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Now that we have the pre-calculations, 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 Thermal template as shown below.

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You will be prompted by the Thermal template to either Define new geometry, Import geometry file, or Connect to active CAD session. Select Define new geometry and press Next. 

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For this problem, we will be using the default Steady/static calculation type. Press Finish. No additional physics are necessary.

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The Model Editor will launch automatically. In order to use the units given to us in the problem, press the Project button in the top left corner and select Units > US Customary. 

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