The 2D Pre- & Post-Processor has been enhanced following its initial release in the 2020 version.
The geometric modeling software used in the 3D Modeler has been upgraded to ACIS 2020. This provides additional interoperability with other CAD formats, and performance improvements.
Opera 2021 POWER'BY connection has been updated. For users who have 3DEXPERIENCE platform components pre-installed an additional button for POWER'BY is enabled on the Opera Manager toolbar, which allows users to push and pull Opera files and results to the platform so that they can be shared and used by other platform team members.
Opera 2021 includes a new Python integration using the Intel Distribution for Python. This allows a much stronger link to Opera and the opportunity to include a more complete set of packages.
Opera 2021 allows for three different licensing methods to be used. The existing LM-X licensing system continues to be used and supported but additionally, Opera 2021 can be licensed using SIMULIA CST license bundles using either the FlexNet or DSLS system.
The Opera Machines Designer is an automated tool that assists in the design of electrical machines within the 2D product. Version 2021 of the Opera Machines Designer tool includes automated model creation for a wide selection of machine types: