Each package comes with Patran, MSC Software’s popular pre and post processor, and depending on which package you acquire, the Patran environment will be customized according to package. Patran enables you to:

• Define analysis models for MSC Nastran, Marc and Sinda.
• Import numerous CAD types including CATIA™, Unigraphics™, Pro/Engineer™, and numerous others.
• Save time fixing solid geometry with built in Solid Geometry Modeling tools.
• Use included beam tools to effectively model beam members.
• Easily mesh surfaces with an advanced surface mesher.
• Effectively design composites with Patran’s Laminate Modeler.