New User Quick Start

In these short topics, we introduce you to Autodesk® Simulation CFD. There are three steps to learn the basics:

Step 1: Watch the Quick Start Videos.

These five short videos take you through the basics of Simulation CFD. Feel free to watch all five in series or explore a Quick Start tutorial along the way.

	The CFD Story CFD analysis is a powerful tool for understanding how fluids (liquids and gases) behave and how they work with the products we design. In this video, we explore why you should use CFD analysis, what it does, and when you should use it.
	The Process Where to begin? Watch this video to learn about the Simulation CFD process.
	Interaction Basics How do you navigate the model, set the selection mode, and control part appearance? Watch this short video to learn how to work with Simulation CFD.
	The User Interface What do you need to know about the user interface to get started quickly? Watch this video to find out!
	Keep Learning Where can you learn more about Simulation CFD? Watch this video to learn more about learning Simulation CFD.

Step 2: Do a Quick Start Tutorial.

These tutorials feature three different applications often simulated with Simulation CFD. They introduce similar concepts, so select the one that most interests you. Each tutorial takes about 20 minutes to setup and run.

	Flow Control Simulate water flowing through a hydraulic control valve. The valve is half open, so the goal is to find the pressure drop and flow distribution.
	AEC Ventilation Simulate air flow within an office enclosure. The model simulates a summer design day, so it's hot outside and we need to keep the occupant cool.
	Electronics Cooling Simulate air flow and component temperatures in an electronics chassis. The enclosure contains PCBs, chips, and a fan to keep things cool.

Step 3: Apply what you've learned.

Now that you have explored the basics, it's time to start creating your own simulations. The skills you learned in these videos and tutorials will help you with your own flow and heat transfer simulations.

As you explore more Simulation CFD functionality, remember to consult the Learning and Usage guides of the Simulation CFD Help. Additionally, the Quick Start Keep Learning Video lists several additional resources to help you get guidance and answers.