# Project Support **URL:** https://www.simscale.com/forum/c/project-support/30.md [Latest](https://www.simscale.com/forum/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.simscale.com/forum/categories.md) --- ## [Guideline to asking for help with a project](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/guideline-to-asking-for-help-with-a-project/86045)
**Author:** [@roy\_g](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/roy_g)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/guideline-to-asking-for-help-with-a-project/86045 "2020-05-10T01:34:21Z")
When asking for help on a specific project, please include the below points so that we can help you as quickly as possible; Include a link to your project (make sure that it is set to public) Complete as much of yo… --- ## [How should I extract hydrodynamic drag and spray metrics from a transient VOF seaplane hull simulation?](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/how-should-i-extract-hydrodynamic-drag-and-spray-metrics-from-a-transient-vof-seaplane-hull-simulation/101374)
**Author:** [@PriyanshuKACL](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/PriyanshuKACL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/how-should-i-extract-hydrodynamic-drag-and-spray-metrics-from-a-transient-vof-seaplane-hull-simulation/101374 "2026-10-27T18:31:10Z")
https://www.simscale.com/workbench/?pid=3838122314020395509&rru=82daf175-5a95-4e9c-878c-3420c6b7f871&ci=ce10a913-9f45-49ed-8554-5d7784417e03&mt=SIMULATION\_RESULT&ct=SOLUTION\_FIELD https://www.simscale.com/workbench/?pid… --- ## [Eddies in return path of electromagnetic simulation](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/eddies-in-return-path-of-electromagnetic-simulation/101377)
**Author:** [@david\_gmail](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/david_gmail)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/eddies-in-return-path-of-electromagnetic-simulation/101377 "2026-10-27T17:44:13Z")
Hi there. I’ve been modelling an assymetric lateral solenoid, that should create force in the x-direction. In the return path, there are some strange eddies (on the upper right hand leg in the picture attached. They mar… --- ## [Simulation run errored out without advice](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/simulation-run-errored-out-without-advice/101402)
**Author:** [@david\_gmail](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/david_gmail)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/simulation-run-errored-out-without-advice/101402 "2026-10-27T13:03:18Z")
I tried to run a simulation last night, but it errored out. The Error Log didn’t give much away. Clicking “Learn more” essentially just said “ask for help”. It’s an electromagntic simulation https://www.simscale.co… --- ## [Compressible flow in a orifice and then a duct](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/compressible-flow-in-a-orifice-and-then-a-duct/101375)
**Author:** [@marcocortecchia](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/marcocortecchia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/compressible-flow-in-a-orifice-and-then-a-duct/101375 "2026-10-25T12:17:24Z")
https://www.simscale.com/workbench/?pid=395362524848180639&location=simulation:1abe69f8-2aae-4ad2-87d5-047cf36eb646&ps=analysis%2FboundaryConditions%2F0 This is the project I’m working on. The issue is: Maximum number o… --- ## [Aerodynamic drag analysis of a 3D wing profile at high speed (80 m/s). Checking mesh quality and result validity](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/aerodynamic-drag-analysis-of-a-3d-wing-profile-at-high-speed-80-m-s-checking-mesh-quality-and-result-validity/101391)
**Author:** [@honzanovak](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/honzanovak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/aerodynamic-drag-analysis-of-a-3d-wing-profile-at-high-speed-80-m-s-checking-mesh-quality-and-result-validity/101391 "2026-10-22T18:06:42Z")
Hi everyone, I am simulating the aerodynamic drag of a 3D wing profile and I would highly appreciate it if someone could review my project setup and results to tell me if they are realistic and objective. Model & Setup… --- ## [Mesh stuck on “Canceling”; Generate no longer starts a job — error d7bawjeZ](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/mesh-stuck-on-canceling-generate-no-longer-starts-a-job-error-d7bawjez/101400)
**Author:** [@shanthanukelso](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/shanthanukelso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/mesh-stuck-on-canceling-generate-no-longer-starts-a-job-error-d7bawjez/101400 "2026-10-22T14:42:51Z")
Mesh stuck on “Canceling”; unable to generate mesh or start simulation I’m setting up an incompressible CFD simulation of a two-element FSAE front wing. Attempting to generate the mesh returned error code d7bawjeZ, and M… --- ## [Unable to Start CFD or Meshing Jobs — Repeated Unexpected Errors](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/unable-to-start-cfd-or-meshing-jobs-repeated-unexpected-errors/101401)
**Author:** [@camy25](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/camy25)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/unable-to-start-cfd-or-meshing-jobs-repeated-unexpected-errors/101401 "2026-10-22T12:29:58Z")
Hello, I am experiencing repeated job-launch failures in my academic SimScale project, An earlier conjugate heat transfer simulation completed successfully using a conformal multi-region mesh containing approximately 3… --- ## [Simulation run deletion failed](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/simulation-run-deletion-failed/101399)
**Author:** [@a\_ishikawa](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/a_ishikawa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/simulation-run-deletion-failed/101399 "2026-10-22T06:44:59Z")
ISimulation run deletion failed An unexpected error occurred. Please try again, and if the issue persists, contact our support for assistance. Error Code: m58jSWpM --- ## [OpenFOAM mesh import fails even for a validated 8-cell cube](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/openfoam-mesh-import-fails-even-for-a-validated-8-cell-cube/101385)
**Author:** [@stout0110](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/stout0110)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/openfoam-mesh-import-fails-even-for-a-validated-8-cell-cube/101385 "2026-10-07T19:59:29Z")
Hello SimScale Support, I am learning Gmsh and trying to import a NACA2412 wing mesh into SimScale. Both the wing and a tiny, validated OpenFOAM cube fail with the same generic upload error. I only need to import the me… --- ## [Nonlinear static runs stuck at 0% with no Solver Log – repeated twice](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/nonlinear-static-runs-stuck-at-0-with-no-solver-log-repeated-twice/101331)
**Author:** [@kongye123](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/kongye123)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/nonlinear-static-runs-stuck-at-0-with-no-solver-log-repeated-twice/101331 "2026-10-07T13:45:05Z")
Hi SimScale Support / Community, I am experiencing a repeated issue where a nonlinear static structural simulation remains at 0% and never generates a Solver Log. I would like to determine whether this is a compute/job… --- ## [Could run electromagnetics simulation weeks ago, cannot now](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/could-run-electromagnetics-simulation-weeks-ago-cannot-now/101376)
**Author:** [@awc008](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/awc008)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/could-run-electromagnetics-simulation-weeks-ago-cannot-now/101376 "2026-10-06T13:19:27Z")
As in the screenshot, I have run several electromagnetics simulation runs before, but now it’s disabled for some reason. My account is still listed in the dashboard as academic plan, and my core hours are only at 2 ho… --- ## [Help verifying lift and drag coefficinets setup](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/help-verifying-lift-and-drag-coefficinets-setup/101369)
**Author:** [@ElenaV](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/ElenaV)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/help-verifying-lift-and-drag-coefficinets-setup/101369 "2026-10-01T10:14:32Z")
Hi, I am simulating a NACA 0012 finite wing in incompressible external aerodynamics and measuring lift/drag coefficients and forces across angles of attack. Here is the link to my project: https://www.simscale.com/workb… --- ## [Trouble completing the FEA simulation due to some connector issue](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/trouble-completing-the-fea-simulation-due-to-some-connector-issue/101362)
**Author:** [@Mithesha](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/Mithesha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/trouble-completing-the-fea-simulation-due-to-some-connector-issue/101362 "2026-09-30T13:56:31Z")
I have been trying to run FEA simulation on an active aero wing design of a car. I have directly imported the CAD from Onshape. I know that its slightly poor but I have no other option but to use the same design. Whenev… --- ## [Mesh failing](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/mesh-failing/101220)
**Author:** [@abengani](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/abengani)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/mesh-failing/101220 "2026-09-24T18:48:00Z")
Hi, we are designing a stem racing car however our mesh has started failing for our recent designs. --- ## [Irregularly High CD. What went wrong?](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/irregularly-high-cd-what-went-wrong/101190)
**Author:** [@nfelice](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/nfelice)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/irregularly-high-cd-what-went-wrong/101190 "2026-09-24T18:39:34Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on CFD simulations for STEM Racing CO₂-powered cars and consistently getting an unusually high drag coefficient. Similar STEM Racing models from other teams typically produce a Cd of around 0.3… --- ## [Getting Too High of a Force in Air Flow Simulation](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/getting-too-high-of-a-force-in-air-flow-simulation/101352)
**Author:** [@Deltaco](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/Deltaco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/getting-too-high-of-a-force-in-air-flow-simulation/101352 "2026-09-24T18:33:40Z")
I have a Hollow Rocket Nose and I input 20m/s in the -y direction directly on top of the nose. I input a forces and moment value on the flow surface of the Rocket Nose. I ran the simulation, my solution fields looked cor… --- ## [Struggling with Solid Body Material Assignment vs. Flow Domain Isolation in Data Center Simulation](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/struggling-with-solid-body-material-assignment-vs-flow-domain-isolation-in-data-center-simulation/101163)
**Author:** [@souhail\_achand](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/souhail_achand)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/struggling-with-solid-body-material-assignment-vs-flow-domain-isolation-in-data-center-simulation/101163 "2026-09-24T18:27:24Z")
Hi everyone, I am working on a Data Center simulation (Conjugate Heat Transfer - CHT) using SimScale, and I am facing a recurring error related to material assignment and solid bodies. I would appreciate some guidance o… --- ## [Transient Magnetic-Thermal Simulation duration](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/transient-magnetic-thermal-simulation-duration/101320)
**Author:** [@azizelmajid](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/azizelmajid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/transient-magnetic-thermal-simulation-duration/101320 "2026-09-24T18:24:02Z")
Hello, I am currently working on an electromagnetic simulation using a transient magnetic analysis with thermal coupling. I am trying to obtain simulation results for a total simulated time of 60–300 seconds, using a ti… --- ## [Touching edges fault won't heal on large structural face — need repair guidance](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/touching-edges-fault-wont-heal-on-large-structural-face-need-repair-guidance/101324)
**Author:** [@aindri](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/aindri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/touching-edges-fault-wont-heal-on-large-structural-face-need-repair-guidance/101324 "2026-09-23T15:42:56Z")
I’m running a CFD research project studying F1 aerodynamics — specifically how S-Duct front-chassis geometry affects front-axle downforce loss when a car follows another through turbulent wake. This requires 6 simulation… --- ## [SimScale Support Report — AMI Transient Simulation Cost/Convergence Issue](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/simscale-support-report-ami-transient-simulation-cost-convergence-issue/101323)
**Author:** [@vyasved1012](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/vyasved1012)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/simscale-support-report-ami-transient-simulation-cost-convergence-issue/101323 "2026-09-23T15:35:10Z")
SimScale Support Report — AMI Transient Simulation Cost/Convergence Issue Project: curved fin big pt2 (“omni wheel”) Simulation: AMI (sliding mesh) — transient run following a validated MRF steady-state sanity check Plan… --- ## [Force and Moment Coefficients Results Item does not recognize a unit vector for 3 degrees](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/force-and-moment-coefficients-results-item-does-not-recognize-a-unit-vector-for-3-degrees/97903)
**Author:** [@DaleKramer](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/DaleKramer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/force-and-moment-coefficients-results-item-does-not-recognize-a-unit-vector-for-3-degrees/97903 "2026-09-18T11:56:48Z")
It looks to me that due to input data precision errors, I am no longer able to enter a unit vector for 3 degrees (and likely almost any other discrete angular vector value) in the Forces and Moment Coefficient Result Ite… --- ## [Hyperelastic hydrogel sphere compressed between two annular rings – sphere translates instead of bulging / contact convergence issues](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/hyperelastic-hydrogel-sphere-compressed-between-two-annular-rings-sphere-translates-instead-of-bulging-contact-convergence-issues/101335)
**Author:** [@kkruch](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/kkruch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/hyperelastic-hydrogel-sphere-compressed-between-two-annular-rings-sphere-translates-instead-of-bulging-contact-convergence-issues/101335 "2026-09-16T15:48:11Z")
Hello, I am working on a nonlinear static simulation of a soft hydrogel sphere compressed between two annular Plexiglas rings. I have managed to obtain converged solutions for several displacement levels, but the deform… --- ## [Static structural simulation stuck at 0% despite small 1st-order mesh](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/static-structural-simulation-stuck-at-0-despite-small-1st-order-mesh/101326)
**Author:** [@Samridhi](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/Samridhi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/static-structural-simulation-stuck-at-0-despite-small-1st-order-mesh/101326 "2026-09-08T13:19:15Z")
Hi, I’m performing a linear static structural analysis of a Formula Student brake disc in SimScale. My previous runs failed with machine out-of-memory errors, so I reduced the mesh and changed from 2nd-order to 1st-orde… --- ## [Simulation recovery](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/simulation-recovery/101304)
**Author:** [@Samridhi](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/Samridhi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/simulation-recovery/101304 "2026-09-04T20:01:34Z")
Hi SimScale Team, I accidentally deleted one of the two simulations inside my project “Uprights FEA.” The project itself is still available, but the deleted simulation was my finalized Formula Student suspension upright… --- ## [I am getting a blocking error in the SimScale Workbench stating 'This name is not allowed' when renaming entities for my CHT simulation, and I need help identifying which name is causing the block](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/i-am-getting-a-blocking-error-in-the-simscale-workbench-stating-this-name-is-not-allowed-when-renaming-entities-for-my-cht-simulation-and-i-need-help-identifying-which-name-is-causing-the-block/101317)
**Author:** [@crithelion](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/crithelion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/i-am-getting-a-blocking-error-in-the-simscale-workbench-stating-this-name-is-not-allowed-when-renaming-entities-for-my-cht-simulation-and-i-need-help-identifying-which-name-is-causing-the-block/101317 "2026-09-01T16:28:53Z")
Hi SimScale Community, I am a student currently working on a Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) simulation of an apartment to analyze indoor thermal comfort and the effectiveness of a Mechanical Ventilation (VMC) system. \*\*… --- ## [Meshing help - F1 CFD school project](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/meshing-help-f1-cfd-school-project/101306)
**Author:** [@kenpu2008](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/kenpu2008)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 10:02am UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/meshing-help-f1-cfd-school-project/101306 "2026-08-29T10:02:53Z")
It is harder and it takes longer to provide support without full details.To speed up the process and quickly solve your issues this is a reminder to post as much information as you possibly can: This is a F1 CFD for m… --- ## [How can I simulate a rc electric EDF?](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/how-can-i-simulate-a-rc-electric-edf/101305)
**Author:** [@jewlss](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/jewlss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/how-can-i-simulate-a-rc-electric-edf/101305 "2026-08-28T18:11:12Z")
Hey everyone, I’m trying to run a simulation for my 70mm EDF. However, I’m not sure how to make it so that the air is actively drawn in by the EDF and accelerated out the back, just like in normal RC plane flight. Can a… --- ## [CHT simulation with solar load on underground solar collector no change in temperature](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/cht-simulation-with-solar-load-on-underground-solar-collector-no-change-in-temperature/101286)
**Author:** [@typolderman](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/typolderman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/cht-simulation-with-solar-load-on-underground-solar-collector-no-change-in-temperature/101286 "2026-08-21T16:51:28Z")
I’m working on a solar collector underneath a synthetic grass field, and I want to know the effect of the solar load on the grass and what the temperature gradient of the underlying layers is. I have modeled a cross sec… --- ## [Internal flow volume trouble](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/internal-flow-volume-trouble/101281)
**Author:** [@o\_piovarci](https://www.simscale.com/forum/u/o_piovarci)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://www.simscale.com/forum/t/internal-flow-volume-trouble/101281 "2026-08-21T15:38:09Z")
Hi, this is my first project on SimScale and have done all starting tutorials and I believe I applied exact steps from on of them to get internal flow volume and couldnt acieve the necessary result. Here you can see my … [Next page](https://www.simscale.com/forum/c/project-support/30.md?page=1)