LS-DYNA Compact: Introduction to Simulation Data and Process Management in LoCo

The software system LoCo is a work environment for managing simulation data and processes. In particular, the distributed development through simulation, across locations within a company or with external development partners, is greatly supported by LoCo.

Simulation models are managed in LoCo and provided to users via a graphical user interface in a structured manner. Due to the integrated version management, any changes made by the user to the simulation models can be tracked. So-called "History Trees" show all changes during the development process. In addition, LoCo provides an environment for the integration of arbitrary, user-specific specialized CAE processes like model/load case construction, quality control, parameter studies, linked simulations, etc.

On the first day, the webinar provides participants the basic knowledge of how to use LoCo. In-depth knowledge in the application of LoCo is dealt with on the optional second day. The usage of the software and the realization of workflows for the daily work as a design engineer will be presented in detail.

The course will take place from 9-11 a.m. (CET) on two consecutive days.

Day 1 (Basics)

• Introduction to LoCo, Overview
• Use of the graphical user interface

- Browser
- Grid
- Property view
- Notification console
- History trees
- Inbox
- Job status
- Menus

• Tutorials, workshop

- Setup Wizard
- Adding and editing Includes
- Definition of parameters / attributes
- Construction of runs
- Working with the history graph

Day 2 (Advanced Topics)

• Modeling recommendations
• Merge and Compare
• Management of attributes
• Creating and configuring new projects
• Error analysis (Notification console)
• Parameter (DOE) studies, Optimization and robustness with LoCo and LS-OPT
• Python interface
• Representing individual processes of departments and disciplines in LoCo (depending on the group of participants)