Chapter 1

Introduction
Introduction
ANSYS Workbench Training Manual

ANSYS Workbench - DesignModeler

• Workbench Technology Strengths:
• Reliable geometry importing capabilities.
• Robust meshing capabilities.
• Integrated tools.
• Bi-directional CAD associativity.
• Parameter management driving DOE optimization and
variational technology.

ANSYS Workbench

DesignModeler Simulation DesignXplorer

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Introduction
DesignModeler Training Manual

ANSYS Workbench - DesignModeler

• DesignModeler (DM) is a component of
ANSYS Workbench.

• A CAD-like modeler with analysis

modeling goals:
– Performs unique geometry modification
capabilities for simulation:
• Feature Simplification
• Spot Welds
• Split Surfaces
• Surface Model Extraction
• Planar Body Extraction
• Beam Modeling
• Enclosure Operation
– Contains parametric modeling DesignModeler
capability:
• 2D Sketcher with Dimensions and
Constraints
– Integrates directly with ANSYS
Workbench - Simulation (Sim).

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