Nastran in-CAD provides a fully functional non-linear simulation tool right inside Inventor! This includes a powerful pre-processor, results analysis tools, and of course access to the Nastran solver for solutions.
AUTODESK INVENTOR 2015 SIMULATION UPDATE
Finally, for existing Simulation Mechanical subscribers you need only download the R1 update – it includes all of the functionality of Autodesk Nastran! Autodesk Nastran in-CADįinally we come to what I think is the most exciting new product resulting from this partnership: Nastran in-CAD.
AUTODESK INVENTOR 2015 SIMULATION SOFTWARE
For existing Autodesk customers that have other simulation software that can export to the Nastran format, Autodesk Nastran is a cost-effective solution to introduce the Nastran solver to their environment. Existing NEi Software customers that used a 3rd party pre- and post-processor (like Femap) may want to continue purchasing Autodesk Nastran. If you purchase Autodesk Nastran you will still need a tool for pre- and post-processing of models. Autodesk NastranĪutodesk Nastran is the equivalent of NEi Nastran, which is in effect just the Nastran solver and what is now the Autodesk Nastran Editor. This is a key benefit to existing NEi Software customers, as NEi couldn’t offer cloud-based solving to their customers prior to the Autodesk acquisition. Keep in mind that Simulation Mechanical 2015 R1 is also included in Autodesk’s Simulation Flex product line, which offers both local desktop solutions and the ability to solve in the cloud. The Editor can be used to both edit Nastran bulk data files prior to analysis and as a post-processor to review results. The Autodesk Nastran Editor is a tool unique in the industry that gives analysts greater control over their Nastran FEA models and results. You can use all the tools you’re familiar with in Simulation Mechanical for pre- and post-processing of models, and choose to use either the old standby Sim Mechanical solver or the Nastran solver. Sim Mechanical 2015 R1 includes all of the traditional capabilities of Sim Mechanical and incorporates two new key features: the Nastran solver and what is now called the Autodesk Nastran Editor.