Running an Optimization Exercise

In this exercise you will run your first optimization and analysis of a model. You will open
a model that has already been setup for the runs. Download the model for the exercise
here.

Step 1: Open the Model

1. Click the Open icon.

2. Browse and select Exercise_1.stmod from the download location.

The model opens into session and appears as in the image.

Step 2: Run the Optimization

1. Click the Structure page.
2. Select Optimize.

3. Review the optimization constraints in the Run Optimization window and make sure
the Minimum Thickness is set to 0.03 m

4. Click Run.
Once the optimization is complete a green flag will appear.

5. Clicking the green flag imports the results.

Note: You may also import the results by selecting the result and clicking View Now
in the Run Status window.

Step 3: Review the Results

1. Use the Topology Slider in the Shape Explorer window to explore the results.

2. Reposition the Topology Slider to the center mark.

Step 4: Run the Analysis and View the Results

In this step you can view the stress values of the optimized design. For more
information see the Finite Element Analysis module.
1. Select the Analyze icon in the Shape Explorer.

Once the Analysis is complete a green flag will appear.

2. Clicking the green flag imports the results.

Note: You may also import the results by clicking View Now in the Run Status
window.
3. Explore the various analysis results in the Analysis Explorer.