Session Details

Speaker(s): Mohamed Hussein,Omar Zohni

Date: February 04, 2026

Video Recording

Presentation Slides

Session Abstract

Running a simulation is not just about hitting Run. In design, what you see is what you get. In simulation, what you get is what you set up. In this session, we will reveal 20 essential Dos and Don’ts every analyst and designer should know to boost accuracy, save compute time, and avoid common pitfalls. We will cover: • Choosing the right mesh element type • Solver strategies that shorten run time instead of dragging it out • When to use shells, beams, and rigid connections effectively • Smart use of virtual bolts, pins, and contacts for realistic assemblies • Large displacement and adaptive methods and when they help • Loads, boundary conditions, and materials that actually reflect reality You will leave with a practical checklist that acts as your built-in validation system, one you can use immediately to safeguard every analysis you run in SOLIDWORKS or the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Make your simulations faster, sharper, and more trustworthy. Do not just run. Run smart.

Simulation Structures Industrial Equipment (inc. Fabricated Metal & Plastic Products) Infrastructure Energy & Materials 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Review 3DEXPERIENCE Structures SOLIDWORKS Simulation