New User Quick Start

In these short topics we introduce Simulation Composite Analysis.

Watch the Quick Start Videos

These short videos take you through the basics of Simulation Composite Analysis.

	Create a New Material In this video we will characterize a carbon/epoxy lamina using Composite Material Manager.
	Using the Plug-ins Use the Plug-ins to add a composite material to your model.
	Execute the Analysis Watch this video to learn how to execute a job from the command line.
	Interpret Your Results Learn what the results of your simulation mean.

Review the Quick Start Guides

Read through the Quick Start Guides to understand the steps required to use Simulation Composite Analysis.

Do a Quick Start Tutorial

The Quick Start tutorials offer simple problems that introduce common steps in performing an analysis with Simulation Composite Analysis.

	Create an Analysis Step and Define Field Outputs for Abaqus
	Create an Analysis Step and Define Solution Outputs for ANSYS
	Prepare an MSC Nastran Bulk Data File for use with Simulation Composite Analysis

Apply What You Have Learned

Now that you have explored the basics, it is time to create your own simulations. The skills and processes learned in the Quick Start section will help you with your analyses.

As you explore more of Simulation Composite Analysis, remember to consult the following resources:

User Guides (in-depth details for performing analyses with Simulation Composite Analysis)
Tutorials (detailed and thorough problems describing the use of Simulation Composite Analysis)
Example Problems (problems that demonstrate some of the capabilities of the software)
Theory Manual (in-depth explanation of Multicontinuum Theory and how it is implemented in Simulation Composite Analysis)