The enhancements in this release are focused on these key areas:

• Mesh Sizing Propagation – reduced geometry cleanup/manipulation, enhanced interactive meshing tools, and more 

• Body Mesher / Mesh on Mesh – fewer size restrictions, faster workflows

• Support for MSC Nastran Implicit Nonlinear Analysis (SOL 400) – includes contact conditions, nonlinear materials, property extensions, and solver options with steps for analysis chaining

• Multiple Subcase Dynamic Analysis for Nastran Solvers – use dynamic subcases to specify parameters for transient, frequency, or nonlinear transient response or static subcases for stress stiffening

• Enhanced JT Visualization – visualize model data and review results without opening Simcenter Femap

Useful videos!

• Mesh on Mesh 

• Meshing a solid body with faceted surfaces 

• CBUSH1D 

• Multiple Subcase Dynamic Analysis for Nastran Solvers 

• Enhanced JT visualization files 

How do you get the new version?

If you are an existing maintenance customer, please contact Siemens Support Center to download the new release. For technical issues, contact IDEAL GRP Support.

How can I try Simcenter Femap?

if you would like to try Simcenter Femap for Nastran for free for 45 days, click here!

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