Open a Geometry File

Use this step to use the ACIS or Parasolid version of the tutorial model.

Step 1: Start Autodesk® CFD and click New

Start Autodesk® CFD from the Desktop or Windows® Start menu:

Click New from the Start & Learn tab:

new study

Step 2: Select the model file

On the New Design Study dialog, click Browse.

On the File manager dialog, navigate to Users\Public\Public Documents\Autodesk\CFD 2020\Tutorials\<file type>\solar-heating.

Note: <file type> is ACIS or Parasolid.

Click Open.

Step 3: Create the Design Study

  1. Enter a Name for the new design study. This can be anything you want.
  2. Make sure Create is the active option on the button, and click Create.

new design study

Autodesk® CFD starts, and creates the Design Study for the tutorial.

Note: If the Geometry Tools dialog appears, close it before proceeding to the next step.

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