Run a basic demo model

Startup Guide

1. When FRI3D is open - it opens the default database located in %appData%/DefaultDB.fri3d
2. You can either create a new database or save this into another filename.
   1. To Create a New Database -> File -> New
   2. To Save File -> Save As
3. To open a demo to see how it works open the Demo1.fri3d under DemoModels
   1. The Demo1 model has a Zone/Compartment , default scenario which is a full room burnout
   2. On the Compartments Section Select "..." which will list all the compartments
   3. Switch to Compartment 100Test
   4. You will see the raceways/conduits and other items displayed as well as the 3D in the 3D view
   5. You will also see the fire source . Select the fire source and you will see that source highlighted on the Compartment Inspector
   6. You can open the properties editor on the bottom and explore Fire Properties which is the source properties (ie: Heat Release Rate etc). Clicking on "..." opens up the Fire Property editor which allows you to enter the values
   7. You can right click on the Fire source in the inspector window and Select Simulate
   8. You will be presented with an option to use CFAST/FDS.
   9. Select CFAST and enter the appropriate end simulation time and Run.
   10. After simulation finishes you will get a list of limitations of CFAST for this scene - Click OK
   11. You will see the results of the simulation in the timeline depicting failures by Red Triangles
   12. You will see the temperature change as you scroll through the timeline.
   13. You can go back and now select FDS and select the appropriate time frame and Simulate.
   14. The Simulation results are stored in %appData%/FRI3D/<name of file>
       1. CFAST Results are stored in <Scenario Name>_CFAST_CFASTRuns
       2. FDS Results are stored in <Scenario Name>_FDS_FDSRuns

What you need to get started

FRI3D install and license

What's next?