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CAD systems let you create a multitude of design options, but behavioral tools help you find which is best
CAD and CAE systems do a great job of helping us explore a variety of possible solutions to design and engineering problems. But using this software to find the best solution can mean many long hours of setting up what-if scenarios and waiting for the results. Fortunately, a powerful set of behavioral optimization tools can spell relief for those over-loaded with options. With these programs, users specify what they're aiming for, then sit back while the computer finds which design variation does the best job of meeting their goals.
While the idea ...