .bof for usage by POSTFEKO. Use the .out file to obtain additional information about the solution.
Feko Application Macros
A large collection of application macros are available for CADFEKO and POSTFEKO.
Scripts and Application Programming Interface (API)
CADFEKO and POSTFEKO have a powerful, fast, lightweight scripting language integrated into the application allowing you to create models, get hold of simulation results and model configuration information as well as manipulation of data and automate repetitive tasks.
Appendix
Reference information is provided in the appendix.

Introduction to POSTFEKO

Use to validate meshed geometry and analyse and post-process results.

is the component that allows you to verify that your model is constructed and configured correctly before starting a simulation and analyse the results after the simulation completes. The component is particularly useful to verify models created using EDITFEKO, but it is just as relevant for model verification.

Result post-processing and analysis is the primary function of . Once a model has been simulated, can be used to display and review the results. It is easy to load multiple models in a single session and compare them on 3D views, Cartesian graphs, Smith charts, polar graphs and surface graphs. Various measurement and other data formats are supported for comparison to the simulated results. A powerful scripting interface makes it easy to post-process results, automate repetitive tasks and create plug-in extensions that customise the interface and experience.