Mechanical Systems Simulation with
SimXpert
Use the SimXpert Motion Workspace to create and perform multi body dynamics and flexible body simulations. Also get an early look at upcoming Systems and Controls Workspace and new Automotive extensions for improved vehicle dynamics simulation.

Course Outline:
- Overview
- Introduction to Motion
- SimXpert GUI Introduction
- Motion Components
- Geometry, Rotation,
  and Friction
- Flexible Body Simulation
- Macros and Scripted
  Model Setup
- What's Coming in
  Releases
- Q&A Feedback Session

Structural & Thermal Analysis with
SimXpert
Use SimXpert Structures Workspace to perform structural simulations taking advantage of core MD Nastran and advanced multidiscipline modeling capabilities, including simulation chaining. Also get an early look at new Structures-Thermal coupling techniques.

Course Outline:
- Overview
- SimXpert GUI Introduction
- Contact Simulation
- Connections
- Thermal-Structural Chaining
  (SOL400)
- What's Coming in
  SimXpert R4
- Q&A Feedback Session

Virtual Build & Test Management with SimManager
Manage your data and processes in SimManager. Experience MSC's web-based simulation environment that is being used by leading companies the world over to improve their simulation productivity.

Course Outline:
- Overview
- SimManager GUI Introduction
- Concepts of Operation:
   - work requests
   - product data management
   - modeling analysis
   - post-processing
   - reports
   - performance dashboards
- What's Coming in
  SimManager R4
- Q&A Feedback Session

Multidiscipline Trade Studies with PHX ModelCenter®
using Phoenix Integration's PHX ModelCenter in conjunction with MSC's SimXpert and MD solvers to explore alternatives and find your best design.

Course Outline:
- Overview
- Introduction to PHX
  ModelCenter
- Wrapping Applications like
  Excel, Matlab, and SimXpert
- Constructing Your Design
  Process as a Series of
  Linked Applications
  with a Simple Iinterface
- Trade studies with PHX
  ModelCenter, SimXpert,
  and MD
- Q&A Feedback Session