Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Induced current density pattern, due to a monopole antenna
located on an airplane

General

• What operating systems do you support?
  
• What hardware configuration advice can you give for optimal performance? 
• Choosing a System to Use with INTEGRATED's Software
  
• What 3D design tips do you have to simplify modeling?
  
• Why choose Integrated Engineering Software?
  
• How do I fix graphics problems?
  
• How do I Control the Server Time-Out Period with a Network Key?
  
• What does 'Unable to Create Empty Document' Mean?
  
• How to run Field Exchange Utility to extend evaluation?
  
• Can I put a NC series network key on a non-networked computer?
  
• How do I run a network program from a different subnet?
  
• What can I do when my network program is taking excessive time to start?
  
• What can I do if my network program is losing the license due to busy network?
  
• I installed your programs onto a new computer and now the key is not recognized. What is wrong?
  
• How do I prevent the blue screen when re-docking my laptop?
  
• How big a model, with non-linear materials, can be quickly solved in AMPERES with 8GB RAM?
  
• What geometries can be modeled with the 2D programs?
  
• How is INTEGRATED software protected from piracy?
  

Analysis

• What is the Boundary Element Method?
  
• How do I launch more than one batch file?
  
• Comparison of BEM with FEM
  
• How many boundary elements do I need?
  
• How do I perform magnetic energy loss calculations?
  
• What are scratch files?
  
• How do I account for torque and loss in a 2D motor model?
  
• What is the difference between the streamlines and trajectory functions?
  
• How can I get a better looking contour plot?
  
• Why do my Voltage contours sometimes cross electrode surfaces?
  
• What type of solvers should be used for my particular application?
  
• Can you calculate eddy current losses in metal switchgear enclosures?
  
• Can you determine the AC resistance of the coils?
  
• Can we use uniform heat distribution with BEM (Boundary Element Method)?
  

Geometry

• How can I import commercial CAD designs?
  
• What IGES Export options do you recommend for SolidWorks?
  
• How do I use the direct import from SDRC IDEAS?
  
• How do I use the direct import from PRO-E?
  
• Why do I get an error message Unable to Connect to Pro/Engineer?
  
• Explain periodic modeling
  
• What are the limitations of Define Surface?
  
• How can I draw a model without overlapping surfaces?
  
• How are you sure of proper contact of two volumes in 3D programs?
  
• How can I view my model in a MS Terminal Server window?
  
• What are my choices to rotate, zoom, and pan to view my model?
  

Physics

• How do Integrated Programs handle nonlinear (irreversible) magnetic materials?
  
• How are nonlinear material files created?
  
• When do I need periodic conditions?
  
• How do I use periodic conditions successfully?
  
• How do I know whether to use conductivity, permittivity or both in a simulation?
  
• How do I Load or Modify a Nonlinear Material?