Different User Interfaces for AcuSolve

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edited September 2021 in Community Q&A

Hi all,

I am new in Altair-Software and want to perform Gas Flow Simulation in pipes (Compressible CFD Analysis). 

Apparently there are 4 different User Interfaces for AcuSolve, namely; HyperWorks CFD, SimLab, HyperMesh and AcuConsole.

I would be grateful, if someone could explain the difference between them and tell me for my case which one is better.

Thanks 

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  • acupro
    acupro
    Altair Employee
    edited September 2021

    If you are new to the Altair suite of products, I would probably recommend HyperWorks CFD - with integrated pre- and post-processing.

  • ydigit
    ydigit
    Altair Employee
    edited September 2021

    AcuConsole and HyperMesh are legacy interfaces and not being developed any more. That implies both will not support latest AcuSolve features (e.g. coupling with EDEM). 

    The default interface for AcuSolve is HyperWorks CFD. This the user that more CFD/AcuSolve users should be using. It has the maximum support for AcuSolve features. HWCFD is also focused on CFD workflow. 

    Good starting resources: 

    HyperWorks CFD Menu (altair.com)

    HyperWorks CFD v2021 (altair.com)

    SimLab is the multiphysics platform, with AcuSolve being one of the solvers. So in case you wish to go between different solvers e.g. Flux > AcuSolve > OptiStruct (mapping heat sources or Temperatures respectively) then SL is the appropriate choice.

    You can get an overview of SL tutorials here: Altair for SimLab Learning Center

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