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https://github.com/precise-simulation/featool-multiphysics

FEATool - "Physics Simulation Made Easy" (Fully Integrated FEA, FEniCS, OpenFOAM, SU2 Solver GUI & Multi-Physics Simulation Platform)
https://github.com/precise-simulation/featool-multiphysics

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FEATool - "Physics Simulation Made Easy" (Fully Integrated FEA, FEniCS, OpenFOAM, SU2 Solver GUI & Multi-Physics Simulation Platform)

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FEATool Multiphysics - _Physics Simulation Made Easy_

=====================================================



![FEATool Multiphysics Screenshot](screenshot.jpg)



About

-----



[**FEATool Multiphysics**](https://www.featool.com) (short for

Finite Element Analysis Toolbox), is a

fully integrated simulation platform for modeling all types of coupled

physics phenomena, continuum mechanics, and engineering problems.



By providing a truly **easy-to-use** and integrated **all-in-one**

simulation platform for multi-physics analysis, makes _FEATool_ an

ideal simulation and modeling tool for everyone from students learning

mathematical modeling, to researchers and engineers wishing to explore

new ideas in a simple, easy, and convenient way.



[Features](https://www.featool.com/featool-multiphysics-features/)

--------



- Fully integrated and easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI)

  with built-in tools for

  + 1D, 2D, and 3D CAD geometry modeling

  + Automatic FEA and CFD mesh generation

  + State-of-the-art physics solvers

  + Post-processing and visualization

- One-click seamless integration to _state-of-the-art_ physics solvers

  + [OpenFOAM® (CFD GUI)](https://www.featool.com/Easy-to-Use-OpenFOAM-GUI/)

  + [FEniCS (FEA/Multiphysics)](https://www.featool.com/tutorial/2017/06/16/Python-Multiphysics-and-FEA-Simulations-with-FEniCS-and-FEATool/)

  + [SU2 (CFD)](https://www.featool.com/doc/su2.html)

- Pre-defined equations for

  + [Heat and Mass Transfer](https://www.featool.com/multiphysics#heat-and-mass-transfer)

  + [Fluid Dynamics (CFD)](https://www.featool.com/computational-fluid-dynamics-cfd-simulation-software/)

  + [Structural Mechanics](https://www.featool.com/multiphysics#structural-mechanics)

  + [Electromagnetics](https://www.featool.com/multiphysics#electromagnetics)

  + [Classical PDE](https://www.featool.com/multiphysics#partial-differential-equations)

- [User-defined and custom PDEs](https://www.featool.com/doc/physics.html#phys_ce)

- Easy equation and expression parser (enter equations and coefficients

  _like writing equations on paper_ without any programming)

- Process, export, and share results and data online with

  [ParaView and Plotly web plots](https://www.featool.com/web-plots/)

- Fully programmable API and scriptable with Python and MATLAB®

  (including support for integration and embedding of

  simulation apps in custom applications and toolboxes)

- Save and export models in

  + Binary file format

  + MATLAB® m-file format

  + Python FEniCS simulation scripts

  + GUI playback script format



[System Requirements](https://www.featool.com/doc/quickstart.html#prereq)

-------------------



_FEATool_ is a fully integrated simulation environment, which has been

tested and verified to work with 64-bit Windows, Linux, and MacOS

operating systems with a minimum of 4 GB RAM memory.



[Installation](https://www.featool.com/doc/quickstart.html#install)

------------



In order to use _FEATool_, the software must first be installed on the

intended computer system. It is recommended to first uninstall

previous versions before installing/upgrading to a newer version.



Please follow the steps below to install _FEATool_ as a stand-alone

app, or as a MATLAB® toolbox. The installers can be downloaded

directly from the

[FEATool releases](https://github.com/precise-simulation/featool-multiphysics/releases/latest)

and installed manually, or installed from the MATLAB® APPS and Add-On

Toolbar as a toolbox.





  

    FEATool Multiphysics Download

  




### Stand-Alone App Installation



Use the steps below to install the app in stand-alone mode



1) First download the installer for your operating system



    + [**FEATool Windows Installer**](https://github.com/precise-simulation/featool-multiphysics/releases/latest/download/FEATool_Multiphysics_install.exe)



    + [**FEATool Linux Installer**](https://github.com/precise-simulation/featool-multiphysics/releases/latest/download/FEATool_Multiphysics.install)



2) Save it to a directory and run the installer. This will first

download and/or install the application runtime if required (which may

require up to 10 GB space to install), and then the program file will

be extracted.



3) When everything has been installed, run the program file to start

_FEATool_. Please be patient as the application runtime can take some

time to start.



### MATLAB® Toolbox Installation



Follow the steps below to install _FEATool_ as a MATLAB® toolbox, and

to enable running MATLAB® simulation m-scripts



1) Download the

   [FEATool_Multiphysics.mlappinstall](https://github.com/precise-simulation/featool-multiphysics/releases/latest/download/FEATool_Multiphysics.mlappinstall)

   toolbox installation file.



2) Then start MATLAB®, press the **APPS** toolbar button,

   and select the **Install App** button.



3) When prompted to choose a toolbox file to install, select the

   **FEATool_Multiphysics.mlappinstall** file and press **OK**.



4) Press the **Install** button if prompted to _"Install to My Apps"_.



![FEATool Multiphysics MATLAB® Toolbox Installation](https://www.featool.com/doc/featool-multiphysics-toolbox-installation_50.jpg)



Once the toolbox has been installed, an app icon will be available in

the _APPS_ toolbar to start the _FEATool_ GUI. (Note that MATLAB® may

not show or give any indication of the toolbox installation progress

or completion.)



[Tutorials and Examples](https://www.featool.com/doc/quickstart.html#tutorials_and_examples)

----------------------



Automated modeling tutorials and examples for various multi-physics

applications can be selected and run from the **File** > **Model

Examples and Tutorials** menu option in the GUI.



Example script files and simulation models are also available in the

[_examples folder_](https://github.com/precise-simulation/featool-multiphysics/tree/master/examples)

of the _FEATool_ program directory. Moreover, new tutorials and

articles are frequently published on the

[FEATool blog & technical articles](https://www.featool.com/articles/).



[Basic Use](https://www.featool.com/doc/quickstart.html#qs_work)

---------



_FEATool_ and the GUI has been specifically designed to be as easy to

use as possible, and making learning multiphysics simulation by

experimentation easy.



The standard modeling process is divided into six different steps or modes



- **Geometry** - Definition of the geometry to be modeled

- **Grid**     - Subdivision of the geometry into smaller grid cells

                 suitable for computation

- **Equation** - Specification of physics, material parameters, and coefficients

- **Boundary** - Boundary conditions specify how the model interacts

                 with the surrounding environment (outside of the geometry)

- **Solve**    - Solution and simulation of the defined model problem

- **Post**     - Visualization and postprocessing of simulation results



These modes can be accessed by clicking on the corresponding buttons

in left hand side _Mode_ toolbar. Each mode has specialized and

different _Tools_ available in the toolbar that will be activated when

selected. Additional and advanced mode options are also be available

in the mode menus.



Basic use and how to set up and model coupled fluid flow and

temperature in a heat exchanger is explained in the

[linked video tutorial](https://youtu.be/TBfVWgYbGTw)

(click on the image below to start the tutorial).





  

    FEATool Heat Exchanger Quickstart Video Tutorial

  




Documentation

-------------



The

[FEATool Documentation](https://www.featool.com/doc)

is available online, and also by selecting the corresponding option in

the _Help_ menu of the GUI.



License

-------



(C) Copyright 2013-2025 by Precise Simulation Limited.

All Rights Reserved.



FEATool Multiphysics™ is a trademark of Precise Simulation

Limited. MATLAB® is a registered trademark of The MathWorks,

Inc. OPENFOAM® is a registered trade mark of OpenCFD Limited, producer

and distributor of the OpenFOAM® software. All other trademarks are

the property of their respective owners. Precise Simulation and its

products are not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by these

trademark owners.



The license agreement for using FEATool Multiphysics™ is included with

the distribution and can also be viewed by selecting

_About FEATool..._ > _License Agreement_ from the _Help_ menu in the

application.



Carefully read the license terms and conditions before installing or

using the programs or documentation. Installing or using the programs

means you have accepted and agree to be bound by the terms and

conditions of this agreement. if you do not accept them, uninstall,

remove and completely delete the programs and documentation.