Getting started > Understanding the Simulation, FEM, and idealized part file structure > Modifying FEM and Simulation files > Replace FEM overview
Replace the current FEM file
With the Simulation file displayed, right-click the Simulation node in the Simulation Navigator and choose Replace FEM.
Select an open FEM file from the FE Model list, or click Open to browse for a FEM file. To create a new FEM file to associate with an existing Simulation file, click New FEM .
(Optional) Enter a description for the replacement FEM file.
Click OK.
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Replace the current FEM file, Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series
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