Fedem Free Edition - What is it?
Fedem Free Edition is a limited version of The Fedem Simulation Software R4.2.
The full version of Fedem is a flexible multibody dynamics package,
while the Free Edition leaves out the flexibility options, phone and mail support and a few other options.
This leaves a fully working rigid body dynamics software based on the our Generic Part technology. And you can use it for free.
Finite element part evaluation
You can not use Finite Element parts in the Free Edition, but bundeled with the Free license
there is a Demo license which makes it possible to try the flexibility options.
This license allows you to use a few small FE models,
and experience how easy it is to do real structural dynamics.
Limitations
Below is a table showing the limitations of the two licenses
Phone and mail support | Not available | Not available |
Finite Element parts | Not supported | Max 2000 nodes pr Finite Elment model Max 15000 nodes total in model |
Remote solving | Not supported | Not supported |
Available solver plattforms | Win32 only | Win32 only |
Parallell processing | Not supported | Not supported |
Commercial use | Yes | No |
Curve export | Yes | No |
Demo banners | No | Yes |
Prerequisites
Allthough you can model and solve dynamic rigid body systems without
importing anything, it is convenient to create models based on a CAD model.
You then need a CAD system that can export parts and sub assemblies to vrml files.
If you want to use FE parts under the Demo License, you need a FE-mesher that can output Nastran bulk data files.
Minimum system requirements
- Windows NT, 2000, Xp32, Xp64 or Windows Vista.
- 110 Mb of disk space
- 300 Mb RAM
- Graphics card with 3D acceleration
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Licensing
Free License
Fedem Technology AS will automatically submit a Free Edition license free of charge upon request.
This license will be valid for a certain period of time from the date of submission. This
period is set by Fedem Technology AS, and is subject to change without further notice.
When the license period is over, a new license may be requested, and as long as Fedem Technology AS
is continuing the Free Edition programme, a new license will be automaticcally submitted.
The features Licensed under the Free Edition License is free to use for any application,
but mail and phone support is not included.
Demo License
The demo license follow the same terms as the Free version, except that the renewal
period might be different and that it is not legal to use Fedem Simulation Software licensed under the Demo License,
for any commercial purposes.
Read the details ...
Get it
You can download it here.
When done, start the application and follow the instructions to get your license.
Getting started
To get up and running, you would probably want to visit http://support.fedem.com.
There you will find demo models, a tutorial, and a support forum to help you getting started.
We will get an FAQ up and running quite soon, and to supply the site with more tutorials.
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