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RTM-Worx User Manual Contents


About this manual
-  Terms used in this manual
-  Conventions used in this manual
-  Break with procedure as you see fit

Quick Start


1  INTRODUCTION

1.1  Installation
1.1.1  System requirements
1.1.2  OpenGL and 3D graphics
1.1.3  Installing the RTM-Worx files
1.1.4  Registering your copy of RTM-Worx
1.1.5  File associations and the Windows Registry
1.1.6  The sound extension

1.2  Feature Summary
1.2.1  Integrated environment
1.2.2  Definition of model geometry
1.2.3  Model visualization
1.2.4  Mesh generation
1.2.5  Material and resin properties
1.2.6  RTM Simulation
1.2.7  Presentation of results
1.2.8  Database and import filters

1.3  RTM-Worx Philosophy
1.3.1  Application of RTM Simulation
1.3.2  Maximizing result vs. cost ratio
1.3.3  Accuracy and permeability data

1.4  Getting Started
1.4.1  Step by step checklist
1.4.2  Built-in assistance and online help
1.4.3  The RTM-Worx filing system
1.4.4  Integration with MS-Windows


2  USER INTERFACE

2.1  The Workspace
2.1.1  RTM-Worx main window
2.1.2  Main toolbar
2.1.3  Render toolbar
2.1.4  Control panel
2.1.5  Display area

2.2  Menu and Commands
2.2.1  Menu overview
2.2.2  Project menu
2.2.3  View menu
2.2.4  Simulation menu
2.2.5  Render menu
2.2.6  Tool menu
2.2.7  Help menu

2.3  Viewing the Model
2.3.1  Dynamic rotation
2.3.2  Panning and z-clipping
2.3.3  Dynamic zoom
2.3.4  The Model view control panel
2.3.5  Manipulating light, reflection and colors
2.3.6  Plotting properties and results


3  MODEL AND CALCULATION

3.1  Entering the Geometry and Properties
3.1.1  Model structure in RTM-Worx
3.1.2  Editing keypoints
3.1.3  Injection and venting ports
3.1.4  Editing curves
3.1.5  Runners and connectors
3.1.6  Editing surfaces
3.1.7  Surface reinforcement properties

3.2  Mesh Generation
3.2.1  FEM Mesh basics
3.2.2  Controlling mesh generation
3.2.3  Optimizing mesh and geometry

3.3  Running the Simulation
3.3.1  Abort, continue and restart
3.3.2  Resin viscosity and calculation parameters

home |  about this manual |  quick start |  introduction |  installation
features |  philosophy |  getting started |  interface |  workspace
menu and commands |  viewing the model |  model and calculation
geometry and properties |  mesh generation |  simulation

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