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16.0 Release

Lecture 7:

Introduction to Advanced Topics

Introduction to ANSYS DesignModeler

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In this lecture we will learn about: Geometry Import Properties CAD Connections Uni/Bi-Directional Connectivity Parameters handling Some advanced topics

Introduction to Advanced Topics

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Import and data transfer related properties Applicable for imports Most of the settings done through

Basic Geometry Options

and Advanced Geometry Options

Basic Properties Parameters option for importing

parameters defined in CAD package

Parameter Key filters the parameters from CAD that enter Workbench

If not specified, all parameters enter WB

Geometry Properties (1)

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Basic Properties (cont.) Named Selection

Define in CAD & transfer to WB

Filter under WB

Set to NS (by default) remove it to import all parameters

Activate WB option

Geometry import / named selections

Advanced Properties Select Use Associativity to establish association between CAD

and WB

Import defined CAD properties :

Coordinate Systems,

Work Points, etc.

Smart CAD Update

Changes made in other options get updated in the mode

Geometry Properties (2) Workbench: Tools Options

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In workbench project page File/import Import

Uni-directional connectivity Import neutral/native CAD files directly into Design Modeler

CAD Connections : Approach I

Import I

Geometry cell on project page

Import II

In Design Modeler page Multiple imports possible Appends geometries

Import III

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Export parameters from CAD to Workbench Parameter change in CAD reflects in

Workbench and vice versa

Direct connection in UG NX

Bi-directional connectivity Launch Workbench from CAD System

CAD Connections : Approach II

Bi-directional CAD connectivity

Attach to Active CAD Geometry Imports active CAD geometry in DM Can attach only saved CAD sessions

Bi-directional import from DM

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Helps execute a set of operations repeatedly with different input values Useful for analyzing multiple design points

By modifying geometry/topology parameters

Parameters can be either used for : Sketch dimensions, Plane creation inputs, 3D operation values, etc.

Parameters can be linked with each other through expressions Defined in Design Modeler or Workbench

Parameters can be controlled from Workbench No need for Design Modeler to be opened

CAD Connection

CAD Connections & Parameterization

Parameterization

What is it ?

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Types of Parameters

Changes the dimensions or locations of a given feature Does not necessarily change the total

number of entities in the model

Geometric parameters

Modifying the feature itself by adding or removing geometry Can change total number of entities in the

model

Topological parameters

Parameterized

number of copies

in a pattern

Parameterized

dimension

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Bi-directional CAD Connectivity & Parameters

Pro.Engineer

Design Modeler

Hole diameters Number of holes

Parameters

Parameters from

WB to CAD

Parameters from

CAD to WB

CAD Parameters

DM Parameters

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Creating Parameters in Design Modeler

Procedure

Any input prefixed with the symbol can be parameterized Toggle to D to parameterize that particular input

Default Parameter Name Pattern Feature Name.Dimension Reference

Parameter name can be changed

Example:

A dimension reference (H1) for a sketch created on the XYPlane = XYPlane.H1

A dimension reference (FD1) for Extrude1 = Extrude1.FD1

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Parameter Manager

Accessible from the Toolbar or Tools menu

Design Parameters tab List the existing parameters & assigned values

Parameter/Dimension Assignments tab Contains expressions

relating the original dimension reference to the value set in the Design Parameters tab

This 2 defined parameters become obsolete and can be suppressed (or deleted)

Create the needed expressions & Check to evaluate them

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Parameter Manager

Parameters created in Design Modeler can be managed in:

Parameter Editor in DM Parameter Set in WB

Expression can be created in the Outline of All Parameters in WB

Multiple Design Points can be created using different values of the parameterized independent variable

Linked together &

Updated in background

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Miscellaneous Topics

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Advanced Sweep Options

Sweep Options

Scale Taper or expand the Profile as it is swept along the path of Sweep

Twist Specification No Twist : Helical sweep is not created

Turns : Specify number of turns to complete over the path length

Pitch : Specify length per 1 full turn

4m

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Body Operation: Move, Align and Orient Using By Direction option, one can align bodies by using alignment vertices for aligning axes of bodies and orienting bodies with respect to each other.

User needs to select bodies, pair vertices for Source & Destination Move and directions for Source & Destination Align and/or Source & Destination Orient

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Coordinate File for 3D Curve

A coordinate file must be a simple text file in the following format:

The pound sign (#) indicates a comment Empty lines are ignored Data consists of five fields, all on one line, separated by

spaces and/or tabs:

Group number (integer)

Point number (integer)

X coordinate

Y coordinate

Z coordinate

A data line cannot contain the same Group number and Sequence number as a previous data line.

For a closed curve, the point number of the last line should be 0. In this case, the coordinate fields are ignored.

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Managing External Files The WB project file structure provides a directory named

user_files

The WB protects this directory and ensures that it is managed and archived appropriately.

Files from separate applications that are associated with this project can be safely stored in this directory.

CAD data (imported geometry data) should be stored here, especially if you intend to transfer the project to another computer.

When the project is reopened and the CAD data is not saved in user_files WB will prompt you to locate the file:

From the View Menu, select Files.

Right click on the relevant file in the list and select Repair filename.xxx.

Browse to the file in the user_files folder.

The new path will be saved with the project.

Example Project Directory

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Original Selection No Yes

Named Selections : Propagation Property

Merge

Yes Selection propagates to all resultant entities No Selection propagates to just one of the resultant entities or destroyed

Split

Copy

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Workshops

Do any 2 OR 3 workshops from Workshops number 7a, 7b, 7c and 7e

7a 7c 7b 7e

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What have we learnt in this session?

Geometry Properties

CAD Connections

Parameters

Summary