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To import a surface to ANSYS in the Design Modeler, you will first need to create just the surface using a CAD program, such as Solidworks.

Method I

In Solidworks:

  • Right-click on the Features toolbar and add Surfaces if it is not already shown



  • Choose the type of surface you would like to create (extruded, revolved etc.)
  • Create your desired surface
  • Save the surface as a .STP file

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Now you should be able to see your surface in Design Modeler.

 

Method II

After you have created the geometry in Solidworks and saved it:

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Now your Geometry in Design Modeler will reflect the changes you made in Solidworks. 

 

Method III

 

In Solidworks you can connect the geometry to Workbench:

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