Ansa Meta For CFD Presentation
Ansa Meta For CFD Presentation
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ANSA specifications
for CFD:
Supported platforms:
- Linux
- Windows
Parallel processing on
By permission of
multi core hardware for
Wirth Research Ltd maximum speed
64 bit code for unlimited
memory usage
Double precision for
high accuracy
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CFD formats: Neutral CAD formats:
Fluent IGES Input/Output:
Star-CD and CCM+ STEP
OpenFOAM VDA-FS
CFD++
CFX5
SC/Tetra
Native CAD formats:
CGNS
CATIA v4, v5, v6
TAU
Unigraphics NX
SU2
PTC Creo Parametric
PLOT3D
JT
CMSoft AERO-F
SolidWorks
UH-3D
Inventor
Parasolid
Direct Interfaces with Rhinoceros
other CAE codes:
TAITherm
THESEUS-FE
NASTRAN Other formats:
ABAQUS PATRAN
ANSYS STL
LS-DYNA VRML
and more.. and more..
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Industrial scale pre-
processing
Powerful generation and
visualization of large CFD
models
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Geometry
handling Geometry handling
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Geometry Handling
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Advanced automatic
and manual clean up
tools
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Cutting planes for
model examination and
cross section creation
Courtesy of PSA
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De-featuring and
watertight model
preparation
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Intersections Contacts/Proximities Emboss logos
De-featuring and
watertight model
preparation
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Combining Geometry
and FE-model mesh
(non-geometry mesh)
Powerful tools for
management and
connection of CAD
geometry and existing
FE-mesh
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Boolean operations on
geometry with option
for fillet creation
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Linked geometry
Link geometry available
for symmetric or periodic
(rotation or translation)
similar geometry allows
the generation of
compatible identical
meshes on each side in a
straightforward manner
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Geometry creation from
surface mesh
Automatic creation of
geometry from surface
mesh based on intelligent
perimeter identification
algorithm.
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Auto-detection of
geometrical features
- Sharp edges
- Leading edges
- Trailing edges
- Fillets
- 2D/3D Holes
and more..
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Surface Meshing
Surface
Meshing
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Surface Meshing
Multiple algorithms for
tria, quad or mixed-type
shell mesh
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Surface Meshing
Automatic Macro Area
merging for high quality
surface mesh
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Surface Meshing for
CFD
Fully automatic surface
meshing resolving all
curvatures and sharp
edges
Courtesy of PSA
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Flexible size boxes for
mesh refinement
Size Boxes of arbitrary
shape for local surface
mesh control
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Fully automatic
anisotropic mesh for
aerospace applications
Quad or tria anisotropic
mesh
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STL meshing
For Lattice Boltzmann
codes, like:
- ProLB
- Powerflow
- XFlow
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Proximity detection
and refinement
Proximity detection in
shell mesh and auto-
refinement
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Surface mesh
reconstruction
Reconstruction of existing
FE-model mesh for
element type modification,
Automatic Remeshing quality improvement,
feature line specified refinement, or coarsening,
element type
detection capturing all feature lines
of the model
Refining Coarsening
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Surface mesh
reconstruction
Reconstruction of bad
quality STL mesh
respecting local size and
curvature
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Surface wrapping
Imported STL
or unclean
wrapping
Variable length Wrapping,
geometry capturing local curvature
and model feature lines
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Surface wrapping
Variable length Wrapping,
Input STL data
Treatment (hole and gap closure)
capturing local curvature,
model feature lines with
proximity refinement and
contact prevention
Surface Wrapping
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Same part proximity
Proximity refinement
in surface wrapping
Different part proximity
Ability to specify
proximity refinement
settings to avoid fused
areas between different
or same parts
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Automatic detection
and closure of gaps and
openings
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Leak detection tools
Fast leak detection
functionality with
interactive cut plane
visualization
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Watertight model
creation for
intersection
Automatic detection
contact
of intersections and
proximities
intersections, contacts
and proximities
proximity
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Efficient creation of
models for e-coat
simulations starting
from FEA mesh
FEA analysis Watertight exterior mesh
shell mesh ready for volume meshing
for e-coat CFD model
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Surface mesh checks
Quality check according to
multiple criteria
(skewness, angle squish,
length, aspect, warp, etc.)
and solvers (Fluent, Star,
OpenFOAM etc.)
Clear identification of
poor-quality elements
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Properties Parts CFD model
management
Double parallel model
management tools:
Properties (corresponding
to CFD model zones) and
Parts (assembly hierarchy
extracted from CAD data)
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Configurations
management of
multiple variants
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Advanced model
comparison tool and
local model updating
Updated version of the model
in different file overlaid for
Functionality to compare
comparison current model with
updates in other ANSA
files, identify differences
in geometry, or other
attributes, and
automatically update the
Current model Current model with replaced
current model with the
areas automatically identified
from updated model necessary differences only
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Volume meshing
Volume
meshing
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Volume meshing
Fully automatic volume
and sub volume detection
applicable to the most
complex problems
By permission of
FORD WERKE GmbH
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Volume meshing
Fast and robust volume
meshing for all types of
elements (tetra, pyramid,
prism, hexa and
polyhedron)
By permission of Volkswagen AG
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Conformal mesh for MRF and porous zones and for conjugate heat transfer analyses Handling of multiple
fluid and solid zones
Non-conformal mesh for moving mesh analysis Periodic BCs matching node meshes
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Solar car and urban
environment
simulations
Courtesy of Actiflow BV
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Aerospace case EV-55
Courtesy of Evektor
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Complete volume mesh
of a human heart
2 million trias, 23 million
prisms and tetras
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Hexa-Interior volume
meshing
Fully-conformal variable
size Hexa-Interior mesh
with prism and pyramid
transitions
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HexaPoly volume
meshing
Variable size hexa mesh
with polyhedral elements
for transitions
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Flexible size boxes for
local mesh refinement
Size Boxes controlling
max element size
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Advanced boundary
layer generation
functionality
Multiple options:
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Flexible specification of
layer growth
Ability to create an X
number of layers in
absolute height mode and
Y number of additional outer
layers in aspect mode then switch to aspect
mode for the outer
additional layers, thus
X number of inner layers in ensuring a good cell
absolute mode volume change between
the layers and the tetra
mesh
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Robust layers
generation at extreme
heights and proximities
Powerful algorithm for
very large total layer
height and severe
proximities
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Conversion of hybrid
meshes to polyhedral
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Converted HexaInterior mesh Converted tetra and layers Polyhedral conversion
options
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Hextreme volume
meshing
Fully automated, highly
controllable, trim hexa and
polyhedral mesh
generation without the
need for watertight volume
definitions, running on
multi core hardware
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Semi-automatic
hexa/penta meshing
By permission of
City University racing team
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HexaBlock meshing
Global box Box splitting Deletion of unneeded boxes Hexa meshing based on
block structures
associated to the model
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HexaBlock meshing
Numerical simulation of
flow through S-duct - 1st
Propulsion Aerodynamics
Workshop
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HexaBlock meshing
Hexa meshing external
flows
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HexaBlock meshing
Advanced smoothing
algorithm with imposed
orthogonality near the
walls
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HexaBlock meshing
Turbomachinery
applications
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HexaBlock meshing
Fuel injector
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Pure Hexa Mesh
HexaBlock meshing of
generic jet exhaust
under wing
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Batch Meshing tool for
complete CFD mesh
generation
Batch Mesh provides:
• Automation
• Consistency
• Mesh specs traceability
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Automated mesh
refinement study
HLPW 1 model
Coarse
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Automated mesh
refinement study
HLPW 1 model
Medium
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Automated mesh
refinement study
HLPW 1 model
Fine
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Output solver files
Output
solver files
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Boundary condition
type specification for
various CFD solvers
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Full support of
OpenFOAM mesh and
case setup
Boundary conditions,
porous and MRF zones,
turbulence models,
controlDict support,
integrated checkMesh
and more
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Thermal management
support for TAITherm
and THESEUS-FE
Direct I/O of native *.tdf
files (TAITherm) and *.tfe
files (THESEUS-FE)
Support of shell and solid
mesh, Parts (single and
multilayer) and
Assemblies, Materials,
Boundary conditions and
main solver settings
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Morphing
Morphing
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ANSA Morphing
ANSA morphing tool has the following advantages:
• It is highly controllable allowing the user to perform the exact modifications that are required
• It employs fast morphing algorithms that can be used efficiently and robustly on large CFD models
• It is integrated in the same environment so that it can be used in conjunction with the
powerful ANSA functionality for geometry handling and surface and volume meshing
• It can be used with direct interfaces with all major CFD codes,
like Fluent, Star CCM+, and OpenFOAM among others
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Morphing
Morphing of shell and
volume mesh by user-
interaction, or in batch
mode accelerates
engineering development
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Morphing for external
Original mesh After morph aero
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Rear windscreen
morphing
By permission of Volkswagen AG
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Morphing of rear spoiler
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Morphing of ship
rudder
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Morphing on train
model
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Scalable morphing
deformations
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Support of adjoint
sensitivity guided
morphing
Sensitivity Based
optimization with ANSA
morphing boxes and
parameters that control
the motion of morphing
points using solver
calculated sensitivities
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Origin Curves
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Changing the ride
height setup with direct
morphing
Positioning of the
suspension setup without
loosing the watertight
integrity and quality of the
mesh
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original CAD Morphing optimization
loop
optimum
p1,p2,p3
p1,p2,p3…
CL,CD
OPTIMIZER
optimized CAD
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Create a model in ANSA Extract the pressures from
the CFD solver and map
CFD-FEA two way
and solve in CFD solver
them on an FEA mesh using coupling
ANSA Results Mapping tool
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Applying FEA
deformations on the
CFD mesh of the tyre
contact patch
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Liquid level calculations
Other tools
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Calculation of liquid volume, levels
and centre of gravity for various tank
Fuel and resting liquid
configurations and positions calculations
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FLUENT
One common
OPENFOAM CFX pre-processing
platform for all CFD
solvers
CFD++ STAR CD & CCM+
UH-3D SC/TETRA
POWERFLOW, TAU
XFLOW, ProLB CGNS SU2
(NASTRAN, STL)
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Post- processing
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META
An advanced CAE post-
processing tool for FEA
CFD and CFD analysis
Basic concepts and
From solver results to
report
features:
3D post processing • Powerful tools for 3D & 2D
Post Processing
2D post processing
User calculations • High performance graphics
Correlation studies • Low memory footprint
Reporting • Best-in-class multi-model
handling
Automation tools
• Generation of high-quality
reports
• Outstanding automation
capabilities
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ANSYS Fluent Converge
• Fluent 2d and 3d
Supported format
CGNS
*.msh, *cas, *dat
AVL-FIRE
• CFDpost compatible
TAITherm
*.cdat
THESEUS- FE
OpenFOAM LS-DYNA ICFD
• ascii/binary data, ABAQUS CFD
partitioned results Ensight
• FEMZIP file support Tecplot
Fieldview
StarCCM+
Paraview VTK
• *.ccm ,*.sim, *.simh
and *.trk files
CAD Files
CFD++
• IGES, STEP, Catia
SC/Tetra
and more
ANSYS CFX STL, VRML,
PowerFlow Wavefront and
DLR-TAU more….
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Supported formats
• Standard and Polyhedral
elements
• Steady state and
transient results
• MRF (multiple reference
frame) zones and moving
mesh
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Support of overset
meshes for Fluent
and StarCCM+
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Cut Planes and Iso-
Surfaces
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Line Integral
Convolution
visualization
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Volume rendering
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Streamlines and Oil-
flow display
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Multiple streamline
visualization options
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Double fringe bars for
Total pressure contours Velocity vectors simultaneous display
of contour and vector
data
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Symmetric and
periodic display of
results
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Camera matching tool
Correlate physical images
and videos with CFD
results
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Animation editor tool
for creation of flying
camera videos
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Materials rendering
and environment
mapping
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Rendering with
material textures
Textures from imported
image files can be applied
on models
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Multiple light sources
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Multiple windows
• 3d and 2d windows
• Setup styles and entities
visibility per window
• Different models can be
placed in one or more
windows
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Multiple model
handling and
comparison
Load multiple models and
compare cases from
different solvers, meshes,
physical models and
numerical setups
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Multiple model
handling and
comparison
Map results from one
model to another and
calculate their differences
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Session file support for
replaying all post-
processing actions
• Overlay and compare
multiple iterations of
data
• Set the respective files or
paths of the second
model
• All new data are
automatically overlaid
on the respective
windows
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Query of model
dimensions
• Measurement of
distance, angle, area
• Projected Area
measurement Identify
Min/Max values or
critical areas
• Annotations
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Calculation tools
• Drag/Lift Forces and
Coefficients
• Moments
• Surface/Volume
integrals
• Results Sum, Average,
Difference
• Pressure Drop example:
Surface Integrals
- - - - - - - - -
Pid Name Area Weighted Average
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2 interior_downstream_cat 1187.68000
3 interior_upstream_cat 17057.3000
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sum 18244.98
Avg 9122.49
Diff 15869.62
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2D Plots
Cd/Cl plots vs
Time/Distance
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Image and video output
in numerous formats
• JPEG
• PNG
• TIFF
• BMP
• GIF
• PS
• EPS
• MPEG
• AVI
• Animated GIF
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META Project file
Output all current entities,
Geometry Test Data Annotations results & objects in a
project file
Results Cut Planes Report
Streamlines 2d Plots Windows
Project File
META native binary format file
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Data compression of
project files
Uncompressed
META offers the possibility
to save a Project file with
compressed data leading
to significant file size
reduction without loss of
accuracy
Compressed Fine
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Summary report
Forces-Coefs
Pid Name Drag Coef Lift Coef
1 car_body 0.159 0.671
2 door 0.001 0.012
3 glass -0.004 0.334
4 underbody 0.035 -0.921
5 front_wheelhouse 0.040 -0.124
6 rear_wheelhouse 0.010 -0.092
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Report capabilities
• Create HTML, PPTX or
PDF reports
• Add images and videos
• Support of META viewer
objects
• Reports can be tagged,
stored and quickly
recovered
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META viewer plugin
• License free reduced
version of MEΤΑ
• Web Browser,
PowerPoint Plug-in and
standalone executable
META Viewer • Loads Project Files only
as PowerPoint
plugin in slides
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Virtual Reality CFD
post-processing
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Script language
Script Language
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PYTHON scripting
support
Creation of user defined
functions through
scripting for automation
and customization of
specific tasks, extending
further the software’s
functionality
Build-in script editor for
script creation, debugging
and execution
PYTHON programming
language support
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Application industries
Automotive
Motorsports
Aerospace
Rail
Marine
Energy
Electronics
and more…
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Conclusions
ANSA covers all the CFD pre-processing needs in a single environment, from CAD
import, to advanced model management , geometry cleanup and preparation,
automated surface and volume meshing and finally morphing and optimization.
It offers to the user the choice between high quality mesh generation on the
geometry level and also quick meshing solutions like surface wrapping, depending
on the needs and resources of the project.
ANSA provides high quality meshes for all CFD solvers, offering the possibility to
make comparisons or use several codes depending on your needs and is also one
common pre-processor platform for all other CAE disciplines, facilitating data
exchange between different departments.
META provides powerful automated post-processing for CFD and integrates with
ANSA as a complete pre and post-processing solution for industrial applications.
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