Simulation; Frame Analysis; Simulation Guide; Materials Assignment For Simulation - Autodesk INVENTOR 2011 Brochure

Technical What's New

Simulation

The powerful simulation tools in Autodesk Inventor
2011 software have been enhanced to make it easier for
you to create and validate multiple design iterations�
Simulation scenario setups have been streamlined,
and the visual feedback and simulation results are now
clearer and more customizable�

Frame Analysis

Simulate the performance of load bearing frame
models quickly and efficiently with Frame Analysis�
Fully integrated with Frame Generator, Frame Analysis
offers a complete end-to-end Digital Prototyping
environment� Users can sketch out their framed
structure, create the detailed design with frame
members from our extensive library, and then quickly
simulate the response of the frames to gravity and
other loads in an easy-to-use environment that
automatically brings over the material properties and
member cross sections from Frame Generator�
Using Frame Analysis, you can set up and run a static
stress or modal analysis of your frame structure� The
assembly is automatically converted into idealized
nodes and beams� You can define mechanical
properties of beams and apply loads and constraints to
your frame to simulate your test case� Once the criteria
are entered, you can run the simulation and view
the behavior relative to the conditions you defined�
Inventor 2011 features enhancements to simulation
visualization, including the ability to record animations
of displacement and stress results over time� You can
produce video output of the displacement animation�
After running the analysis, you can take advantage of
the report generation tools to present your results and
embed graphics and animation in your reports�
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Simulation Guide

Inventor 2011 makes it easier than ever for everyone to
take full advantage of the many powerful simulation
tools in Inventor� The Simulation Guide walks you
through the steps required to define the best scenario
to represent the particular loads or interactions� The
new Simulation Guide makes simulation accessible
even to new and occasional users by helping them
to set up loads, constraints, and contacts as well as
generate and interpret the results�

Materials Assignment for Simulation

Save time by easily selecting several components in
the materials browser using the Shift or Ctrl button
to simultaneously change the material properties� In
addition, all the selected components are highlighted
in the graphical display as well as the stress analysis
browser to help you identify all the components
affected by the material property changes�

Editable Simulation Reports

Output simulation results in a single file (�mht or �rtf)
that is editable in the most commonly used word
processing software� Easily modify and customize the
reports as needed� The single file also significantly
streamlines the management of simulation reports in
data management systems�
Autodesk Inventor 2011