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SimSolid

4.4

(34)

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About SimSolid

SimSolid is a software that provides simulation technology for engineers, designers, and analysts. It eliminates meshing and geometry preparation.
Design scenarios can be simulated under real-life conditions. Early CAD models can be used in any common format. SimSolid offers a tolerance of imprecise geometry which means that unlike CAD-embedded simulation tools, there won't be a need to simplify complex geometries before analyzing designs.

SimSolid supports all connections (bolt/nut, bonded, welds, rivets, sliding) and analysis of linear static, thermal, modal properties along with other more complex coupled, transient and nonlinear dynamic effects. The software provides simulation power to help quicken engineering decisions, SimSolid also aids with the faster development of quality products to beat competitors to market.

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SimSolid Features

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2D Drawing
Animation
Bill of Materials Management
Data Import/Export
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SimSolid User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4

Ratings Breakdown

44%

50%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.5

Value for money

4.5

Customer support

4.4

Functionality

4.2

George C.

Verified reviewer

Automotive

Self-Employed

Used weekly for free trial

Reviewed July 2023

Simsolid

Previously 2

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Previously 3

Value for money

Customer support

Previously 2

Functionality

Pros:

Easy to use geometrically model without mesh. Easy to use local 9n laptop for complex models.

Cons:

Should be added something related by explicit analysis, but I guess Is not easy. And perhaps in future something related by an interface with a deep learning model.

sorabh R.

Verified reviewer

Education Management

501-1000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Reviewed February 2024

Extremely user friendly

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Very quick result Least training required

Cons:

Accuracy can be increased. Export option can be further enhanced

woosik J.

Verified reviewer

Chemicals

10000+ employees

Used daily for free trial

Reviewed July 2023

Pros and Cons of SimSolid

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

It belongs to HyperWorks products.It's easy to get an education, and the price isn't bad.

Cons:

It is different from the program you are used to.

Vendor Response

Thanks for the positive review!

Replied July 2023

Pranav C.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

1001-5000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Reviewed July 2023

Awesome Product!!!

Great! so far.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I am very impressed with SimSolid, I have used a lot and I recommend my clients also for preliminary check.although it cant replace the FEA results, but it gives a nice understanding about the product which has large number of parts and its material library is very useful.

Cons:

GUI should be changed to "Altair New generation GUI" it will dominate easily once this is done.

Vendor Response

Thanks for the great review - we appreciate it!

Replied July 2023

Jacob T.

Verified reviewer

Automotive

201-500 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Reviewed December 2021

Recommended for rough estimations and visualizations

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

SimSolid has a very fast and straight forward setup process which helps a lot to get a first impression of a systems behavior. The results are good enough for rough estimations and visualizations especially when you are looking at something "new". A real benefit is also the fast and reliable auto contact definition algorithm. Even models with several hundred parts can be set up within 1 hour.

Cons:

The results can be very inaccurate depending on the problem. And to very the error can be very difficult because to do convergence study you have to run the model from the beginning every time. So solver and solution control are definitely a weak spot and can be further improved. Also the model discretization for results visualization sometimes looks very rough and there is no control for that (created a ticket already).

vidyaprakash g.

Verified reviewer

Textiles

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Reviewed July 2023

Speed of Design-with SIMSOLID

For linear static SIMSOLID is the best option for solving- single part as well whole assembly simulation of the parts.User friendlieness, solving speed is very high.Results accuracey very good in simple linear static analysisTransient,nonlinear analysis yet to be validated

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Ease of learn,use and take out the resultsFastner Pretension resultsStructure as whole assembly simulation

Cons:

Results accuracey sometimes need to be verifiedModel corrections not possibleUndo option is not availableMeasure,move,replace parts in Assembly is not possible

Verified

Reviewer

Higher Education

5001-10000 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed December 2022

Absolutely game changing FE solver

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

Through the use of the external approximations theory Altair have managed to build an amazing, robust and very fast simulation engine. It supports meshless simulation and it can handle local contact imperfections so well that it can be considered one of the most reliable simulation softwares on the market.

Cons:

Nothing in general, perhaps GUI can be polished a little bit.

Verified

Reviewer

Electrical/ Electronic Manufacturing

501-1000 employees

Used monthly for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed December 2022

SimSolid

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The algorithm for the 3d design eliminates geometry simplification very well and analyze complex assemblies in seconds.Really easy to use!!!

Cons:

The only disadvantage is that requires expensive hardware to run it

Vikash K.

Verified reviewer

Architecture & Planning

501-1000 employees

Used monthly for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed December 2022

A review of Simsoild

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

Innovative computationGood for early stage design processIncludes AI and ML to analyse the design geometry

Cons:

It sometimes feels its hard to ascertain how the mathematical calculation variables are affecting the final result.

Vasilis A.

Verified reviewer

Higher Education

501-1000 employees

Used weekly for free trial

Review source

Reviewed December 2022

Powerful simulations

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

It seems great is very powerful for simulation. Offers you a lot of features and tools for 3d cad design

Cons:

The only bad is required expensive PC set up to run it

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