Convergence Method

Convergence gives you an idea of how accurate your results are. If your analysis does not reach convergence during a design study, the results may not have the desired accuracy. In this case, you need to modify your model.

• Single-Pass Adaptive—Runs a first pass at a polynomial order of 3 and determines a local estimate of stress error. Using this error estimate, Creo Simulate determines a new p-order distribution and performs a final pass.

• Quick Check (No Convergence)—Performs a single pass at a uniform polynomial order of 3. You can use this method to verify that you have defined your analysis correctly.

Analysis Types	Multi-Pass Adaptive	Single-Pass Adaptive	Quick Check
linear static, modal	available	available only for 3D models or plane strain and axisymmetric models with 2D solids or plane stress models with 2D shells.	available
prestress modal, buckling	available	available only for 3D models	available
prestress static	available	not available	available
static analysis with large deformation	not available	available	available
static analysis of models with contact interfaces	available only if large deformation is not calculated	available	available
static analysis of models with elastoplastic materials	not available	available	available
static analysis of models with hyperelastic materials	not available	available	available