HeliusMCT-v2-Tutorial-1-Ansys

Tutorial 1 Helius:MCT™ Version 2.0 for ANSYS July, 2009 Abstract This document provides a step-by-step tutorial that demonstrates the use of Helius:MCT. The primary emphasis is the creation of ANSYS models that are compatible with Helius:MCT and the viewing of special solution variables that are computed by Helius:MCT. Tutorial 1 demonstrates the use of ANSYS Mechanical in building an ANSYS finite element model. For questions, comments or further information, contact Firehole Technologies at support@fireholetech.com Legal Notices Copyright 2009, Firehole Technologies, Inc. Helius:MCT is a trademark of Firehole Technologies, Inc. Any use of the Helius:MCT trademark requires the prior written consent of Firehole Technologies, Inc. ANSYS Mechanical is a trademark of ANSYS, Inc. Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 3 2 TUTORIAL STEPS ............................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 CREATING THE PART ........................................................................................................................ 4 2.2 DEFINE AN ELEMENT TYPE ................................................................................................................ 5 2.3 CREATING A USER ...