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SOLIDWORKS Simulation
This chapter includes the following topics:
• Collapse Simulation Tree Folders
• Distributed Coupling for Pins and Bolts
• Draft and High-Quality Mesh Definition
• Free Body Forces for Nonlinear Studies
• Link Between Results and Model Files
• Repair Corrupt Studies
• Simulation Evaluator
• Simulation Performance Improvements
• Stress Averaging at Mid-Side Nodes
• Thermal Loads for Beams
SOLIDWORKS ® Simulation Standard, SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional, and SOLIDWORKS
Simulation Premium are separately purchased products that you can use with SOLIDWORKS
Standard, SOLIDWORKS Professional, and SOLIDWORKS Premium.
Collapse Simulation Tree Folders
In a simulation study tree, you can collapse all folders and subfolders with a single
command.
To collapse all folders and subfolders in a simulation study tree:
• Right-click a simulation folder or subfolder, and click Collapse Tree Items . You
can also right-click an empty are next to a simulation folder to access Collapse Tree
Items.
Distributed Coupling for Pins and Bolts
The introduction of distributed coupling enhances the formulation of pin and bolt
connectors.
Distributed coupling allows the faces attached to pin and bolt connectors to deform, which
delivers a more realistic representation of a connector’s behavior. Distributed coupling
for pins and bolts is available for linear static studies only.
In the Connectors PropertyManager, under Connection Type, select Distributed.
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