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billy2
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I just read your name while reading through the simulation forum and realized you're the guy.
I know there are a million things needed for analysis, but….. my want is shell elements.
If you've ever worked with shells, you'll give up on solid elements. It's just so fast. For something quick and dirty… it's shells.
I know it's a lot, but I'd really like'm. How are we suppose the analyze sheet metal parts?
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Greetings Billy2,
As it turns out, we are in the very midst of research and development of improved and varied specialized elements. I am not at liberty to go into detail, but our goal is to provide (much) faster results for high-aspect ratio parts like the sheet metal models that you mentioned.
Once productized, these specialized elements may or may not be shells in the conventional sense, and you may or may not need to assign them directly. In the end, we aim to build upon the accuracy and ease of Onshape Simulation's existing workflow by inferring and properly applying as much intelligence to the system as we can, similar to our achievements in the automatic translation of Mates.
I look forward to the improvements that we have in store for the rest of the year; the introduction of Inertial Relief with Onshape 1.200 was the first of many to come. Thank you for your suggestion and thank you for using Onshape Simulation!
Best Regards,
Chris
@chris_gromek_onshape I'm interested in early visibility if it's available.
Greetings Billy2,
That's great! We do not yet have EVP plans, but once development matures that situation can easily change.
Best Regards,
Chris