simulation. The program's advanced modeling and surfacing tools allow
you to create a finite element model from scratch. You can also take
advantage of Patran's advanced CAD access tools to work directly on
your existing CAD model. With direct access, Patran imports model
geometry without modifications. No translation takes place, so your CAD
geometry remains intact. After geometry is imported, you can use Patran
to define loads, boundary conditions, and material properties.

Using Patran with MSC and third-party solvers

Once you finite-element model is complete, you can submit it for
structural analysis. Patran offers complete integration with MSC
Software analysis solvers, including Nastran and Dytran. What's more,
an open architecture allows you to completely integrate Patran to work
with in-house or third-party analysis programs.

Displaying graphical results

As a post-processor, Patran quickly and clearly displays analysis
results in structural, thermal, fatigue, fluid, magnetic terms, or in
relation to any other application where the resulting values are
associated with their respective finite elements or nodes.

Patran is the de-facto standard for linking design, analysis, and
results evaluation in a single, seamless environment.

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