### 3.7.5. Workflow

A solid model is easily created alongside an existing shell model in Workbench. Once a solid model has been generated in ACP-Pre it can be linked to new Analysis System. A single ACP-Pre system can be used to create a shell and a solid model analysis. This workflow is shown below:

Figure : Analyzing a Solid Model Alongside a Shell Model

The analysis of an assembly requires multiple solid model components to be connected in a Workbench system. The components can be connected with contacts in Mechanical, for example. As a consequence, the connections can be modeled and analyzed in detail. One limitation is that no composite postprocessing for the complete assembly is available. An example of a solid model assembly is shown below.

Figure : Solid Model Assembly Workflow

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