Apply Global Solution Settings

Apply solution settings to the entire assembly.

Global default solution settings are applied automatically when the project is opened, but some adjustments can be made if needed.

  1. In the main toolbar, click Settings > Default solution settings.
  2. In the dialog, choose one of the following options:
    Option Procedure
    Adapt for stiffness Select the Adapt for stiffness option from the drop-down menu.
    • Best for general load path prediction, modes and/or thermal analysis.
    • Uses 3 adaptive passes and global adaption.
    • Typically the fastest solution method.
    Adapt for stress Select the Adapt for stress option from the drop-down menu.
    • Best for general stress calculation.
    • Uses 4 adaptive passes, Adapt to features, Adapt to thin solids, and global adaption.
    Custom
    1. Select the Custom option from the drop-down menu.
    2. Define the max number of adaptive solution passes. This rarely needs to be more than 6.
    3. Optional: select the Adapt to features check box.
    4. Optional: select the Adapt to thin solids check box.
  3. Click OK.