SolidWorks Simulation Large Models Best Practices 

- Miracle Mile deli
-preprocess:
- simplify model for simulation: use configurations to suppress or a pack and go to take stuff out
- idealization to replace models with simpler geometry
- model clean up: diagnose and fix import issues
- zoom in
- where in particular is the area of interest?
- either start small, then gradually go larger or start large and gradually focus in
- split the model to zoom in and just look at a specific section (sub model)
- computer resources
- what effects how much RAM you need?
- the greater the RAM, the greater the degrees of freedom can be calculated
- how to calculate the degrees of freedom
- (follow up: software to find how much RAM available)
- what to look for in a new computer dedicated for simulation
- (Windows setting handles for virtual memory?)
- expect to need to troubleshoot simulation troubleshooting and allow 10-20% extra time
- live modeling efficiency tips and tricks using sub modeling, local interactions, and covering toolbox farmers to bolt connectors
- mix meshing to prioritize high-quality meshing on certain components
- speed up repeated selecting using selection sets
- use import study features to reuse components from previous studies