Overview
Coming with Ansys 2025R1, a new Speos AddIn featuring a "Go to optiSLang" button is available in Ansys Speos.
This button allows users to quickly automate Speos simulations within Ansys optiSLang, allowing them to proceed with e.g., further workflow extensions or optimizations. The button simplifies access to Ansys optiSLang, enhancing efficiency and productivity, while providing a user-friendly interface that ensures consistent and accurate workflow setup, minimizing errors and rework.
Installation
Download the installer from this article and run it with administrative rights. The installer will automatically install the AddIn into the installation directory of your Ansys software.
Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to automate your Speos project using the 'Go to optiSLang' button by following either the video instructions or the step-by-step guide.
Option 1: Video Instructions
Watch this video to see the complete process of using the 'Go to optiSLang' button.
Option 2: Step-by-Step Guide
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Open Speos: Start the Speos software and load your project.
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Publish Parameter: Navigate to the “Workbench” ribbon and publish the parameter you want to consider in your optiSLang project.
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Select the Simulations: Select your simulation(s) to be automated in the Speos tree.
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Locate the “Go to optiSLang” Button: Navigate to the “optiSLang” ribbon in the toolbar and find the "Go to optiSLang" button.
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Click the Button: Click the "Go to optiSLang" button to open the optiSLang project setup user interface.
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Review: Review the selected simulations, published parameters, and responses in the user interface.
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Select Computation Type: Select the Speos computation type and define the directory for the optiSLang project in the user interface.
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Project creation: Click the “Create optiSLang project” button in the user interface to start the process.
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Wait for Setup: Wait until optiSLang creates the project, including the workflow, and the GUI opens. This can take several minutes.
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Solve Parametric System: The parametric system will be solved automatically (see optiSLang GUI). In case there are no parameter published, the solve will be skipped.
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Extend Project: After the parametric system workflow is finished, you can then extend your optiSLang project using optiSLang wizard functionality.
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Return to Speos: Go back to your Speos project. See the success message and click “OK” to continue with your Speos model.