Importing the Geometry

Launch Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and import the 3D-CAD beam geometry that is provided for this tutorial.

  1. Launch Simcenter STAR-CCM+.
  2. Start a new simulation.
  3. Select File > Import > Import Surface Mesh...
  4. In the Open dialog, navigate to the solidStress folder of the downloaded tutorial files.
  5. Select Ibeam.x_b, then click Open.
  6. In the Import Surface Options dialog, click OK.
    The import process takes a few seconds, and Simcenter STAR-CCM+ provides feedback on the process in the Output window. The imported geometry appears in a geometry scene in the Graphics window.
Save a convenient view of the geometry for later use:
  1. Click (Save-Restore-Select Views) and select Standard Views > (-Z) bottom, then use the mouse to position the geometry as shown below.


  2. Click (Save-Restore-Select Views) and select Store Current View.
  3. Save the simulation as IBeam.sim.