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Prior to running let's look at the Pre-Check
Using Pre-check is optional, but it is a good practice to use it before you run an outcome generation. It provides you with details about the issues in the study setup.
The Generate toolbar command graphically indicates the study status without running the Pre-check.
Here the only warning is related to Costing as the PAEK Plastic was not supported across all Manufacturing Methods
Even with these warnings we can still move forward and generate our outcomes
Click Previewer from the ribbon
A preview is generated:
Note: Previewer uses only general study settings to generate a preview. Settings like manufacturing methods and materials are ignored.
Sample Image of Low and High Detail Previews
Click Generate from the ribbon
Generate:
Click Generate
*Note: While the outcomes are being generated you can continue forward with the exercise. Otherwise, please allow some time for the simulations to complete.
Sample animation of how the solution will evolve for some of the outcomes:
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