Run Analysis

Define parameters and execute an analysis of a foaming part design. Generate results for individual or combined events.

Complete the model setup before running an analysis.

Tip: Analysis results are saved in the folder specified in your Preferences settings under Foaming > Analysis > Run Options.

Click the Foaming tab on the ribbon.
Click Run Analysis on the Analyze icon.
Define parameters on the Preferences and Customized Results tabs of the Run Analysis dialog.
Click Run.
The run status is displayed.

Preferences

Use the Preferences tab on the Run Analysis dialog to define the run and advanced-mesh parameters for your analysis.

Option	Description
Name	Type the name of the run. By default, the name of the model is used.
Number of Cells	This value reflects the number of cells in the voxel mesh. The value is based on the defined Uniform size of cells or Variable size of cells. Lower numbers reduce run time. Higher numbers increase accuracy.
Reset Defaults	Define the mesh with the default values.
Run	Launch the simulation.
Close	Close the dialog.

Click the chevron to show the Advanced Mesh Options.

Option	Description
Number of cells along axis	Select this mesh option to produce a 3D matrix of voxel cells. Enter the number of cells along the X, Y and Z-axes.
Uniform size of cells	Select this option to create a mesh with uniform cells. Enter the size of cells along the X, Y and Z-axes.
Variable size of cells	Select this option to create a mesh-refinement zone for a particular region of the part. Enter the size of cells along the X, Y and Z-axes. Enter the zone parameters in the table. Apply settings and define parameters specific to this option: Create/Edit: Add or edit a new zone on the part where the mesh is to be refined. Define the zone in the microdialog. Show Blocks: Display the defined mesh-refinement zones. Smooth Mesh: Smoothly transition the cell variance in the grid.
Show Grid	Select this option to display the grid for the entire part.

Use the Customized Results tab on the Run Analysis dialog to define specimens, sensors and output intervals for your analysis.

Click the chevron to show the Specimen Analysis options.

Option	Description
Specimen Analysis	The Specimen options let you define a zone of particular interest on the part or mold from which analysis results can be generated.
	Select the Plus button , then click on the model to place a new specimen. Enter dimensions for the specimen in the microdialog. Double-click a specimen listed in the table. Enter coordinates or click the Move tool in the microdialog to change the specimen location.

Click the chevron to show the Sensors options.

Option	Description
Sensors	Place sensors on your model from which results can be generated for specific locations on the model.
	Select the Import button to open an existing sensor definition from a .csv or .txt file and apply it to your current model.
	Select the Export button to save defined sensors to a .csv or .txt file.
	Select the Plus button to create a new sensor. Drag the arrows to position the sensor or enter coordinates in the microdialog.

Click the chevron to show the Output Interval options.

Option	Description
Injection process	Set the output interval to be written when the injection process reaches the defined percentage of completion.
Foaming process	Set the output interval to be written when the foaming process reaches the defined percentage of completion.
Curing process	Set the output interval to be written when the curing process reaches the defined percentage of completion.