Autodesk Moldflow Insight Community
Home · Discussion Forum · Support · Training · Feedback September 02 2010 20:24:02
Users Online
Guests Online: 2
No Members Online

Registered Members: 3,298
Unactivated Members: 0
Newest Member: oku
Moldflow Sites
MPI 6.1 - Moldflow Announces the availability of Moldflow Plastics Insight 6.1
MPIDear Moldflow Plastics Insight Users,

We are pleased to announce the release of Moldflow Plastics Insight® (MPI®) 6.1. MPI 6.1 delivers new technologies and key enhancements that help users work more efficiently, reduce solution time, increase interaction with structural software and gain critical analysis insight. Key features include:

  • NEW OPTICAL LENS INDUSTRY-FOCUSED SOLUTION — New analysis capability simulates birefringence, a defect that typically manifests as double images and is therefore undesirable in optical applications. 3D Birefringence analysis is an add-on option to 3D Warp and accounts for flow-induced orientation and thermal stresses to predict optical performance of molded parts.
  • NEW SOLUTION OPTIONS DELIVER RESULTS FASTER — New parallel solution method on shared memory multi-processor (SMP) systems speeds up 3D Warp analyses by a factor of 1.3 or more. New AMG matrix solver option cuts solution time for large models when running a Midplane or Fusion Warp analysis or a 3D Flow analysis.
  • ENHANCED COMMUNICATION WITH STRUCTURAL CAE PROGRAMS — New interfaces to NASTRAN and PATRAN enable export of MPI mesh and key material data and analysis results for Midplane and 3D models. Enhanced 3D ABAQUS and 3D ANSYS interfaces now support the export of 3D Overmolding, 2-shot Sequential Overmolding, and Microchip Encapsulation models. The 3D ANSYS interface also enables the export of a 2-layer, aggregated 3D mesh with results, which vastly improves the performance of structural analyses completed in ANSYS.
  • MIDPLANE, FUSION AND 3D SOLVERS ARE MORE CONSISTENT — Flow solvers include improved ram-speed profile implementation and account for compressive heating effects. 3D Flow now uses the same three-stage mold-melt heat transfer coefficient implementation previously introduced in Midplane and Fusion Flow analyses. Cool solvers now use multi-point data for polymer thermal conductivity and specific heat. Improved Optim algorithm now better handles velocity profile and packing profile optimization for Midplane and Fusion models.
  • CUSTOMER REQUESTS DRIVE USER INTERFACE ENHANCEMENTS — More efficient modeling and meshing tools, enhanced report generation capabilities, new Notes panel to display Study notes and Plot notes, new 3D Dimensional Diagnostic tool, new Probe plot to view 3D results on a cutting plane, new image capture options for split windows and multiple studies, and improved transfer of results from the Job Manager.

NOTE: MPI 6.1 is currently available for Windows PC platforms only. UNIX and LINUX versions are expected to be available within the next two months.

LICENSE KEYS:
MPI 6.0 license keys will also work with MPI 6.1. Therefore, customers with valid MPI 6.0 license keys do not require new license keys to use MPI 6.1.

INSTALLATION CD DISTRIBUTION:
MPI customers on active maintenance will automatically receive the MPI 6.1 installation CD. Distribution is expected to start in mid-December and be completed by mid-January 2007.

FTP DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS:
MPI customers on active maintenance can also download Windows PC installation versions of MPI 6.1 from the Moldflow Community Center (MCC).

To access the MPI MCC, please connect to www.moldflow.com and select Services > Community Center (MCC) or click here . After you log in, click the MCC Home link, then click the MPI link under Additional Product Resources to go to the MPI MCC home page, then select Download Revisions.

WHAT’S NEW BOOK:
The What’s New in Moldflow Plastics Insight Release 6.1 book provides a complete overview of all the major and minor new and updated features implemented in MPI 6.1. A hard copy of this book is being printed and will be distributed with the MPI 6.1 installation box. For the interim, you can download a PDF version of the book from the Documentation section of the MPI MCC.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Other documents available on the Documentation section of the MPI MCC include:

  • MPI 6.1 installation guide
  • Moldflow Product Security (MPS) 2.3 installation guide
  • Solver Changes Report
  • 3D Flow Solver Validation Report
  • Midplane/Fusion Flow Solver Validation Report
  • NATRAN Interface Validation Report
  • Fiber Solver Validation Report
  • Birefringence Validation Report
  • Midplane/Fusion Warp Validation Report
  • 3D Warp Validation Report
  • Optim Enhancements
  • Product Release Notes
  • Material Database Release Notes
  • List of Known Issues
  • List of Fixed Issues
  • UNIX Support Policy Letter
As always, we appreciate your continued support and the investment you have made in our company, technology and people. We strive to create innovative products that add value to every phase of the design-to-manufacturing process, and we welcome your comments and suggestions. Should you require assistance with the installation, licensing or support of this or any Moldflow product, please contact your local Moldflow office or visit the Moldflow Community Center at www.moldflow.com .

Thank you,
Murali Annareddy
Product Line Manager
Moldflow Plastics Insight
mfwebmaster on November 14 2006 00:00:00
2 Comments · 2144 Reads · Print
Comments
Jamesc on November 16 2006 21:07:35
I couldn't find view-->command line in MPI 6.1. Therefore I cannot use command line to use interfaces.
Ana Maria on November 21 2006 12:57:39
Dear Jamesc,

The command line is only available in the first session of synergy that you open. The following instances will have this option deactivated.

Regards,
Ana Maria
Post Comment
Please Login to Post a Comment.
Ratings
Rating is available to Members only.

Please login or register to vote.
No Ratings have been Posted.
Login
Username

Password



Forgotten your password?
Request a new one here.
Subscription Renewal
Updated United States Subscription Renewal & Licensing Contact Information for Existing Moldflow Customers:

Cindy Marshall 781 464 5471
Marian Zytka 781 464 5474
Support Line 800 284 3569
© Copyright 2009 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Privacy Policy â€” Legal Notices & Trademarks â€” Report Piracy â€” Site Map

Powered by PHP-Fusion copyright © 2003-2006 by Nick Jones.
Released as free software under the terms of the GNU/GPL license.

1,386,061 Unique Visits