Getting Started

To make this process easy, we're going to use a simple color-coding system for steps and notes:

• Steps are numbered. Some steps are followed by a series of simple actions, listed as "A", "B", etc.
• Commands found in the User Interface (like button names) are shown in bold.

1. Click the Simulation CFD icon on your Desktop:

...and Autodesk® Simulation CFD opens:

2. Click Open, and navigate to C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Simulation CFD 2014\Tutorials\Exhibit Hall.

Can't find the ProgramData folder?

Open a file browser window (Start menu > Computer).

From the top left corner, click Organize > Folder and search options.

Click the View tab.

Select the Show hidden files, folder, and drives option.

Click Ok.

Using Windows® XP?

You can find the model here: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\Simulation CFD 2014\Tutorials\Quick Start\Flow Control.

Using Simulation CFD 360?

Navigate to C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Simulation CFD 360 2014\Tutorials\Quick Start\Flow Control

or

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\Simulation CFD 2014\Tutorials\Quick Start\Flow Control.

3. Select Exhibit Hall.cfz, and click Open.

Note: This is a share file, which contains only the geometry (no settings). It was created by transferring the model from Autodesk® Revit into Autodesk® Simulation CFD.

You should see the Exhibit Hall model in Autodesk® Simulation CFD:

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