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Comprehensive analysis features for SolidWorks. By Jeffrey Rowe
COSMOSWORKS IS A DESIGN analysis automation application integrated into SolidWorks. It employs the finite element method for performing FEA (finite element analysis). It simulates the working conditions of SolidWorks models and predicts their physical behavior.
This version of COSMOSWorks has something for just about everyone. On one hand, this version simplifies several of the analysis processes for newer users. On the other hand, several analysis capabilities are expanded, which should appeal to more experienced users. This version of COSMOSWorks also exhibits a tighter integration and higher degree of interaction with SolidWorks.
When installed, COSMOSWorks adds its own menu heading name at the top of the SolidWorks screen, as well as its own tab at the top of the SolidWorks FeatureManager design tree panel. Users can add a COSMOSWorks toolbar to the SolidWorks window. COSMOSWorks has its own Help system separate from SolidWorks' Help system, handy for locating information specific to COSMOSWorks.
Like SolidWorks, COSMOSWorks 2005 is available in several different...