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Manage Files and Data
Learn how to create, open, import and save models.
Import Files
Import an existing file to the current session.
CAD Import
Learn about the CAD readers supported by HyperWorks CFD and the options available for importing CAD geometry data.
Supported CAD Readers
CAD readers supported by HyperWorks CFD.
NX Reader
NX import is available through two different readers: UGOpen native reader and a third-party non-native reader.

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Manage Files and Data
Model Build and Assembly
Geometry
Flow
Radiation
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Meshing
Solution
Manage Automation Templates
Post-Processing

2021

What's New
View new features for HyperWorks CFD 2021.
Get Started
Learn the basics and discover the workspace.
Tutorials
Discover HyperWorks CFD functionality with interactive tutorials.
Manage Files and Data
Learn how to create, open, import and save models.
- Supported File Formats
  File formats supported by HyperWorks CFD.
- Create New Files
  Create a new file.
- Open Files
  Open a file.
- Import Files
  Import an existing file to the current session.
  - CAD Import
    Learn about the CAD readers supported by HyperWorks CFD and the options available for importing CAD geometry data.
    - Supported CAD Readers
      CAD readers supported by HyperWorks CFD.
      - ACIS Reader
      - AVEVA Marine Reader
      - CATIA Reader
      - Creo Reader
      - FORAN Reader
      - IGES Reader
      - Inspire Reader
      - Inventor Reader
      - JT Reader
      - NX Reader
        NX import is available through two different readers: UGOpen native reader and a third-party non-native reader.
        
        NX Native Reader
        The NX reader utilizes the UGOpen library to read files from NX.
        
        NX Third Party Reader
        The NX Third Party reader does not need a valid NX installation or license to access these libraries.
      - Parasolid Reader
      - Rhino Reader
      - SolidWorks Reader
      - STEP Reader
    - CAD Import Options
      CAD readers provide options for processing data during import.
    - CAD Import Message Files
      Each reader reads the CAD file and sends the geometry information to HyperWorks CFD. When a CAD file is read, a .msg file is created (or appended to) in the current working directory.
    - CAD Import Difficulties
      Learn about possible difficulties you may encounter during CAD import.
    - CAD Metadata Naming
      The metadata names generated by the CAD readers are composed of a general prefix followed by a metadata specific name. The prefix is specified using the @MetadataPrefix option in each _reader.ini file.
  - Solver Deck Import
    Import FE models for supported solver interfaces.
- Save Files
  Save all of the data in your current session.
- Export Files
  Export FE data in your current session.
- Save Screen Captures
  Take a screen capture of your model and save it to your working directory.
Model Build and Assembly
Create, organize, and manage the CAE parts.
Geometry
Create, edit, and cleanup geometry.
Flow
Set up the simulation model, materials, domains, and boundaries.
Radiation
Define radiation conditions and create emissivity models.
Motion
Define direct, derived, and constrained mesh motion.
Meshing
Generate surface/volume mesh by defining mesh controls, or interactively create and edit 2D surface mesh.
Solution
Define output conditions, run the simulation, and view the results.
Manage Automation Templates
Use the Template Manager to define rule-based logic for groups, geometric operations, and setup and automate simulation processes.
Post-Processing
Post-process the simulation results by creating visualizations and measurements.

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- CAD Import
  Learn about the CAD readers supported by HyperWorks CFD and the options available for importing CAD geometry data.
- Import Files
  Import an existing file to the current session.
- Manage Files and Data
  Learn how to create, open, import and save models.
- Supported CAD Readers
  CAD readers supported by HyperWorks CFD.
NX Reader
NX import is available through two different readers: UGOpen native reader and a third-party non-native reader.

What's New
Get Started
Tutorials
Manage Files and Data
Model Build and Assembly
Geometry
Flow
Radiation
Motion
Meshing
Solution
Manage Automation Templates
Post-Processing

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NX Reader

NX import is available through two different readers: UGOpen native reader and a third-party non-native reader.

NX Native Reader
The NX reader utilizes the UGOpen library to read files from NX.
NX Third Party Reader
The NX Third Party reader does not need a valid NX installation or license to access these libraries.

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