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# Define [[finite element analysis]] data (loads, constraints, or materials) based on analysis type (thermal, structural, or fluid). Apply [[boundary conditions]] to the model to represent how the part will be restrained during use.
# Perform finite element analysis, review results, and make engineering judgments based on results.
==Simulation modeling software programs==
===Free and open-source software===
* [[FreeFem++]]<ref>[https://freefem.org/ FreeFem++ website]</ref>
===Proprietary software===
* [[ABB]] PROMOD<ref>{{cite web|title=ABB PROMOD Market Simulation|url=https://new.abb.com/enterprise-software/energy-portfolio-management/market-analysis/promod|work=new.abb.com|accessdate=November 26, 2018}}</ref>
* [[AnyLogic]]
* [[Abaqus]]
* [[ANSYS]]
* [[Autodesk]] Simulation Mechanical
* Autodesk Simulation CFD
* Autodesk Inventor Professional
* [[AutoForm]]
* [[COMSOL]]
* [[CONSELF]] CFD on Cloud<ref>{{Cite web|title = CONSELF {{!}} Consulting by Yourself|url = https://conself.com|website = conself.com|accessdate = 2015-12-11}}</ref>
* [[FEATool]] Multiphysics<ref>[http://www.featool.com FEATool Multiphysics homepage]</ref>
* [[General Electric]] MAPS<ref>{{cite web|title=GE Multi-Area Production Simulation|url=https://www.geenergyconsulting.com/practice-area/software-products/maps|work=www.geenergyconsulting.com|accessdate=November 26, 2018}}</ref>
* [[General Electric]] MARS<ref>{{cite web|title=GE Multi-Area Reliability Simulation|url=https://www.geenergyconsulting.com/practice-area/software-products/mars|work=www.geenergyconsulting.com|accessdate=November 26, 2018}}</ref>
* [[General Electric]] PSLF<ref>{{cite web|title=GE Power System Load Flow Simulation|url=https://www.geenergyconsulting.com/practice-area/software-products/pslf|work=www.geenergyconsulting.com|accessdate=November 26, 2018}}</ref>
* [[GoldSim]] Pro
* Insightmaker<ref>https://insightmaker.com/</ref>
* [[LAMMPS]]
* [[Matlab]]
* [[Nastran]]
* [[Nogrid]] points and Nogrid CAD Compass
* [[Patran]]
* Siemens NX CAE
* [[Simcad Pro]] Interactive process simulation software with support for manufacturing, healthcare and supply chain. 2D and 3D visualization with VR capability
* [[SimScale]]
* [[Solidworks]] Simulation
* [[Simio]]
==See also==
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