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This article summarizes the system requirements of nTop. For details on specific topics, browse the knowledge base or contact nTop support.System R...

If you’re here, you’re probably trying to figure out how to get started with nTop. After reading this tutorial, you should be able to: Set up your ...

Experiencing a recurring nTop support issue? Here are some recommended steps to troubleshoot the problem: Restart your computer to verify optimal ...

Objective:Learn how to create a custom lattice unit cell.Procedure:There are two overloads on the Custom Unit Cell block. One with an Implicit Body...

Question: How do you loft an airfoil from root chord to tip chord?Answer:To create a tapered loft, in this case for an airplane wing, we'll use the...

Objective:If you are new to nTop or looking to solidify the basics, this article is the place to start. Follow along to go through a series of reco...

Objective: This article describes how to configure and execute a parameter optimization study. Parameter optimization, also known as inverse design...

Question:How do I use the Remap Constraint for Topology Optimization?Applies to: Remap Constraint Topology Optimization Answer:The Remap Constraint...

ObjectiveThis article explains how to export curve and point data from nTop to rebuild surface geometry inside Siemens NX.Applies to nTop Siemens N...

Objective: How to visualize overhang regionsHow to visualize draft angleApplies to:  Build Preparation Manufacturing Preparation Surface Analysis P...

nTop 5.54 is here! This release adds multi-select support for editing display attributes, plus stability improvements and bug fixes. As with every ...

nTop 5.53 is here! This release adds the new Spline Distance Field and Extend Curve blocks. As with every release, nTop's dedicated support team is...

nTop 5.52 is here! This release introduces the new Arc Tangent to Curve block. As with every release, nTop's dedicated support team is ready to ans...

nTop 5.51 is here! This release introduces Static Analysis with Inertia Relief, a new beta block for analysing unconstrained structures such as air...

nTop 5.50 is here! This release introduces five new export blocks for Analysis Results, two new Conic curve blocks for aerodynamic profile design, ...

nTop 5.49 is here! This release brings improvements to Profiles and Implicit Bodies. Read more about it below. As with every release, nTop's dedica...

nTop 5.48 is here! This release includes improvements to the Display Grid across all three cardinal planes, as well as under-the-hood fixes.Usage I...

nTop 5.47 is here! This release streamlines complex surfacing and lofting workflows with the introduction of Mirror Curve, Evaluate Curvature, and ...

nTop 5.46 is here! This release features three new blocks for curve generation. As with every release, nTop's dedicated support team is ready to an...

nTop 5.45 is here! This is a lighter release with improvements to our Fluids solver. As with every release, nTop's dedicated support team is ready ...

nTop 5.44 is now available, introducing significant physics improvements, including a new Knudsen-limited non-equilibrium damping boundary conditio...

nTop 5.43 is here! This release introduces surrogate modeling via ONNX neural network import, a new overload of the Remap Field block, and the powe...

nTop 5.42 is here! This release features the new Tuple and JSON from Tuple blocks! These blocks create additional functionality of custom blocks by...

nTop 5.41 is here! This release features a new Export CFD Analysis Result block, enabling users to export Flow Analysis results. It also includes o...

nTop 5.39 is here! This release features a small usage improvement and some bug fixes for the If-Else and Aircraft Flow Analysis blocks. As with ev...

nTop 5.38 is here! This release introduces our Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) capabilities, enabling you to analyze coupled fluid and thermal perfor...

nTop 5.37 is here! This release introduces new Field Viewer visualization options for inspecting discontinuities and zero values, as well as spatia...

nTop 5.36 is here! This release features improvements to our Parameter Optimization framework. As with every release, nTop's dedicated support team...

nTop 5.35 is here! This is a light release featuring simulation enhancements, including a new method to initialize pressure fields for Flow Analysi...

nTop 5.34 is here! This release introduces Parameter Optimization (inverse design), a robust new optimization located in its own ribbon. This relea...