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- LORENTZ allows you to launch particles with the effects of magnetic or electric fields.

- Use the parametric analysis function to optimize your design.

- The Quick Start Guides are an excellent way to learn the program basics.

- AMPERES works well for both Linear and Non-Linear Materials.

- Using the visibility on/off commands can aid in creating your model.

- LORENTZ E and M can be fully coupled for combined analysis.

- To setup a 3D workspace, map the corners of an imaginary rectangular volume encasing your model.

- Automatic Triangular elements provides an excellent distribution.

- Additional materials are available from your program directory.

- To make multiple copies of a geometry, select both Copy On, and Repeat Operation.

- Data can be outputted to Matlab, and spreadsheet programs for further analysis.

- Use Parametrics > Parameter Validate to check the range of motion in parametric analyses that involve displacements and/or rotations.

- In parametric analyses you can create parameters that are functions of the step number. Use the # symbol to represent the step number in your formula.

- You know you have a gap in your model when you select PULL command to pull a point and not all the segments connected to the point are highlighted.

- After setting environment variable PRO_COMM_MSG_EXE, remember to restart both ProENGINEER and INTEGRATED programs in order for the environment variable to take effect.

- You can close very small gaps when importing geometry to INTEGRATED's program by increasing the IMPORT PRECISION FACTOR.

- Make use of your CAD’s verification tools to verify your model before exporting to INTEGRATED's program.

- You may get better result by exporting geometry data as TRIMMED SURFACE instead as SOLID and model data as NURBS representation when exporting IGES file to IES program.

- Get continual use of your software by using batch or parametric mode to run unattended analysis over evening, holidays, or weekends.

- Use templates to save model setups you commonly use (unit system, materials, etc.).

- Our workshops provide you with both hands-on and theoretical instruction.

- Technical support is only a phone call or e-mail away.

- For complex 3D models, the visibility tools can make it much easier to see and select geometry.

- The most common geometry problem is physically incorrect connection of parts – especially overlapping segments or surfaces.

- Data can be output to text files for import into other software for extra analysis.

- For independent verification of results, compare with both BEM and FEM results on the same model.

- BEM solvers are generally easier to use and more robust than FEM solvers.

- Properly integrated software combines ease of use for both components and system level optimization.

- Presentations will be more impressive when they include animations obtained from parametric mode.

- Use parametric mode to gain design insight via model variations.

- Use a BEM (Boundary Element Method) solver for open region problems.

- Using symmetry or periodicity conditions, as appropriate, will greatly reduce computing time.