Open the Model

  1. Click Open on the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT).
    • In the Open dialog box that appears, navigate to your tutorial models folder.
    • Select the STEP (*.stp, *.ste, *.step) option in the CAD Files section of the Files of type drop-down menu.
    • Select the file, Vice Grips.step, and click Open.
  2. Ensure the analysis type is set to Linear Static Stress with Linear Material Models and click OK. The model opens in the FEA Editor environment as shown below.

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