Table of Contents

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1. Introduction to the Connection Functionality

1.1. Software Requirements

1.2. Importing Multiple Files (Create ANSYS Database)

1.3. Getting Started: Import a CAD File

2. Importing Parts and Models

2.1. CATIA V4

2.2. CATIA V5

2.3. Parasolid

2.3.1. Importing a Parasolid File

2.3.2. Parasolid Specific Attributes

2.4. Pro/ENGINEER

2.5. SAT

2.6. Unigraphics

2.6.1. Additional Output Files from Unigraphics Conversions

2.6.2. Environment Variables for Unigraphics

3. Starting ANSYS from Pro/ENGINEER and Unigraphics

3.1. Launching from Pro/ENGINEER

3.1.1. UNIX System Configuration for Connection Functionality for Pro/ENGINEER

3.1.2. Windows System Configuration for Connection Functionality for Pro/ENGINEER

3.1.3. Launching ANSYS from Pro/ENGINEER

3.1.4. Modifying ANSYS Settings from Pro/ENGINEER

3.1.5. Troubleshooting Connection Problems

3.2. Launching from Unigraphics (UNIX Only)

3.2.1. Configuring Unigraphics

3.2.2. Modifying ANSYS Settings from Unigraphics

4. Importing a Unigraphics Part Tutorial

A. Setting ANSYS Configuration Parameters

B. Troubleshooting ANSYS Connection Issues

B.1. General Troubleshooting

B.2. License Troubleshooting

B.3. Shared Library Problems

B.4. Configuration Errors for Pro/ENGINEER and Unigraphics Users

B.5. Troubleshooting Part Import

B.5.1. Problems Specific to the Connection for Parasolid

B.5.2. Problems Specific to the Connection for Pro/ENGINEER

B.5.3. Problems Specific to the Connection for SAT

B.5.4. Problems Specific to the Connection for Unigraphics