All posts by Amelia Halliday
New Course on Building Simulation Apps with the Application Builder
Interested in building simulation apps? Then our new, 8-part Learning Center course is for you! Explore an overview of the course here.
How to Use the Sketch Tools in COMSOL® to Draw 2D Geometry
Did you know that you can interactively draw and edit geometry right within the Graphics window in COMSOL Multiphysics®? Learn how to use Sketch mode with step-by-step video demonstrations.
Course: Defining Multiphysics Models
There are 3 approaches to setting up a multiphysics model in the COMSOL® software: Fully automatic, manual with predefined couplings, and manual with user-defined couplings. Here, we discuss #1.
How to Use the Parameter Estimation Study Step for Inverse Modeling
This blog post includes a tutorial video. Watch it to learn the steps for performing a parameter estimation study for inverse modeling in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Creating a Model Geometry in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Learn how to create a geometry directly within COMSOL Multiphysics® using geometric primitives and geometry operations. Then, watch an introductory video series to see each step in detail.
How to Use the Find and Auto Completion Tools for Faster Model Setup
Looking for a way to set up your models faster? 1 approach is by using the Find and Auto Complete tools. We discuss how to use these tools and demonstrate in an embedded tutorial video.
Using the COMSOL Website Resources for Modeling and Software Help
The COMSOL website includes many helpful features and resources, including the COMSOL Blog (you’re on it right now), the Video Gallery, the Application Gallery, and more.
Using the Help Tools in COMSOL Multiphysics® for Modeling Guidance
Within the COMSOL Multiphysics® software, you have access to Help tools to guide you along your modeling process, including the Help, Documentation, and Application Libraries windows.
Efficiently Assign Materials in Your COMSOL Multiphysics® Model
Here, we go over 3 methods for efficiently assigning materials in your COMSOL Multiphysics® models. The included tutorial videos show step-by-step instructions for each related feature.
Streamline Your Simulation Workflow with Named Selections
Learn how to use named selections to streamline your simulation workflow in COMSOL Multiphysics®. Includes step-by-step instructions and an embedded tutorial video.
Navigating the Intuitive COMSOL Multiphysics® Modeling Environment
Are you new to COMSOL Multiphysics® and want to learn how best to navigate the COMSOL Desktop® modeling environment? Read this blog post with 3 embedded tutorial videos to get up to speed.
Video Tutorial: Introduction to Modeling Structural Mechanics
Learn the fundamentals of simulating structural mechanics problems in the COMSOL® software: Get a quick overview in this blog post, with an embedded video tutorial included.
Video Tutorial: Capacitive Pressure Sensor
Looking for a visual explanation of how to model a miniaturized 3D electromechanics problem? Read this blog post for a quick overview and an embedded tutorial video.
Intro Model: Studying the Signal Strength of RF Coils
Electronics designers need to ensure that RF coils contained within their devices can properly transmit information from a source to its destination. Electromagnetics simulation can help.
Exploring Below the Surface with a Poroelastic Analysis
How did the Leaning Tower of Pisa get its “lean”? We discuss poromechanics in building mechanics and how to run a Biot poroelasticity analysis for such problems.
Solutions as Starting Point Values with LiveLink™ for MATLAB®
Did you know that if you want to map data from 1 COMSOL Multiphysics® solution to the next using MATLAB® scripting, you can do so by connecting the 2 software programs via LiveLink™ for MATLAB®?