Table of Contents
1. Introduction 1-1
Finite Element Method 1-2
The Sample Problem 1-3
Results to be Examined 1-3
2. Creating the Eigenmode Project 2-1
Access the Project Manager 2-2
Create a Project Directory 2-3
Create a Project 2-5
Access the Project Directory 2-5
Add the New Project 2-5
Save Project Notes 2-6
3. Run Ansoft HFSS 3-1
Open the New Project and Run the Simulator 3-2
Overview of the Executive Commands Window 3-3
Commands Area 3-3
Display Area 3-3
General Procedure for Drawing and Solving 3-4
Select the Solver 4-2
Driven Solution 4-2
Eigenmode Solution 4-2
Start the 3D Modeler 4-3
Side Window 4-5
Snaps 4-6
Define the Drawing Region 4-7
Absolute and Relative Coordinates 4-7
Grids 4-7
Create the Geometry 4-8
Exit the 3D Modeler 4-9
5. Setting Up the Problem 5-1
Assign Materials 5-2
Start the Material Manager 5-2
Assign Vacuum to the Pillbox 5-3
Exit Setup Materials 5-3
Set Up Boundaries 5-4
Start the 3D Boundary Manager 5-4
Define the Finite Conductivity Boundary 5-5
Exit Setup Boundaries/Sources 5-5
6. Generating a Solution 6-1
Specify Solution Options 6-2
Generate the Solution 6-4
View Convergence 6-4
View the Results 6-5
Eigen Modes 6-5
Quality Factor 6-5
View the Eigenmodes 6-6
The Post Processors 7-2
Access the 3D Post Processor 7-3
Plot the E-field for Mode 1 and Mode 4 7-4
Plot the E-field for Mode 1 7-4
Plot the E-field for Mode 4 7-6
Compare Vector Plots 7-8
Clear the Magnitude Plot 7-8
Create the Vector Plot for Mode 2 7-8
Create the Vector Plot for Mode 3 7-10
Create an Animated Vector Plot 7-11
Clear the Magnitude Plot 7-11
Switch Modes 7-11
Create the Animated Plot 7-12
Exit the Field Simulator 7-14