Once the finite element mesh has been created, the materials assigned, restraints and loads imposed, the calculations can be run. Prior to running the calculations, the user selects the equation solving method, a list of results to be made available, and finally specifies additional analysis options which depend on the type of analysis to be run (buckling, nonlinear, thermo-elasticity, etc.).
Running calculations from the contextual menu (left) and from the AutoFEM Ribbon (right)
Once the calculation starts, the Study Properties may request additional information specific to that run:
Properties of a Static Analysis study
Solving dialogue, reporting on calculation status and progress