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Geometry
Information about treatment and properties of geometric entities in SimSolid.
STL Model Vizualization
SimSolid allows for the visualization of raw STL data exported from a CAD system.
Show STL Models in Display
Show raw STL data in the modeling window.

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What's New
View new features for SimSolid 2024.1.
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Learn the basics and discover the workspace.
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Discover SimSolid functionality with interactive tutorials.
Interface with External Products
Interfaces that support SimSolid output file format.
Geometry
Information about treatment and properties of geometric entities in SimSolid.
- Geometry Import Settings
  Options for defining treatment of geometry before import.
- Material Properties
  Material properties define the structure and thermal characteristics of each part in the assembly.
- STL Model Vizualization
  SimSolid allows for the visualization of raw STL data exported from a CAD system.
  - Show STL Models in Display
    Show raw STL data in the modeling window.
  - Hide/Delete STL Models in Display
    Remove STL models from the display.
- Access Models in Onshape
  Directly access models from the cloud-based CAD system Onshape.
- Access Models in Teamcenter
  Connect to existing Teamcenter instances and query for and retrieve CAD files directly into SimSolid.
- File Handling and Formats
  Summary of the file formats supported for CAD integration in SimSolid.
Assembly
Summary of available functionality for defining the properties and behavior of parts in the model.
Connections
Connections are used to define the association of different regions of interest between parts in an assembly.
Create Analysis
Create an analysis for your project.
Boundary Conditions
Boundary Conditions available for SimSolid.
Post Processing
Run analyses and view a variety of results in SimSolid.
Design Study
Design studies allow you to quickly evaluate and compare the structural performance from different design scenarios.
Verification Problems
Solved verification models.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides quick responses to typical and frequently asked questions regarding

Show STL Models in Display

Show raw STL data in the modeling window.

On the menu bar, click Project ➔ View original STL model.
In the dialog, click Add file.
Browse to the desired STL model file and click Open.
The file names populate the list in the dialog. The names in the list are selectable. STL models corresponding to the selected names are highlighted in the display
Click Close.