Version 2.3.1

Release Notes - Version 2.3.1

Summary

Version 2.3.1 is a major step forward for design exploration and simulation setup:

• Design of Experiments (DOE) lets you explore your design space by running parametric studies directly from the Design Explorer.
• The new Scenario Manager sets up your whole simulation in a single table.
• Topology Optimization now supports stress and frequency constraints.
• New machining tools: BRep Machining Reconstruction (BETA) and an updated MDD Machining block.

This release also brings a reworked Undo/Redo, mesh deformation in the simulation viewer, multi-currency costs and a smoother canvas experience, along with a number of fixes.

Major New Features

• Scenario Manager: Set up your entire simulation in one place. The new Mechanical Scenario Manager and Thermal Scenario Manager bring surface assignment, boundary conditions and load cases together in a single table, so there is no more wiring each load and surface by hand. For large setups, import your setup from an XLSX or CSV file, and get instant feedback on errors and warnings before sending anything to the solver.

• Design of Experiments (DOE): Explore many design variations in one go. Choose the parameters to vary and run an automatic study, using Full Factorial or Latin Hypercube sampling, directly from the Design Explorer. Every result is automatically logged in the Design Explorer, and the Output tab lists the parameters used in each iteration, which you can export to CSV.

• Topology Optimization Constraints: Get more control over your optimized shapes. The new Topology Optimization Constraint block (BETA) lets you add a Max Stress (MPa) or a Min Frequency (Hz) target, on top of the volume fraction.

Topology optimization without constraints.

Topology optimization with a Max Stress constraint (20 MPa target).

• BRep Machining Reconstruction (BETA): Turn a mesh into a clean, machinable BRep. The block works from the outline of your part along the axes you select (X, Y, Z) and/or custom planes. Choose which pockets to keep (all, drop small pockets, or external only) and set your tool diameter.