I'm reading a very nice tutorial, "Finite Element Analysis Concepts via SolidWorks," by J. Ed Akin (2009), which says:

"When a thin, variable thickness, solid part clearly has a mid-surface description

some finite element systems will generate a variable thickness shell elements by

interpolating the thickness at each mesh node. SW Simulation currently (2009)

does not offer that feature."

Can anyone tell me if this feature has been added in subsequent versions of SW Simulation and if it is available in the linear static simulation capability included in SW Premium? -- John Willett