Create a simulation

When you start the Frame Analysis environment, the only available command guides you to Create Simulation as a first step. An assembly can keep multiple simulations with different properties.

To create a simulation:

On the ribbon, click Frame Analysis tab Manage panel Create Simulation. The beam model is automatically converted into idealized nodes and beams to conduct structural analysis. The graphics window displays beams, nodes, and the gravity glyph. The Create New Simulation dialog box displays. Specify the Simulation name. On the Simulation Type tab, specify the type of simulation. If you select Modal Analysis, specify further options such as Tolerance or Number of Iterations. On the Model tab, specify Model representations to use (Model State, Design View, and Positional representation), and iAssembly member name, if applicable. Click OK.