Structural and Thermal Simulation is a multi-discipline CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) tool that enables you to simulate the physical behavior of a model and to understand and improve the mechanical performance of your design. You can directly calculate stresses, deflections, frequencies, heat transfer paths, and other factors, showing you how your model will behave in a test lab or in the real world.

The Structural and Thermal Simulation product line features two modules—Structure and Thermal—each of which solves for a different family of mechanical behaviors. Structure focuses on the structural integrity of your model, while Thermal evaluates heat-transfer characteristics.

Structural and Thermal Simulation is available in two basic modes—integrated mode and independent mode. In integrated mode, you perform all Structural and Thermal Simulation functions within Pro/ENGINEER. This version of the product offers the convenience and power of Pro/ENGINEER's parametric feature-creation technology coupled with the full range of Structural and Thermal Simulation's solution software. In independent mode, you work in a separate user interface, developing your model from imported geometry or geometry you create using Structural and Thermal Simulation's geometry-creation facilities.

Note: Beyond providing a general description of independent mode, this online help system covers Structural and Thermal Simulation's integrated mode only. To access the independent mode online help system, start independent mode and access online help from the independent mode user interface.

Structural and Thermal Simulation's broad range of analytical solutions, excellent modeling capabilities, and flexibility make it a powerful tool for meeting your simulation needs. As you begin to work with Structural and Thermal Simulation, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the basics of this software package. Also, spend a few minutes reviewing updates and special considerations for this release.

For the body of this help system, you will see Structural and Thermal Simulation referred to as Mechanica. You will also see this terminology in a number of commands in the product user interface.

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