Activity 1: Create a new shape optimization study

In this activity, you

• Create the Study 1 - Shape Optimization study

• Choose the units for the simulation.

  Note: The simulation units are independent of the units specified in the Design workspace.

  

  Browser when model is first imported (left). Browser after creating a new Shape Optimization study (right).

Prerequisites

• Fusion is started.
• Data file location: Samples > Basic Training > 11-Simulation > GripperArm.

Steps

1. Open the starting shape model, GripperArm in the Z up direction, from the Basic Training folder in the Data Panel.

   1. If the Data Panel is not currently shown, click Show Data Panel at the top of the screen.
   2. The top level (home view) of the Data Panel is divided into two subsections: ALL PROJECTS and SAMPLES. Scroll down until you reach SAMPLES.
   3. Double-click the Basic Training folder to open it.
   4. Double-click the 11 - Simulation folder to open it.
   5. Double-click the GripperArm model to open it in the canvas.
      Note: The sample model is read-only, so you must save a copy of it to a personal project.
      
      
      

2. Identify a personal project in which to save the starting shape models.

   1. Click File > Save as.
   2. Enter a name, such as GripperArm, in the name field.
   3. Expand the arrow button next to the Location field.
   4. Locate and click on an existing project, or click New Project to start a new project.

3. Identify or create a folder in which to save the starting shape models.

   1. Double-click on a folder in the project to select it, or create a new folder.
   2. To create a new folder, click New Folder.
   3. Type a name, such as GripperArm for the folder.
   4. Press Enter.
   5. Double-click the folder to make it the current file saving location.
   6. Click Save

4. Select Shape Optimization as the new simulation study.

   1. Click on the Change Workspace drop-down menu at the top left end of the toolbar and select Simulation.
      
      
   2. In the New Studies dialog box, select Shape Optimization.
   3. Click Create Study to close the New Study dialog and create the new study.

5. Change the default units system to Metric (SI).

   1. In the Browser, hover over Units then click Edit.
   2. In the Units Settings dialog, choose Metric (SI) from the Default Unit Set drop-down list.
   3. Click OK to accept the change and close the dialog.

Activity 1 summary

In this activity, you

• Created the Study 1 - Shape Optimization study
• Chose the units for the simulation.