Generative Design: New solver

A new solver, Topology Optimization for Design (TO4D), replaces Frustum as the underlying engine in QY CAD Generative Design.

• If a NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU) is available on your computer, the study will use it for faster optimization when you solve it. If a NVIDIA GPU is not present on the machine, the solver will use CPU.

• There are now two factor of safety optimization options available in the Generate Study dialog box:

  • Yield Stress

  • Ultimate Stress

• In the Manufacturing Settings dialog box, the following options were removed:

  • Prevent enclosed void creation–This option was no longer needed, as the new solver does not produce voids.

  • Material spreading–Future support for this option is planned.

For more information, start with the Generative Design overview. On the Generative Design tab in QY CAD, hover over a command and press F1 to learn more.

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