Lattices

Find answers and how-to's regarding periodic structures.

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• How to build a custom lattice unit cell
• I ran into "Only cubic unit cells are currently supported" error.
• Guide to Conformal Latticing
• How to build a custom unit cell from CSV
• How to offset TPMS walls
• How to measure TPMS wall thickness

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Meshing Workflows

Get solutions and best practices for creating surface and volume meshes.

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• What are surface meshing best practices?
• How to deal with extraordinary vertices in meshes
• What are the different filter options in Smoothen Voxel Grid?
• How to create a quad mesh
• What is a mesh?
• How to create a surface mesh

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Simulation

Explore knowledge regarding FE analysis.

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• Why is the deformation scale not working?
• How to apply prescribed displacement
• How to use point mass
• How to run homogenization
• How can I set up a simulation?
• How to run a static analysis

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Implicit Modeling

Get answers and how-to's regarding core modeling capability.

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• Self-Training Guide
• How to calculate surface area
• How do I use the Ramp block?
• How to modify geometry using Ramps
• How to use boolean operations
• How to work with CAD bodies

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Optimization

Explore specific knowledge concerning optimization.

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• How do I use the Remap Constraint for Topology Optimization
• How to run a topology optimization with a demold constraint
• How to define a passive region for optimization
• How to use Natural Frequency Response
• Field Optimization FAQ
• How to run field optimization

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Textures

Find answers and how-to's about textures.

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• How to create equidistant planes on a curve
• How to measure surface roughness
• How to create a Voronoi surface texture
• How to create a knurled texture
• How to deboss an image
• How to map a bitmap onto a CAD face

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User Interface

Find answers regarding Notebooks and the user interface.

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• How do I change the number format for values in nTop?
• How to use Run Command block
• How to overload custom blocks
• nTop 4.0 UI Changes
• How to reduce the file size using Manual Run Mode
• How to use the Notebook Outline

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Interop

Find answers regarding the interoperability of CAD, CAE, and CAM data.

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• How to export your design to Ansys Fluent
• How to export designs from nTop for CFD Analysis in Siemens StarCCM+?
• How to import and use compensation data
• What file types can nTop import and export?
• How to import parts and data into nTop
• How do I export from nTop?

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nTop Automate

Find specific content regarding nTop's command-line interface.

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• How to use nTop Automate License?
• nTop Automate for Linux - Update
• How to set up a DOE in Python for nTop Automate
• I ran into "[E] Expired local license" error.
• What types are supported in nTop Automate?
• Preparing an nTop Notebook for nTop Automate

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Additive Manufacturing Preparation

Learn how to slice your parts and get them prepared for additive manufacturing

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• How to visualize overhang regions
• How to generate and export slice data for SLS/SLM/DMLS
• How to create and export slices
• How to use Minimum Height Orientation
• How to use Minimum Support Orientations
• How to Use B&W Image Slicing

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FDM Fixture Generator

Create and automate custom jigs and fixtures, with workflows specifically developed for FDM 3D printing in collaboration with Stratasys.

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• FDM Fixture Generator Video Walkthrough
• How to use the FDM Fixture Generator
• Understanding the FDM Fixture parameters
• Masking Module Surface Mask Tutorial
• Masking Module Surface Enclosure Tutorial
• Masking Module Surface Plug Tutorial

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