COMSOL model geometries can be created by importing a CAD design from a range of platforms and file formats. Both imported and synchronized CAD designs are handled in COMSOL Multiphysics using the Parasolid® geometry kernel that permits downstream modifications to the geometry, including Boolean geometry operations and partitioning to create additional domains for simulation, for example for fluid flow applications.įile import capabilities offer complementing functionality to the concurrent use of Solid Edge and COMSOL Multiphysics for geometry synchronization. LiveLink™ for Solid Edge ® also provides the file handling capabilities available in the CAD Import Module, including options for file import, and export.

Optimization studies make it easy to verify design parameters such as the placement of critical features, a task that would otherwise require setting up many simulations based on tracking multiple CAD files. During this process the CAD model parameters defined within Solid Edge are repeatedly accessed and modified by COMSOL Multiphysics based on either the evaluations of the optimization criteria or the parameter values specified for the sweep. Bidirectional updates are automatic when both programs are open at the same time and you are solving an optimization study or running a parametric sweep. The geometry synchronization is associative, which means that physics definitions are preserved on model domains and boundaries throughout the design update process. Synchronized Geometry Updates Keep Physics Definitions IntactĬOMSOL model geometries are directly synchronized with the corresponding CAD designs by using the functionality provided in LiveLink™ for Solid Edge ®.

Capabilities include optimization studies and automated parametric sweeps, techniques for geometry refinement, and concurrent updates to your designs during the simulation process. A COMSOL model created from your design can include any relevant physical effects and their interactions ensuring that simulations are accurate.ĬOMSOL Multiphysics with LiveLink™ for Solid Edge ® maximizes productivity with tools and features that facilitate integration and expand the possibilities for design evaluation. Combining Solid Edge 3D designs with the simulation capabilities in COMSOL Multiphysics allows you to visualize and optimize both the physical design and how it performs in the actual operating environment. Solid Edge ® is a 3D design system that can enhance your designs and make the design process more efficient. LiveLink™ for Solid Edge ® is part of a robust platform that enables you to integrate multiphysics simulation into your 3D product design workflow.

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