Difference between Explicit Dynamic (Autodyn solver) and Autodyn (Standalone)?

- September 19, 2025 at 3:10 pm
  
  Van Toan Nguyen
  Subscriber
  
  Hi everyone,
  I am trying to simulate the explosion process with shock wave using Autodyn solver (Ansys 2023R2). Should I use Autodyn (Standalone) or Explicit Dynamic (which contains autodyn solver)? What is the difference between them?
  Thanks a lot!
- September 19, 2025 at 3:37 pm
  
  Nanda
  Ansys Employee
  
  Hello Van,
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