Force Analysis in a Tubular Structure

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Hello

I want to evaluate the strength of a tubular structure made with the SolidWorks construction module.

To do this, I only have access to the Solidworks SimulationXpress module. When I try to set up the simulation, solidworks automatically isolates a tube from my structure.
I tried saving the complete structure in STEP format but the result is the same.
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Do you know if it is possible to analyze the entire structure with Simulation Xpress?

Thanks in advance,

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Hello;

You can combine your bodies ("Combine " function )
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Kind regards.

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It is necessary, as indicated by the message that SW must have displayed, to have only one volume body so body selection/right-click/combine
If the function refuses, matter must be added so that there is a plane contact between the bodies (no tangency).
Beware of the problem of the mesh, which will be very heavy: fine mesh size (1/4 thickness) vs the overall dimensions of the structure.

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