Why Manual Geometry Selection Slows Down Model Setup
Building sets and surfaces in Abaqus/CAE often means clicking through a model face by face, especially on large or complex geometries. Every time the geometry changes, whether from a design revision or a new CAD import, those selections have to be redone by hand. This repetitive work adds up over the course of a project and becomes a real bottleneck whenever the model evolves.

Webinar Scope
In this webinar, 4RealSim will introduce the free Rule Based Selections plug in for Abaqus/CAE, developed by Dassault Systèmes Germany in collaboration with Bosch. Instead of manually clicking through a model, users describe the geometry they want selected, and the plug in creates the matching set or surface automatically. Participants will see how this approach reduces repetitive manual work, simplifies handling of complex or evolving geometries, and speeds up model setup.

Topics Covered

• Why manual set and surface selection does not scale with model complexity

• Defining selections using rules instead of manual picking

• Selecting geometry based on shape and curvature

• Selecting geometry based on size and dimensions

• Selecting geometry based on orientation and position

• Selecting geometry based on color and material attributes

• Keeping selections valid after CAD updates and geometry changes

Plug in Benefits

• Free plug in for Abaqus/CAE, developed by Dassault Systèmes Germany with Bosch

• Reduces repetitive manual selection tasks

• Simplifies work with complex and evolving geometries

• Enables faster, more automated model setup

• Significantly reduces rework after CAD updates

Who Should Attend?

• Abaqus/CAE users who regularly build sets and surfaces on complex models

• Engineers working with geometries that change frequently during a project

• Teams looking to speed up model setup without added licensing cost

• Anyone spending significant time on manual selection work in Abaqus/CAE

Prerequisite

• 4RealSim Abaqus customer