Running an analysis on Windows OS

Before running an analysis, parameters for the model need to be set. The status of these parameters are identified in the Study Tasks pane. A green tick identifies that the adjacent parameter has been set.

The mesh can be generated at run time. All other parameters must be specified before launching the analysis

Tip: Double click on each task to open the appropriate tool or dialog needed to assign or alter a parameter.

Cloud vs Local solve

The meshing of the part and the running of the analysis can be done either locally or on the cloud. It is possible, for example, to mesh the part in the cloud but run the analysis locally. The Mesh and Analyze options can be set respectively in the Home tab > Create panel > Mesh or Home tab > Analysis > Analyze drop down box.

By default, meshing and the analysis are performed locally. Once changed, the last combination of run locations will be used.

Note: To run jobs on the cloud, you need a current Autodesk® Account, an Autodesk ID and password, and sufficient Cloud Credits for the requested task.

When you run jobs on the cloud, if you lose your internet connection, analyses already scheduled will not be affected, and the results can be downloaded when your internet connection is restored.

1. Click (Home tab > Analysis panel > Analyze) to run the analysis. If the part has not been meshed, two jobs will be launched. One to generate the mesh and one to run the analysis. As soon as the first set of intermediate results are available, they will be listed under the Results node in the Study Tasks pane. Select a plot to view the results.