Integrated Mode

Independent Mode

• All analysis types

• All analysis types

• P-code native solver and third-party H-code solvers

• P-code native solver only

• 2D and 3D models

• 2D and 3D models

• Geometry created in Pro/ENGINEER only

• Geometry created in Pro/ENGINEER, Mechanica, or one of several CAD file formats

• Modeling entities created in the Pro/ENGINEER user interface

• Modeling entities created in a separate Mechanica user interface or transferred from integrated mode

• Geometry-based measures

• Geometry-based and element-based measures

• Elements generated automatically with testing and refinement capabilities

• Elements created manually or through AutoGEM

• Design parameters only—created in Pro/ENGINEER

• Shape and property design variables—created in Mechanica

• Streamlined results definition and viewing workflow

• Classic results definition and viewing workflow