CFxD is an integrated CFD application built to simplify engineering simulation. It combines the full workflow in one consistent environment—reducing manual steps and keeping projects organized.
Overview
CFxD supports a streamlined CFD process from model preparation to post-processing. The interface is designed to be approachable for new users while remaining efficient for experienced engineers.
Key capabilities
- Geometry creation/import and model preparation
- Mesh generation with statistics and quality checks
- Physics models and boundary-condition setup with sensible defaults
- Solver execution with convergence monitoring
- Post-processing: contours, vectors, plots, and reporting
Why CFxD
- Fewer manual steps and cleaner project organization
- Consistent workflow designed for practical engineering use
- Built-in documentation and contextual in-app help
Who it’s for
CFxD is intended for engineers who need reliable CFD results without spending time on repetitive setup and file management.
Capabilities
Summary of supported features and current limitations.
| Feature Category | Supported in CFxD | Not Supported |
|---|---|---|
| Mode | Steady | Transient |
| Phases | Single-phase flow | Multi-component and multiphase (VOF, DPM, cavitation, etc.) |
| Fluid Type | Newtonian fluids | Non-Newtonian fluids (e.g., shear-thinning) |
| Compressibility | Incompressible, compressible (subsonic M<1) | Compressible (supersonic M≥1) |
| Flow Regimes | Laminar, turbulent (k–ε, SST) | LES, DNS |
| Heat Transfer | Conduction, natural/forced convection | Conjugate heat transfer, radiation |
| Chemical Reactions | — | Combustion, reacting species |
| Acoustics | — | Empirical, integral, CAA |
| Porous Structure | — | Porous models |
| Geometry Dimensions | 3D | 2D |
| Meshing | Hexahedral / hex-dominant | Tetrahedral, polyhedral |
| Solver Interface | OpenFOAM integration | Custom solvers, non-OpenFOAM solvers |
| Post-Processing | 3D visualization, probes, charts, contours, streamlines | Advanced visualization (e.g., particle tracks, FFTs) |
| Material Models | Constant properties, ideal gases | Real gases, temperature-dependent properties |
Note: the matrix reflects the current CFxD release and is updated as new physics and workflows are added.
Licensing and Downloads
Demo (default)
CFxD can be downloaded and installed with a default Demo license. The Demo mode allows evaluation of the workflow and core features.
Basic license
The Basic license can be purchased directly from within the application. After purchase, the license is activated on the machine and enables full functionality according to the plan.
Recommended workflow
- Download and install CFxD (Demo mode).
- Run tutorials/examples to validate the workflow for the target use case.
- Purchase and activate the Basic license from inside the app when ready.