https://github.com/banghuazhao/ansys-swiftcomp_gui
ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI is a graphic user interface integrated into the Main Menu of ANSYS using APDL, which can use the preprocessing and postprocessing capability of ANSYS as a user-friendly GUI for SwiftComp™
https://github.com/banghuazhao/ansys-swiftcomp_gui
ansys ansys-apdl apdl apdl-scripts mechanical-engineering mechanics-of-materials multiscale-analysis multiscale-simulation
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ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI is a graphic user interface integrated into the Main Menu of ANSYS using APDL, which can use the preprocessing and postprocessing capability of ANSYS as a user-friendly GUI for SwiftComp™
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/banghuazhao/ansys-swiftcomp_gui
- Owner: banghuazhao
- License: mit
- Created: 2016-05-06T17:45:27.000Z (about 10 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-08-26T23:43:01.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-16T16:43:12.340Z (over 1 year ago)
- Topics: ansys, ansys-apdl, apdl, apdl-scripts, mechanical-engineering, mechanics-of-materials, multiscale-analysis, multiscale-simulation
- Language: Batchfile
- Homepage: https://cdmhub.org/resources/1136
- Size: 4.93 MB
- Stars: 7
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI
**ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI** is an ANSYS plugin designed for multiscale modeling of composite materials and structures. It provides a user-friendly graphical interface for the SwiftComp tool, allowing users to perform homogenization and dehomogenization analysis efficiently within ANSYS.
For more information, visit this article: [ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI: ANSYS Plugin for Multiscale Modeling](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ansys-swiftcomp-gui-ansys-plugin-multiscale-modeling-banghua-zhao/)
## Features
- **Multiscale Modeling**: Supports modeling at both micro and macro scales, enabling accurate simulations of composite materials.
- **Homogenization**: Computes effective properties of heterogeneous materials, helping to bridge the gap between different scales.
- **Dehomogenization**: Recovers detailed stress/strain fields in the microstructure from macroscale results.
- **Seamless Integration**: Fully integrated with ANSYS Workbench, allowing for easy setup and execution of multiscale analysis.
- **User-Friendly Interface**: Intuitive GUI that simplifies the process of setting up and analyzing complex composite models.
## Requirements
- **ANSYS**: Version 19.0 or later (Workbench environment)
- **SwiftComp**: Compatible version of SwiftComp™ software
- **Operating System**: Windows (tested on Windows 10/11)
- **Memory**: Minimum 8GB RAM recommended for complex models
- **Storage**: At least 2GB free disk space
## Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/banghuazhao/ANSYS-SwiftComp_GUI.git
```
2. Follow the instructions in the [ANSYS SwiftComp GUI Manual](./ANSYS-SwiftComp_GUI_Manual.pdf) to install the plugin within ANSYS Workbench.
## Quick Start
1. **Install the Plugin**: Run the installation script and follow the manual instructions
2. **Launch ANSYS Workbench**: Start ANSYS and navigate to the main menu
3. **Access SwiftComp GUI**: Find the SwiftComp menu item in the ANSYS interface
4. **Create Your Model**: Use the GUI to set up your composite material model
5. **Run Analysis**: Execute homogenization or dehomogenization analysis
6. **Review Results**: Analyze the results using ANSYS post-processing tools
## Directory Structure
```
ANSYS-SwiftComp_GUI/
├── Code/
│ ├── ANSYS_menulist_new/ # Updated ANSYS menu configurations
│ ├── ANSYS_menulist_old/ # Legacy ANSYS menu configurations
│ ├── SwiftCompGUI_APDL/ # APDL macro files for GUI functionality
│ └── SwiftCompGUI_UIDL/ # UIDL files for user interface definition
├── image/ # Screenshots and documentation images
├── ANSYS-SwiftComp_GUI_Manual.pdf # Complete installation and usage manual
├── SampleLaminateInput.txt # Example input file for laminate analysis
├── Install.bat # Windows installation script
├── Uninstall.bat # Windows uninstallation script
└── README.md # This file
```
## Usage
The plugin integrates seamlessly into ANSYS Workbench, providing:
- **1D Analysis**: Beam and truss element homogenization
- **2D Analysis**: Plane stress/strain and plate/shell homogenization
- **3D Analysis**: Solid element homogenization
- **Advanced Features**: Support for various unit cell geometries (square, hexagonal, honeycomb, spherical)
Refer to the [manual](./ANSYS-SwiftComp_GUI_Manual.pdf) for detailed usage instructions and examples.
## Resources
- **Documentation**: [ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI Manual](./ANSYS-SwiftComp_GUI_Manual.pdf)
- **SwiftComp**: [CDM Hub Resource](https://cdmhub.org/resources/1136)
- **Article**: [ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI: ANSYS Plugin for Multiscale Modeling](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ansys-swiftcomp-gui-ansys-plugin-multiscale-modeling-banghua-zhao/)
- **Sample Input**: [SampleLaminateInput.txt](./SampleLaminateInput.txt)
## Support
If you encounter any issues or have questions:
- **Issues**: Please use the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/banghuazhao/ANSYS-SwiftComp_GUI/issues) page
- **Documentation**: Check the [manual](./ANSYS-SwiftComp_GUI_Manual.pdf) for detailed instructions
- **Contact**: For technical support, please refer to the SwiftComp documentation
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for details.
## About
ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI is a graphic user interface integrated into the Main Menu of ANSYS using APDL, which can use the preprocessing and postprocessing capability of ANSYS as a user-friendly GUI for SwiftComp™.
For more information about SwiftComp, visit: [cdmhub.org/resources/1136](https://cdmhub.org/resources/1136)
## Author
**Banghua Zhao**
- **GitHub**: [@banghuazhao](https://github.com/banghuazhao)
- **LinkedIn**: [Banghua Zhao](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ansys-swiftcomp-gui-ansys-plugin-multiscale-modeling-banghua-zhao/)