Advanced CAE Pre-Processing — BETA CAE (Now Part of Cadence)
ANSA Pre-Processor
Advanced multidisciplinary CAE pre-processing tool — complete model build-up from CAD to ready-to-run solver input in a single integrated environment. The list of productive features is long, the alternative tasks countless.
Overview
One Environment, Every CAE Discipline
ANSA provides all the functionality for full model build-up — from CAD data to ready-to-run solver input file — in a single integrated environment. Engineers prefer ANSA for its wide range of features and tools that meet their full pre-processing needs across crash, NVH, durability, CFD, and more.
Multidisciplinary by design — simultaneously handles models for crash, durability, NVH, and CFD, supporting all entities required by the latest solver versions.
Capabilities
From CAD Import to Solver-Ready Deck
Integrated Environment
Highly customisable GUI on 64-bit OS. Accelerated graphics, model browser, lists handling, filtering, integrated search engine — outstanding performance and productivity.
CAD Data Input & Cleanup
CATIA V4 / V5, NX, Pro/ENGINEER, JT translators. IGES, STEP, VDA-FS neutral formats. Proprietary geometry engine heals and cleans before meshing.
ANSA Data Management
Centralised hierarchical storage for engineering data across the vehicle simulation model. DM Browser identifies CAD / study versions for comparison and update.
Model Comparison & Update
Compares two models for differences in geometry, attributes, solver definitions, connections. Partial or complete replacement updates the model.
Process Automation
Task Manager workflow runs the simulation model build-up. Scripting language accesses data and performs custom operations — enforces best practice for non-experts.
Meshing
Batch Meshing tool for controllable shell + volume meshing. Surface / volume / wrapping algorithms, hex-dominant, boundary layers, Acoustic Cavity, middle-surface meshing.
Pre-Processing Decks
Native Decks for the Solvers You Run
Interoperable decks allow direct model modification between solvers — including material synchronisation. CFD-oriented features are accommodated into special CFD pre-processing decks.
Structural / Crash / NVH
- NASTRAN
- LS-DYNA
- PAMCRASH
- RADIOSS
- Abaqus / Standard
- Abaqus / Explicit
- PERMAS
- ANSYS Structural
CFD Decks
- STAR-CD
- STAR-CCM+
- Fluent
- OpenFOAM
Specialised Tools
Beyond Generic Pre-Processing
Assembly & Welding
Comprehensive parts and welding management. Node-dependent or independent connection types, multi-part instances, parts comparison and update.
Includes Configurator
Compile model variants or load cases with available include files — create a particular model configuration without loading the respective data.
Crash & Safety Modelling
Impactor positioning, seatbelt fastening, crash test dummy positioning and articulation, "headform" models for passenger and pedestrian safety.
Kinematics & Laminate
Fast Kinematics tool for seats / convertible roofs / mechanisms. Laminate Tool for complex composite parts. Results Mapping between meshes.
Model Integrity Checks
Replicates the integrity and correctness checks performed by solvers — reports modelling flaws and runs auto-correction actions.
Morphing
One of the most advanced tools for fast model modifications — expand reusability of existing models, supports optimisation and sensitivity analysis.
Benefits
Why Teams Standardise on ANSA
Intricate Model Handling
Efficient data handling for intricate model structures — vehicle-scale models with thousands of parts.
Fast High-Quality Modelling
Fast and high-quality modelling of complex geometries with minimal user intervention.
Cross-Solver Interop
Interoperate between models built for different solvers — one model, multiple analysis paths.
Highly Automated Processes
Highly automated processes and model set-up tools — reduce user-dependent error-prone operations.
Single Environment
Complete model build-up for numerous solvers in one environment — no switching tools mid-pipeline.
Short Learning Path
Short learning path and rapid deployment — productive output much sooner than equivalent toolchains.
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Fidelity Pointwise
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One Pre-Processor for Every Discipline
Talk to Craftronics about ANSA — the multidisciplinary CAE pre-processor from BETA CAE, now part of Cadence.