One of our favorite hacks in STAR-CCM+ is a part replace operation combined with a local meshing operation.
Tame model complexity! Use STAR to tag similar features and parts for easy pre-processing, especially in large assemblies.
Drive your simulation intelligently! Use Parameters to control geometry dimensions , boundary condition values , and more. Easily copy/paste settings driven by parameters.
Define hundreds of boundaries in minutes! See how to leverage side views, multi-select, 'Create Boundary from Part Surfaces', and 'Split by Non-contiguous' to rapidly assign types and conditions to numerous surfaces.
Easily run what-if scenarios and trials by one click replacement of test parts with no additional time required to set up pre- or post-processing.
GUI Essentials Combo: Three Tips in One Minute to Master the interface fast! Contextual Help with F1, essential Scene View hotkeys (T, F, S, R) , and one-click Tree Collapse into one power-user intro.