CAD System Integration

ANSYS Geometry Interfaces

With ANSYS you can use your existing native CAD geometry directly with no translations, no IGES, and no middle geometry formats. ANSYS has had native, bi-directional, integration with the most popular CAD systems for over 10 years and also provides integration directly into the CAD menu bar making it simple to launch the ANSYS world class simulation directly from your CAD system.

Parameter and Dimension Control

The ANSYS Workbench Environment uses a unique plug-in architecture to maintain associativity with the CAD systems for solid and surface models, allowing you to make design changes to your CAD model without having to reapply loads and/or supports. You can either pick the CAD dimension to change directly, or enhance your design iterations with the Parameter Manager. The ANSYS Parameter Manager in Workbench provides an easy way to set up multiple design scenarios by simply filling out the Parameter Manager spreadsheet and ANSYS will automatically update the geometry and run your muliple solutions! Click Image to Enlarge...

ANSYS Parameter Manager

Supported CAD systems and file types:
(Select your CAD for details)