Siemens FEMAP User Guide Version 11.3

About this manual

The FEMAP User Guide explains how to install and configure the FEMAP finite‑element modeling and post‑processing software, covering hardware requirements, licensing, and network setup. It assumes familiarity with Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 (64‑bit) and provides troubleshooting tips for starting the program.

The manual details the user interface, geometry creation, meshing, element libraries, and the full FEA workflow, including translation tables for popular solvers (ANSYS, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, etc.) and geometry import/export formats (ACIS, Parasolid, STEP, IGES). Additional sections cover customization, keyboard and mouse shortcuts, and reference material for older model conversions.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Product Configurations
• Getting Started
• User Interface
• The FEA Process
• Element Reference
• Translation Tables for Analysis Programs
• Analysis Program Interfaces
• Geometry Interfaces
• Customization

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Which Windows versions are supported by FEMAP?

FEMAP runs on Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 (64‑bit versions only).

Where can I obtain a license file for FEMAP?

The license file can be obtained as described in section 3.3.1 "Obtaining a License File".

What is FEMAP?

FEMAP is finite element modeling and post‑processing software for engineering analyses such as stress, temperature, and dynamic performance.