FEM Mode Workflow

Develop Your Model		• Create model geometry in Creo Parametric. • Simplify your model. • Select or define a system of units. • Add modeling prerequisites such as coordinate systems and regions, if desired. • Add materials, loads, and constraints. • Add idealizations such as shells, springs, beams, and masses. • Add connections such as welds, links, and interfaces. • Define the analysis.

Define an Analysis		• Select the analysis type. • Select the constraints, loads, modes, and frequencies to be used in the analysis, as applicable.

Create the Mesh		• Apply mesh controls. • Create the mesh. • Review the mesh and refine, if necessary.

Solve Your Model		• Export the mesh to FEA solvers such as NASTRAN or ANSYS. • Review the exported mesh. • Optionally, run the analysis.

Reviewing results		• If you ran an analysis, you can import the solved model into the postprocessor and review the results. • View graphical renditions of your model's analysis results • Define FEA parameters for your results • Review the analysis statistics • Evaluate FEM Hard Point reports

Be aware that the order of the steps—particularly during the model development phase—may be different depending on your preferences, modeling goals, and techniques. Additionally, if you plan to export a deck rather than run a FEM analysis from within Creo Simulate, you can skip defining an analysis.