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Structural Optimization Tutorials
Learn how to run different types of optimizations and compare results.

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- Basic Tutorials
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- Sketch and Geometry Tutorials
  Learn how to create 2D sketches and parametric parts, prepare and simplify solid geometry, and model surfaces.
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- Implicit Modeling Tutorials
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- Model Setup Tutorials
  Define contacts, create fasteners, and connect parts with spot welds.
- Structural Analysis Tutorials
  Run a baseline analysis and analyze a generated shape.
- Structural Optimization Tutorials
  Learn how to run different types of optimizations and compare results.
  - Tutorial: Optimizing Topology - Maximize Stiffness
    Run a topology optimization to maximize stiffness and explore the generated shape.
  - Tutorial: Optimizing Topology - Minimize Mass
    Set up a mounting bracket model and run topography optimization to minimize the mass of the bracket.
  - Tutorial: Optimizing Topography
    Defeature a model, run, and review the results of a topography optimization
  - Tutorial: Optimizing Gauge
    Run and review the results of a gauge optimization.
  - Tutorial: Grounded Fastener Optimization
    Enable grounded fastener optimization to improve load distribution into the supports.
  - Tutorial: Flexible Fastener Optimization
    Run and compare the results of optimizations using rigid vs. flexible fasteners.
  - Tutorial: Comparing Results
    Create callouts and compare multiple analysis and optimization results.
- Motion Tutorials
  Define joints and motion contacts, create motors and actuators, run a motion analysis and plot the results.
- Fluids Tutorials
  Import geometry, create fluid domains, apply boundary conditions, run a fluids simulation, and post-process the results.
- Design Explorer Tutorials
  Create a design-of-experiments and explore the results.
- Print3D Tutorials
  Learn how to prepare, analyze, and export parts for 3D printing.
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Structures
Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
Motion
Set up and run a motion analysis, plot the results, and export the results.
Fluids
Prepare and run a computational fluid dynamics simulation.
Design Explorer
Evaluate designs by using geometric variables and applying a design-of-experiments (DOE) or optimization method. We recommend fully constraining your sketch when sketch variables are used in the design exploration.
Manufacture
Set up and run a basic porosity or thinning analysis.
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Prepare and run an additive manufacturing simulation, and export a file for 3D printing.
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Structural Optimization Tutorials

Learn how to run different types of optimizations and compare results.