Command Line Optimization - Anne/Lennart

How to perform an optimization without the Graphical User Interface is shown using the Bookshelf.

The already set up optimization scenario can be exported from MSC Apex Generative Design.

For the export the job can be namend, the export folder chosen and the export unit system has to be selected.

In this folder all necessary files for the optimization are saved - the stl files as geometry input and the configuration file (.GD_Engine) with all the optimization information.

The configuration file contains all information necessary for the algorithm to run through the optimization and can be edited to change the optimization parameter. How the configuration file is strucutred here.

To start the optimization with a command line a windows powershell is needed. This powershell has to be startet inside the folder. Therefore the keys shift+right mouse button has to be used inside the windows folder.

Pfad Anpassen

• To start the optimization a powershell needs to be opened. This can either be done by starting the powershell and navigating to the optimzation folder or directly in the optimization folder (shift+right MB). The algorithm is started using the command ….

• This can be done locally or remotely on another server. It depends on the configuration file and the settings in here if the optimization is carried out on CPU or GPU.