Creating a New Shape Optimization

You can create a new shape optimization.

Before you begin: Open the Shape Optimization assistant. See Performing an Optimization Using the Shape Optimization Assistant.
  1. From the Design Study section of the action bar, click Shape Optimization .
  2. From the dialog box, click Create new optimization.
  3. Enter a name for the optimization.
  4. Define the optimization strategy:
    OptionDescription
    Maximize stiffness for a given mass Maximizes the stiffness of the design space.
    Minimize mass while respecting constraints Minimizes the mass of the design space.
    Maximize lowest frequencies for a given mass Maximizes the five lowest natural frequencies of the design space.
    Minimize maximum stress Minimizes the maximum stress.
  5. Click Duplicate existing analysis to duplicate an existing analysis.