First off, forgive me, I am new at the simulate side of things.
I am attempting to do the middle man admin of the software setup and I am looking for some insight.
I need to do an accelerated knowledge gain as we do not have the time it took me to figure out a CP setup.
I set up CP2 and now taking on the task to set up simulate.
Background: basic CP2 set up:
CP2 M180 on Windchill 10.0
I have a common directory for all the "text" directory items (holes, material, notes...), master config.pro, etc.
The user start up runs a bat file that sets up their local working directory, updates/resets master files to local start-up directory, offers license use (AAX, Cable...).
Question (first of a few):
Can simulate follow the same setup? Should it?
The associate that runs the software has an OOTB set up. Been that way for a while.
The amount of files the program generates to me is daunting, so looking to manage them.
Question:
Can simulate work with Windchill?
If so, what files need to be uploaded or will Windchill do that for me?
A major pain, at least from the associates side is the units.
Currently in CP, we use the default Inch lbm Second. Results for &mass is in pounds.
In simulate, the associate changes the units to Inch Pound Second (something about having/not having to deal with a gravitational constant) to perform analysis, then has to convert the file back. Not doing so makes the result for &mass to something we're not expecting. (we need weight - aerospace products)
Question:
is there a simple way, perhaps a simulation config option, that will do the actions automatically instead of manually?
(I'm picking your brains because I did not want to read 247 pages of simulate config options)
Of course, it goes without saying (but I am) that if you have information that would be helpful in my endeavor, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Ron