Author(s): Sebastian Vecchi, ANSYS Inc.
Problem Specification
1. Start-Up
2. Geometry
3. Mesh
4. Physics Setup
5. Solution/Results
Start-Up
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We are ready begin simulating in ANSYS AIM. Open ANSYS AIM by going to Start > All Apps > ANSYS 18.1 > ANSYS AIM 18.1. Once you are at the starting page of AIM select the Fluid Flow template as shown below.
You will be prompted by the Fluid Flow template to either Define new geometry, Import geometry file, or Connect to active CAD session. Select Import geometry file and press Next.