Overview

Gradient Dynamics Studio provides a complete browser workflow for engineering simulation: geometry preparation, meshing, solver setup, execution, and post-processing. This page introduces the core concepts you will use across the documentation.

Platform Concepts

Projects

Everything in Studio is organized into projects.

Project Type	Use For
Meshing	Preparing, generating, inspecting, and exporting meshes.
Simulation	Running end-to-end workflows from geometry or mesh through results.

Workspace

Each project opens into a workspace with:

• 3D Viewer - Inspect geometry, domains, surfaces, meshes, and results.

• Setup Panel - Configure workflow-specific settings.

• Feature Tree - Navigate geometry, regions, zones, surfaces, simulations, and results.

• Assistant - Ask for guided setup, troubleshooting, and workflow recommendations.

• Logs and Monitors - Track meshing and simulation progress.

Cloud Execution

Meshing and simulation runs execute in the cloud. You only need a modern browser to configure, submit, monitor, and review work.

Credits

Compute usage is measured in credits. Studio shows an estimate before you submit mesh generation or simulation runs. See Subscription Tiers for plan details.

Meshing Options

Studio supports two meshing types:

Mesh Type	Best For
Unstructured	Production CFD, complex topology, boundary-layer workflows, imported mesh workflows, interoperability, and cases needing flexible element layouts.
Structured	Automated, repeatable workflows, geometry screening, parametric studies, and cases where a structured approach fits the solver and validation target.

Start with the unstructured workflow unless your geometry, downstream workflow, or validation requirement specifically calls for a structured mesh.

Simulation Capabilities

Gradient Dynamics supports solver workflows for:

• External aerodynamics

• Internal flows

• Thermal analysis

• Conjugate heat transfer

• Rotating machinery

• Coupled multiphysics cases

• Steady and transient studies

• Laminar and turbulent flow modelling

Studio exposes these capabilities through project-level choices, boundary conditions, materials, solver settings, run controls, and post-processing tools.

Workflow Overview

Meshing Workflow

Upload geometry -> Check geometry -> Configure domain -> Select mesh type -> Set resolution -> Generate mesh -> Review quality

Simulation Workflow

Prepare mesh -> Assign physics -> Set boundary conditions -> Configure run controls -> Run simulation -> Post-process results

Supported Applications

Application	Typical Use
Vehicle aerodynamics	Drag, lift, flow visualization, underbody flow, cooling flow.
Aerospace	Wings, ducts, nacelles, bodies, and control surfaces.
Wind engineering	Building loads, pedestrian comfort, external flow studies.
Pipe and duct flows	Pressure drop, flow distribution, HVAC design.
Thermal management	Fan flow, heat sinks, cold plates, and thermal performance.
Rotating machinery	Fans, pumps, compressors, turbines, propellers.
Heat exchangers	Fluid-solid heat transfer and thermal performance.

Next Steps

• Quick Start - Create your first project.

• Projects - Learn how work is organized.

• Studio - Understand the main GUI workspace.