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Manage Files and Data
Create, open, import, and save models.
Import Files
Import an existing file to the current session.
CAD Import
Learn about the supported CAD readers and the options available for importing CAD geometry data.
Supported CAD Readers
CAD readers supported by the application.

Welcome
What's New
View new features for HyperMesh CFD 2024.1.
Get Started
Learn the basics and discover the workspace.
Onboarding Resources
Discover HyperMesh CFD functionality with interactive tutorials and community resources.
Solution Layers
Solution-centric workflows allow you to traverse through modeling environments using a dedicated UI layer.
Manage Files and Data
Create, open, import, and save models.
- Supported File Formats
  File formats supported.
- Create New Files
  Create a new file.
- Open Files
  Open a file.
- Import Files
  Import an existing file to the current session.
  - CAD Import
    Learn about the supported CAD readers and the options available for importing CAD geometry data.
    - Supported CAD Readers
      CAD readers supported by the application.
      - ACIS Reader
      - AVEVA Marine Reader
      - CATIA Reader
      - Creo Reader
      - FORAN Reader
      - IGES Reader
      - Inspire Reader
      - Inventor Reader
      - JT Reader
      - NX Reader
        NX import is available through two different readers: UGOpen native reader and a third-party non-native reader.
      - OCX Reader
      - Parasolid Reader
      - Rhino Reader
      - SolidWorks Reader
      - STEP Reader
    - CAD Import Options
      CAD readers provide options for processing data during import.
    - CAD Import Message Files
      Each reader reads the CAD file and stores the geometry information. When a CAD file is read, a .msg file is created (or appended to) in the current working directory.
    - CAD Import Difficulties
      Learn about possible difficulties you may encounter during CAD import.
    - CAD Metadata Naming
      The metadata names generated by the CAD readers are composed of a general prefix followed by a metadata specific name. The prefix is specified using the @MetadataPrefix option in each _reader.ini file.
  - Solver Deck Import
    Import FE models for supported solver interfaces.
  - Results Import
    Use reader options to control the behavior of the code when reading results from disk.
- Save Files
  Save all of the data in your current session.
- Export Files
  Export FE data in your current session.
- Take a Screen Capture
  Record a video or take a snapshot of the screen.
- Import and Export Templates
  Quickly import and export templates containing full simulation settings, part definitions, or mesh controls.
- Extensions
  Extensions are programs integrated with the application to enhance or extend the user experience.
Convert
Use the Convert tool to convert entire models between data types.
Geometry Modeling
Manage CAD, FE, and 2D parametric sketch geometry.
Meshing
Generate surface/volume mesh by defining mesh controls, or interactively create and edit 2D surface mesh.
Setup
Prepare your model and run the simulation.
Post-Processing
Post-process the simulation results by creating visualizations and measurements.
Automation
Automate simulation processes with templates and utility scripts.
Design Exploration
Once the baseline model is prepared, you can define morph volumes, morph geometry, create design shapes and run DOE studies. These tool work for both AcuSolve and ultraFluidX-based workflows.
Solver Help
More resources for AcuSolve and ultraFluidX solvers.

Supported CAD Readers

CAD readers supported by the application.


Format	Latest Version Supported	File Extensions Supported
ACIS	R27	.sat
AVEVA Marine	E3D 3.1	.xml
CATIA	v4 V5-6 R2022 (R32) V5 R33 3D Experience R2022X V5-6R 2023 V5-6R2024 (R34)	CATIA v4 .model .exp CATIA v5 .CATProduct .CATPart .cgr CATIA v6 .3Dxml .3DRep .PLMBriefcase
Creo	10 Supports reading Neutral files made with Creo 10 or earlier	.prt .asm
FORAN		.stp with paired .xml
IGES	v6.0 JAMA-IS	.iges .igs
Inventor	2024	.ipt .iam
JT	10.8	.jt
NX	12.0 1953 1957 1969 (Third party) NX 1980 (Native & Third party) Third Party: 2312 and below Native: Supported NX Installations are 2306, 2212, 2206	.prt
OCX	v2.8.5	.xml
Parasolid	35.1.171	.x_t .x_b .xmt_txt .xmt_bin
Rhino ¹	6	.3dm
SolidWorks	2023	.sldasm .sldprt .SLDASM .SLDPRT
STEP	AP203 AP214 AP242	.step .stp

RHINO is supported only on Windows.