Solver Z88¶
In one sentence: Add a Z88 solver for fast linear static structural analysis as an alternative to CalculiX.
Overview¶
Workbench: FEM
Menu: FEM → Solve → Solver Z88
Adds a Z88 solver for linear static structural analysis. Z88 is a lightweight open-source structural solver. Use it when a fast linear static analysis is needed and CalculiX is unavailable.
When to use Z88¶
- Quick linear static structural checks.
- Alternative when CalculiX is not installed.
See also¶
- Solver CalculiX — full-featured structural and thermal solver
- Solver Mystran — another lightweight linear static solver
- Run Solver — execute the solver
- FEM Workbench — workbench overview