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<\/h1>\n<\/h1>\nWelcome to Ansys Rocky FAQ and Tips Center<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n Navigate through contents below and find answers and tips\u00a0 from our team of experts to enhance your Ansys Rocky engineering simulations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Point Clouds enable you to import a simple text file containing field data to define points in space. They are very useful to… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n The fundamental working principle of every DEM code is to detect particle collisions and compute the contact force… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n The flow of particles can be significantly affected by their shape. While spheres allow for… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n GPU processing is a vital aspect of DEM simulation. Given that DEM tracks every particle at every time step, GPU processing can… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n Ansys Rocky provides a unique platform for engineers across the spectrum of bulk material handling industries to computationally analyze their process by… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n SPH is a mesh-free Lagrangian method for simulating fluid flow and other physical phenomena. It represents fluids as… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n SPH is widely used in fluid dynamics simulations, including ocean modeling, astrophysical simulations (such as galaxy formation and star formation), and… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n The SPH method can be used with other physics such as the DEM method (Discrete Element Method). The SPH-DEM approach allows… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n SPH offers several advantages, including natural handling of free surfaces, adaptability to complex geometries, and… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n SPH offers several advantages, including natural handling of free surfaces, adaptability to complex geometries, and… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n The kernel function is the core of the SPH method as it dictates how a local fluid property is computed based on the neighboring SPH elements… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n The 25 Rocky tutorials are currently available on… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n Yes, Rocky currently has a User Manual with everything you need to know to start using Rocky, plus… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n Yes, Rocky currently has four Free Courses in the… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n Yes, Rocky has a series of Webinars on various topics related to Rocky, they can be found on… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n Rocky has a wide range of learning materials, from the 25 Rocky Tutorials and Manuals to free courses and… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n Through AIS Rocky you can access all Rocky content in one place, in addition to… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n Yes, Rocky has the GPU Buying guide that is a material written by Rocky’s Technical Team with… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n CFD-DEM coupling refers to the integration of two distinct computational modeling methods: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete Element Method (DEM)… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n In essence, CFD-DEM coupling allows you to simulate scenarios where the behavior of particles in a fluid, like… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/details>\n The CFD-DEM coupling simulation provides a powerful tool for simulating and optimizing systems where… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n The CFD-DEM coupling simulation provides a powerful tool for simulating and optimizing systems where… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n Yes, CFD-DEM can be used for both academic research and industrial applications… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n You can find more learning material about the CFD-DEM coupling method on Ansys platforms, such as… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n Ansys Rocky\u2122 Solver SDK enables the development of custom modules for Rocky. The package includes… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n The modules developed with Ansys Rocky Solver SDK are written using… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n You can use the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) of your choice, such as… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n Rocky Scripts are Pre- and post-processing actions in Rocky that can be fully automated with… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n Ansys Rocky\u2122 PrePost script is a file written in Python that allows users to… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n The advantages of using Ansys Rocky scripts include… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n Find examples of Ready-to-use scripts downloading the Additional Package on… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n Find the Scripts folder into the downloaded package \u2192 Extract which script for Documents folder… You can use the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) of your choice, such as… The Modules are additional features that have been developed to… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n By using your own custom modules, you can add specific features for… Read full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n\/<\/span>General Topics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\n\nWhat is Point Cloud in Ansys Rocky?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nHow Does DEM Work?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nWhat is the importance of particle shape in DEM simulation?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nWhat is the role of GPU processing and coarse-grained modeling in DEM simulation?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nWhat are the applications of the Discrete Element Method using Ansys Rocky?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nWhat is SPH and how does it work?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\nWhere is SPH commonly applied?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nCan SPH be used with other physics?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nWhat are the advantages of using SPH over traditional grid-based methods?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nWhat are the advantages of using SPH over traditional grid-based methods?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nWhat is smoothed particle hydrodynamics kernel function? <\/strong><\/summary>\n
\n\/<\/span>Rocky Knowledge & Documentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\n\n Where Can I find Rocky Tutorials?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\n Is there a Rocky User Manual or user\u2019s guide?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n Are there free Ansys Rocky courses?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nAre there Webinars about Rocky? Where I find?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nWhat learning materials are available for Ansys Rocky?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nWhere can I find Rocky content?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nIs there any document explaining more about the performance of Ansys Rocky with GPUs?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\n\/<\/span>Rocky Couplings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\n\nWhat is CFD-DEM coupling, and how does it work?
\n<\/strong><\/summary>\n\nWhat are the key applications of CFD-DEM coupling?
\n<\/strong><\/summary>\n<\/div>\n\nWhat are the advantages of using CFD-DEM in simulations?
\n<\/strong><\/summary>\n\nWhat software tools or platforms are commonly used for CFD-DEM simulations?
\n<\/strong><\/summary>\n\nCan CFD-DEM be used for both academic research and industrial applications?
\n<\/strong><\/summary>\n\n Where can I find resources or training to learn more about CFD-DEM coupling?
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\n\/<\/span>Rocky Customization with Solver SDK<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\n\n What is Ansys Rocky Solver SDK, and how to get it?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n How do modules interact with Ansys Rocky Solver SDK?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\n How do I create my own module using Ansys Rocky Solver SDK?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\n\/<\/span>Rocky Automation with PrePost Scripting<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\n\n What are Rocky Scripts for and where can I download them?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nHow does an Ansys Rocky script work?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nWhat are the advantages of using Ansys Rocky scripts?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nWhere can I find Ready-to-use scripts?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nHow to save and run a Script?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nRead full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\nHow to create a Script?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\nRead full FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
\n\/<\/span>Rocky Modules<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\n\n What are Modules in Ansys Rocky and where can I find them?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
\n Why should I use Ansys Rocky Modules?<\/strong><\/summary>\n