The NAS120 CD is an interactive multimedia CD-ROM that introduces the use of MSC.Nastran Version 70.7 in conjunction with MSC.Patran Version 9.0 to new users. This unique program will help engineers master the basic skills required to use MSC.Patran as a pre- and post-processor for MSC.Nastran in typical engineering analysis applications. Concepts are presented in a series of 12 hands-on case studies, each of which demonstrates a major MSC.Nastran analysis approach. These case studies cover such analysis types as linear static, normal modes, and buckling. They cover such MSC.Patran topics as building/importing geometry, meshing, material and element property creation, load creation, analysis setup, and results postprocessing. In addition to the 12 case studies, the NAS120 CD integrates a complete set of course notes for the MSC.Nastran 120 class.

• New Feature - Input files now available on the CD-ROM to create models, as well as solution files to compare your answers with the actual solution.
• Visualize abstract and dynamic topics with over 50 fully-rendered 3D animations (note: QuickTime Required).
• Learn from more than 50 animations illustrating actual NASTRAN menu operations.
• Explore assumptions and "What if" scenarios with custom-designed, interactive simulations for each of the case studies.
• Listen to explanations and course notes from the NASTRAN 120 class.
• Navigate through the user-friendly, graphic rich interface.
• Track your progress with the user-tracking feature.
• Challenge your imagination with each of the real-world case studies.