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why can’t I get Shape Optimization (BETA) to solve using either a Mechanical Pro or Premium license?.

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    • April 5, 2023 at 2:32 pm
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      Prior to 17.0, Shape Optimization (BETA) was supported by most Mechanical licenses. As it uses legacy element types such as SOLID95, beginning with Releaser 17.0 it is not supported by a Mechanical Pro or Mechanical Premium license. It does work with a DesignSpace license or Mechanical Enterprise. Switching to Topology Optimization is the recommendation.

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