Hivel2D users manual
The following example illustrates the model development, launching and post
processing of the model results using SMS. SMS can be launched by double clicking
the sms icon found in the computer. The users are advised to read the SMS manual for
installation and applications.
HIVEL Interface
SMS (version 5.0) includes a graphical interface to HIVEL2D ( fig. 3.1). Several steps are
involved in performing a HIVEL simulation within SMS. These steps are listed here to
provide a summary of the overall process. Some of the steps are described in more detail
in the following sections. The steps are as follows:
Figure 3.1 The SMS interface.
1. Create a 2D finite element grid to be modeled. The tools provided in SMS for
constructing a 2D finite element grid are described in SMS users manual. This
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Chapter 3 Developing an Application