An enjoyable user experience with incredible productivity enhancements
MSC Apex Modeler is a CAE-specific direct modeling and meshing solution. It cleverly streamlines CAD cleanup and meshing workflow with interactive tools that are accessible and easy to learn.
These are the benefits of using MSC Apex:
Benefits And Features
A fully-integrated, structural analysis solution for engineers and analysts.
CAD and Mesh
This software uses extensive geometry preparation tools, such as midsurfacing and cleanup. Its high-quality meshes provide you with the best, idealized model in the fastest possible time.
Solver analysis and validation
With analysis readiness checks and comprehensive solver support, MSC Apex ensures first-run success.
Regenerative updates
Experience premium simulation data that updates in real-time while design changes are made.
Training and Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I recover missing Custom Tools in Apex?
Currently, the Custom Tools only get installed for the user account doing the installation. So typically, if your IT department installed Apex on your machine, you won't initially have access to the Custom Tools. One solution is to copy the Custom Tools folder from a working installation. See Article 30814 for more information.
Right after installation when I started the software I got this error: "The lock server is not currently running. Please run the lock server configuration tool to resolve this issue." How do I do this?
Try executing "lsconfig.bat" to re-install Apex lock server service.
The error message will typically mention the location of your "lsconfig.bat" file, but it will usually be at:
“Install_dir/2021-803100/leaf/serfvices/EOM/win8664/bin/lsconfig.bat"...where the version number "2021-803100" will be dependent on what you've installed. Execute the lsconfig.bat file with "run as administrator option" to install the service.
Is there a tutorial that shows the workflow for doing Linear Static Analysis using MSC APEX?
Yes. Please see this link for a webinar that goes through this workflow.
How do I use MSC Apex to get hexmeshes on complex parts?
Please see this webinar, which goes through the basics.
Is there a start-up guide to scripting and customization in Apex?
The webinar (Introduction to MSC Apex Customization) is a good start: