Set up an optimization analysis as you would a standard analysis. Optionally, define optimization criteria, then select the optimization analysis and run.

1.Create a new project, or open an existing one.

1.Click Import from the Quick Access toolbar, and import a CAD model.

1.Click (Mesh tab > Mesh panel > Generate Mesh) and generate a mesh on your model.

1.Click (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel), and select a molding process.

1.Click (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Analysis Sequence), and select an analysis sequence.

1.Click (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Select Material), and select a material for analysis.

1.Click (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Injection Location), and set an injection location on your model

1.Click (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Process Settings), and enter the processing conditions for analysis.

1.Select the Optimization Criteria tab, and define optimization criteria, if appropriate.

1.Click (Geometry tab > Modify panel > Modify CAD Surfaces), and define CAD modifications you are interested in, if appropriate.

**Note**: CAD modifications can be incorporated into a Parametric Study, but not a DOE analysis.

1.Click (Home tab > Molding Process Setup panel > Optimization), and select an optimization analysis from the list of options.

1.Specify the experiment type, the Variables, and the Criteria, and review the Options tab.

**Note**: To retain the results of an analysis for further investigation, select **Keep result files** from the **Options** tab.

1.Click Finish

1.Click (Home tab > Analysis panel > Analyze) to launch the analysis.