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I've been using SolidWorks Simulation for ~10years.
Lately I've been noticing an increase in the amount of confidence shaking errors/issues with the program.
Results that aren't logical i.e:
- a weaker design (confirmed with hand calcs) with lower deflection than the comparative design. Basically a longer cantilever beam outperforming a shorter one.
- Constraints & Contacts that don't work until deleted and re-created in the exact same way.
Wondering if I'm alone in this, I used to be able to trust the results, but now for critical items I have to defer to other FEA packages. Anyone else in this boat?
u/GatorStick — 1 month ago