How do I use Cosmos to analyze an assembly?

#1 (**permalink**) April 25th, 2006, 08:55 PM

Hello I am new to this forum and to SolidWorks. Is it possible to use CosmosXpress to perform a FE analysis on an assembly in SolidWorks 2000.
If so, could anyone provide some tips to get started.

#2 (**permalink**) April 26th, 2006, 05:59 PM

This should not be a problem. Here are some links to take a look at:

CosmosWORKS Tips:
http://www.3dcadtips.com/go.php?topic=1&cat=594

CosmosWORKS Tutorials:
http://www.3dcadtips.com/go.php?topic=2&cat=1344

Good Luck!
3DCADTips Help Desk

#3 (**permalink**) April 29th, 2006, 02:17 PM

cadman1997 (Mechanical)
29 Apr 06 12:39

CosmosXpress can not be used on an assembly. It only does parts, but you could make the assembly a part then it would work. The results would be a rough idea because the assembly is now part (one solid piece). Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Ralph Wright, CSWP (Eng-Tips)