The Optimization module

You use the Optimization module to create an optimization task that can be used to optimize the topology or shape of your model given a set of objectives and a set of restrictions. For example, an optimization can attempt to remove material from selected regions to satisfy a maximum weight objective while maintaining a minimum stiffness.


In this section:

Understanding the role of the Optimization module
Entering and exiting the Optimization module
Understanding optimization
Using the Optimization module toolbox
Viewing and troubleshooting an optimization
Creating and configuring an optimization task
Configuring design responses
Creating objective functions
Creating constraints
Configuring geometric restrictions
Creating local stop conditions