Apply Default Solution Settings

Apply solution settings to the entire assembly.

There are three types of solution settings available.

  1. In the main toolbar, click Settings > Default solution settings.
  2. In the dialog, choose one of the following options:
    Adaption Procedure
    Global Select the Global option from the drop-down menu.
    • Best for general load path prediction, modes and/or thermal analysis.
    • Uses 3 adaptive passes, Adapt to thin solids, and global adaption.
    • Refinement level is set to Standard.
    • Typically the fastest solution method.
    Global + Local Select the Global + Local option from the drop-down menu.
    • Best for stress calculation with more precision.
    • Uses 4 adaptive passes, Adapt to features, and Adapt to thin solids.
    • Automatically creates local group for the parts and groups based on its relative volume. Part volume grouping is automatically done based on the total volume of the assembly. The parts that account for the 10 percent of the total volume are grouped together. For example, the top 10 percent go into group 1, 10-20 percent in group 2 and so on.
    • Refinement level is set to Standard.
    Custom
    1. Select the Custom option from the drop-down menu.
    2. Define the max number of adaptive solution passes. This rarely needs to be more than 6.
    3. Optional: Select the Adapt to features check box.
    4. Optional: Select the Adapt to thin solids check box.
    5. Optional: Refinement level can be set manually among three options; Standard, Increased, and High.
  3. Click OK.