What's new—6 April 2026

This SimForm update was published on 6 April 2026 and includes several new features and enhancements listed on this page.

Graphics processor system requirements

Your system is recommended to meet the following minimum requirements to render results in SimForm.

  • Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): NVIDIA GTX 400 series, AMD Radeon HD 5000 series, or Intel HD 4000 series
  • RAM: 2 GB (4 GB recommended)
  • Operating system: 64-bit

You can view the active graphics processor currently used to render results directly on the Results page, where you can also access instructions to change it.

Fastpath:
  • Prerequisite: A solved job with displayed results.
  • Command location: Results page > Results panel > Graphics Processor

Legend controls improvements

In the Legend Settings window, you can now use Set Safe Ejection Temperature to set the legend maximum value to the safe ejection temperature of the selected plastic material. This lets you quickly identify regions of the plastic part that exceed the safe ejection temperature.

Fastpath:
  • Prerequisite: A solved job with displayed results.
  • Command location: Results page > Result scale > Legend Settings > Set Safe Ejection Temperature

Results page interface enhancements

The results page interface is updated to simplify result visualization and improve access to key controls.

  • The Results panel replaces the previous Display Mode panel.
  • The Type list simplifies result selection with key options such as Freeze Time, Temperature, and Recommendation.
  • Toggle controls let you quickly show or hide Mold, Channels, and Cutting Plane.
  • The Filter uses a range slider to isolate regions based on result values.
  • The Simulation Time control uses a slider to move through available time steps.
Fastpath:
  • Prerequisite: A solved job.
  • Command location: Results page > Results panel