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Using Layout Templates to Build Simulation Apps

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The Application Builder in COMSOL Multiphysics contains multiple layout templates which you can use to quickly get started in designing a simulation app of your COMSOL Multiphysics model. Here, we demonstrate the use of a few of these templates and provide an overview of the main components of the Application Builder as well as general navigation of the workspace, in addition to performing some small level of customization to an app.

Follow along in the software by watching the videos below.

Templates and Navigation of the Application Builder Workspace

Tutorial: Using the Single Form Template

Tutorial: Using the Subwindows, Sections, and Graphics Template

The simplified thermal microactuator tutorial model is used as the model example with which to build apps from. Making changes to the app using the Main Window editor window is shown. An overview of the topics covered in the tutorial video are as follows:

• Using the Form Wizard
• Form templates
  • Single form
  • Subwindows, sections, and graphics
• Overview of the Application Builder workspace
  • Form Editor
  • Main Window editor window
  • Method Editor window
• Sketch mode vs. Grid mode for changing the app design
• Editing and customizing an app
  • Main Window editor
  • Application tree
  • Editor Tools

Further Learning

Learn and see more about the other layout template options available in the Application Builder in the blog post on Using Layout Templates for Simulation App Design.