New User Quick Start
In these short topics we introduce Helius PFA.
Watch the Quick Start Videos
These short videos take you through the basics of Helius PFA.
- Create a New Material - In this video we 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 - ANSYS - Watch this video to learn how to run an ANSYS model from the command line.
- Interpret Your Results - ANSYS - Learn to create a contour plot of the discrete damage state in ANSYS.
- Interpret Your Results - Autodesk Inventor Nastran - Learn to create a contour plot of the discrete damage state in Autodesk Inventor Nastran.
Review the Quick Start Guides
Read through the Quick Start Guides to understand the steps required to use Helius PFA.
Do a Quick Start Tutorial
The Quick Start tutorials offer simple problems that introduce common steps in performing an analysis with Helius PFA.
 | Create an Analysis Step and Define Solution Outputs for ANSYS |
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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 Helius PFA, remember to consult the following resources:
- User Guides (in-depth details for performing analyses with Helius PFA)
- Tutorials (detailed and thorough problems describing the use of Helius PFA)
- 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 Helius PFA)