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[idenyu8701]

Hello everyone,

I am currently working on a one-way Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) analysis using ANSYS Workbench. I have successfully completed my CFD (ANSYS Fluent) and structural analysis (ANSYS Mechanical), and I am now looking to visualize the deformation of the structure as an animation.

Here are the steps I have taken so far:

1. CFD Analysis: I completed the CFD simulation and saved the results.
2. Linking Results: In ANSYS Workbench, I linked the CFD results to the structural analysis.
3. Importing Loads: In ANSYS Mechanical, I used the "Imported Loads" option to bring in the pressure distribution from the CFD results.
4. Structural Analysis: I ran the structural analysis to determine the deformation and stresses.

Now, I want to create and display an animation of the mesh deformation over time. I am seeking detailed guidance on the following:

1. Steps to Create a Mesh Animation:

   • How to correctly set up the animation in ANSYS Mechanical?
   • Which specific options or settings should I use to ensure the animation accurately reflects the deformation over time?

2. Exporting the Animation:

   • What are the best practices for exporting the animation as a video file?
   • Are there specific formats or settings recommended for high-quality exports?

3. Synchronization:

   • How can I ensure that the time steps between the CFD and structural analysis are synchronized for accurate animation?

Any detailed instructions, tips, or references to relevant tutorials would be highly appreciated. I aim to generate an animation that clearly illustrates the deformation process and can be used for presentation purposes.

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Best regards,

[Ashish Khemka]

Hello,

 

Please see if the following link helps: 19.17.3.1. Animation Options (ansys.com)

 

Thanks and Regards,

Ashish Khemka