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Patran

Patran

Patran is the leading pre- and post processor for CAE simulation. The program’s advanced modelling 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 models. 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 MSC Nastran, Marc, Dytran and MSC Actran. 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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Training
Introduction to Patran Training Course (PAT301)
Advanced Patran Training Course (PAT302)
Introduction to Patran Command Language Training Course (PAT304)
Thermal Analysis with Patran Thermal Training Course (PAT312)
Introduction to Patran Laminate Modeller Training Course (PAT325)
New Capabilities in Patran Training Course (PAT328)