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FloTHERM® Release Highlights

Software Version fth12.0

July 2017

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FloTHERM Release Highlights, fth12.0 1 July 2017

Introduction This document provides a high-level summary of this release. It includes a summary of the new features in

this release, any authorization code changes required, any major installation changes, and any transitioning

issues you should be aware of before installing.

This document is located on the CD and on SupportNet. Changes may be added to this document after the

release. Refer to the Release Highlights documents on SupportNet for the most up-to-date release

information

New Features The following new features are available in this release:

Platform Support

Ref. Title Description

1.1 32-bit Operating

Systems no longer

supported

FloTHERM v12.0 does not support 32-bit operating systems.

1.2 Linux Linux Red Hat 5 is no longer supported. FloTHERM v12 only

supports Red Hat 6.

2 FloTHERM Release Highlights, fth12.0 July 2017

Command Center


2.1 Re-implemented

Command Center

window

Command Center is a launchable window as before. The primary

functionality is spread over 5 tabs at the bottom of the window:

Input Variables: Define what model inputs can change

Output Variables: Define what results are extracted

Scenario Table: Define scenarios and view numerical results

Scenario Viewer: Visualize the defined scenarios

Solution Monitoring: Inspect Residual and Monitor Point plots.

2.2 64 bit operation Command Center is now a 64-bit application.

2.3 Scenario selection

linking

Scenarios selected in a tab are automatically selected in all other tabs

and charts. This facilitates the inspection of parametric setup and

analysis of the results.

2.4 Object Selection

Linking

Objects selected in a tab are automatically selected in all other tabs, and

also in the Project Manager. This facilitates the nomination of input

and output variables, as well as inspection of the scenarios in the

Scenario Viewer.



2.5 Consistent Controls View manipulation in Command Center is identical to view

manipulation in the Drawing Board.

Node tree controls are identical as well. The same keyboard shortcuts

are supported in Command Center as well (F4-F6 to collapse-expand

the tree, F9 to toggle mouse mode, etc)

2.6 Full Undo/Redo

support

Unlimited number of undo/redo steps can be performed. Undo/Redo

commands are available in the top level toolbar.

2.7 FloSCRIPT support Every action in Command Center has an equivalent FloSCRIPT

command. All aspects of Command Center can be fully automated.

2.8 In Sync with Project

Manager model

Any change made to the base model in the Project Manager and

Drawing Board will automatically be applied to the scenarios present in

Command Center.

If the change will cause scenario results to become out of date, then the

user is prompted to save the model with a new name.

2.9 Command Center

shown in Project

Load

When input variables or output variables have been activated in

Command Center, this is indicated in the Project/Load dialog.



2.10 Automatic Response

Surface Calculation

When possible, Response Surfaces are automatically calculated after

all active scenario solves are finished. Response Surfaces can be

visualized from the Chart\ Response Surface Viewer menu. See

Section 10 for additional information on Response Surfaces.

2.11 Response Surface

Prerequisites

Design Parameters are no longer a pre-requisite for response surface

creation. Any numerical input variable is supported, with the range

automatically extracted from the defined scenarios.

A cost function is no longer required for response surface creation.

2.12 Scenario File

structure

The scenario file is used to store the state of the Command Center. It is

now XML based and amenable to scripting applications.

2.13 Message Window The Command Center has a dedicated message window. All

Command Center related messages are displayed here.

2.14 Retention of Post-

Processing and CC

Setup

When a scenario is saved as a separate FloTHERM model, the state of

the Visual Editor is copied to the new project. All previously defined

post-processing plots are retained and immediately available in the new

model.

Any defined Input and Output Variables are copied to the new project

as well to facilitate further design space exploration.


Command Center – Input Variables


3.1 Inputs available in

same location as

Project Manager

Objects, attributes, and model settings are presented in the same

location as in the Project Manager. The structure of the Input Variable

node tree is identical to the baseline model.



3.2 Display Area The baseline model is displayed in the Input Variables tab to facilitate

object selection and parametric setup comprehension.

3.3 Input Variables

Table

All nominated input variables are placed in a table under the graphics

display area. The input variable name, type, a description, and the

defined range of the variable are presented.

The type of the input variable can be modified from the table, and

further defined in the area to the right of the table.

Input variables can be removed with the ‘-‘ button.



3.4 Property Sheet

Nomination

Model parameters are nominated as input variables by checking a box

near the parameter in a property sheet. Unchecking the box

unnominates the parameter. Multiple selections are supported.

3.5 Variable Type

Support

Three types of input variables can be defined:

-Default

-Design Parameter. User must define a valid range for the parameter.

The range is used for all optimization and calibration tasks.

-Dependent Variable. User must define an expression that relates this

input variable to other existing variables.

3.6 Design Parameter In the area to the right of the table, define the minimum and maximum

values of the input variable.



3.7 Dependent Variable

Equation

An equation editor is available from the area to the right of the table.

The equation editor supports addition, subtraction, multiplication, and

division of input variables and constants. Terms may be grouped with

parentheses. This enables some non-linear equations to be supported.

Note: the defined equation must be valid for the baseline model. A

constant is automatically evaluated during equation definition to ensure

this is the case.

Any Input Variable can be used, even other Dependent Variables. A

circular expression cannot be used however (i.e., a dependent variable

cannot be dependent upon itself).



3.8 Network Assembly

R and C support

Network Assembly Resistances and Capacitances can be used as Input

Variables.

3.9 Compact Component

R Support

Compact Component Resistances can be used as Input Variables.

3.10 Ignored setting for

Assemblies as Input

Variable

The ignored setting for assemblies can be nominated as an Input

Variable.



3.11 Non-Linear Source

Attribute: Powers

available as Input

Variables

Powers defined in a non-linear source attribute can be nominated as

Input Variables.

Note: the temperatures in this attribute cannot be nominated.

3.12 Transient

Termination Monitor

Point control as

Input Variables

Transient Termination Monitor Point control temperatures can be

nominated as Input Variables.



3.13 Find Support The Find tool is fully supported in Command Center. Note that the

extension to the Find tool allowing attributes to be found (see item

19.2) is supported in Command Center as well.

Command Center – Output Variables


4.1 Node Tree replicates

the Project Manager

The Output Variables node tree has the same structure as the baseline

model in the Project Manager. SmartParts are exceptions however,

also displaying constituent objects when appropriate.



4.2 Tabbed Property

Sheet Nomination

Each object in the node tree will have a property sheet from which

Output Variables can be nominated. Multiple selections are supported.

The property sheet is categorized by Output Variable type. Each type

will have a tab present if such data is valid for a particular object.

The categories are:

• Data: Object specific data

• Heat Transfer: Conduction, convection, radiation heat flux

results

• Temperature: Surface temperatures and face based

temperature results

• Fluid Flow: Volume flow, mass flow and pressure drop results.

• Region Data: Min, Max, Mean results

• Area: Object face areas

Several categories can be filtered to reduce the number of options

displayed.

Heat Transfer for example, can be filtered by conduction, convection,

and radiation quantities.



4.3 Field Summary Tab Legacy ‘Field Summary’ Output Variables are now available in a tab

above the node tree. The property sheet filters are C = Common, A =

Auxiliary Variables, and M = Miscellenaeous

4.4 Metrics Tab Legacy ‘Metrics’ Output Variables are now available in a tab above the

node tree.



4.5 Output Variables

Table

A table is presented under the graphics area to list the nominated

Output Variables.

An Output Variable can be included in the Cost Function definition

from here.

4.6 Network Assembly

Node Temperatures

and Fluxes as Output

Variables

Network Assembly Node Temperatures and Fluxes are now available

as Output Variables.

Command Center – Scenario Table


5.1 Input Variables and

Output Variables

Displayed in tabular

form

Input Variables are listed in the top section of the scenario, and Output

Variables are listed in the bottom section. The sections are separated

by the solver status and control rows.



5.2 Append New

Scenario column

An Append New Scenario column is always available to the right of the

last scenario. Adding values to any of these cells will create a new

scenario. Any undefined values are inherited from the adjacent

column.

Values can be added by typing, or pasting from other cells or the

clipboard.



5.3 Modify Attribute

Type Input Variables

with Drop Down

List

Input Variables that are lists (usually attribute attachments) are

modified by clicking the cell, and selecting the new value from a drop

down list that appears.

5.4 Modify numerical

input variable values

by typing

Any numerical input variable can be modified by typing the new value

into the cell.

5.5 Copy cell values Cells may be copied by selecting cells and right clicking to use the

Copy option that appears. CTRL-C is also supported.

The row and column headers can be included by ensuring that they are

included in the set of selected cells.



5.6 Paste into Input

Variable cells

Data can be pasted into Input Variable cells. Incoming data will

overwrite the existing cell data.

Data can be pasted into the Append Scenario column to create new

scenarios.

If the array of data being pasted exceeds the available target cells, then

the additional data is used to create additional scenarios.

Note: Attribute names can be pasted as well, but the pasted data must

match an existing attribute or it will be ignored.

Note: Dependent variables are read-only and can never be overwritten

with pasted data.



5.7 Individual Scenario

commands

Individual scenarios can be selected by clicking the column header.

Scenario commands are available via a right click.

5.8 Remove Variables Input and Output Variables may be removed via a right click with the

appropriate Scenario Table row selected.

5.9 Solution and

Initialization

controls

As in previous versions, controls are available for the level of data to be

stored for each scenario (Full, History Only, None) and to specify what

scenario is to be used for solver initialization purposes.

Note: If ‘Initialize From’ is set to ‘No Project’ for a scenario, then that

scenario will initialize based on the settings made in the ‘Initial

Variables’ section of the ‘Solver Control’ tab in the base project.

5.10 Scenario Status The solution status row displays the current status of each scenario. If

a scenario is currently being solved, a progress bar is displayed in that

scenario table cell to give a rough indication of solver progress.

5.11 Create Scenarios

Menu

A new top level menu is present that contains all of the scenario

creation tools.

• Linear Sweep [new functionality. See item 5.12]

• Add Variables [legacy functionality]

• Multiply Variables [legacy functionality]

• Design of Experiments [legacy functionality]

• Superposition [new functionality. See item 5.13]



5.12 Linear Sweep Similar to the legacy ‘Linear’ variation command, but allowing

multiple variables to be considered at once. The defined linear

variation will be applied to all variables that are selected.



5.13 Superposition

Scenario Creation

Tool

A tool to facilitate scenario setup for superposition analysis. The

superposition method requires that a single power be active for each

scenario.

A list of all ‘total power’ type Input Variables is displayed and can be

added to the analysis. The Create Superposition tool will create one

scenario for each Input Variable added. The user can choose a custom

power to be applied for all scenarios, or choose to take the power from

the baseline model.

Note: A supporting spreadsheet (Superposition.xlsm) is provided that

expects as input the contents of the scenario table, and produces as

output an instantaneous temperature prediction for all power sources.

5.14 Cost Function

Display via tooltip

Hovering the mouse cursor over the Cost Function row will display the

cost function definition in a tooltip.

5.15 Find Min/Max

values for any

Output Variable

The minimum or maximum value for an Output Variable can be found

with a right click on the row header. The appropriate scenario will be

selected, and the scenario table will scroll if necessary to ensure the

selection is visible on screen.



5.16 User Preferences User preferences are available for:

Solving:

• Remote vs Local

• Number of Concurrent Jobs

• Number of Processors to use per job.

Results:

• Significant Figures used to display Output Variables

Command Center – Scenario Viewer


6.1 Scenario List A list of all defined scenarios is shown on the left. Selection of a

scenario in the list will update the node tree and graphics display to

show that scenario.

6.2 Graphics Display

Area

The graphics area will display the geometry associated with the

selected scenario.

6.3 Full Model Node

and Attribute Tree

The model node tree and attribute tree will display the model definition

for the selected scenario.



6.4 Grid

Display/Workplane

controls

The computational grid for a scenario can be displayed with ‘g’ key as

in the Drawing Board. The workplane can be positioned anywhere in

model using the controls in the top toolbar as in the Drawing Board.


linking with other

areas

Selecting a scenario in the Scenario Viewer tab will cause that scenario

to be selected in all other tabs.


Command Center – Solution Monitoring


7.1 Scenario List A list of all defined scenarios is shown on the left. Selection of a

scenario in the list will update the Profiles plots (typically Residuals

and Monitor Point plots) on the right.

7.2 Profiles plot

replicated for

scenarios

The plots defined in the Profiles window for the base model are

replicated in the Solution Monitoring tab. Plots cannot be created or

modified within Command Center.


linking with other

areas

Selecting a scenario in the Solution Monitoring tab will cause that

scenario to be selected in all other tabs.


Command Center – Charts


8.1 Chart Command A ‘Chart’ menu is available. This contains options for Chart creation,

Response Surface viewing [see Section 10] and a list of any previously

defined charts.

8.2 Chart Title A name can be assigned to the chart.

8.3 X-Axis Variable The x-axis variable for the chart is selected from a drop down list. The

list will contain all numerical Input Variables, all Output Variables, and

the Scenario Number.



8.4 Select Series All Input Variables and Output Variables are available for plotting.

Check the box to add a series to the chart.



8.5 Set Series Color The color for each series can be set. There are two options:

1. Pick a color from the provided palette.

2. Color the series scaled by the values of another Input or Output

Variable. Note: the color range for this additional scalar is not

modifiable.



8.6 Copy Data The ‘Copy Data’ button will copy the chart data to the clipboard from

where it can be pasted into any other application.



8.7 Annotate Chart

Points

Moving the mouse over a chart point will display a tool tip that

provides the XY values of the point, and also the value of the ‘color by

variable’ chosen for that series if applicable.

Double-clicking a chart marker will fix the tooltip to the chart point.

Double-clicking the fixed tooltip will remove it.

8.8 Selection linking

with other areas

Click a chart marker to select it. The associated scenario will be

selected in all the tabs.


Command Center – Optimization


9.1 Legacy Functionality All legacy optimization functionality has been re-implemented.



9.2 Improved input and

output constraint

interface

Input and Output constraints can be defined as in previous versions.

The definition of the constraints is now performed within the

optimization dialog, with one row used per variable in the expression.

9.3 Unsolved Scenarios

solved prior to

optimizing

Any unsolved scenarios present are automatically solved prior to

commencing the optimization method. It is no longer a pre-requisite

that all scenarios be solved before defining an optimization task.


Command Center – Response Surfaces


10.1 Response Surface

Viewer

Response Surfaces can be viewed from the Chart\Response Surface

Viewer menu, or via the tool bar icon.

Alternatively, the response surface for a particular Output Variable can

be accessed via a right-click on the Output Variable row header.



10.2 Available Response

Surfaces listed

All available response surfaces are listed in the Plots tab. Checking a

box will activate the display of that response surface.



10.3 Chart Controls Each plot is controlled with a property sheet under the list of variables.

Options available for:

• Plot Type: 2D, 2.5D, or 3D

• Axis options:

o 2D Plot:

� X-axis variable

o 2.5D Plot:

� X-axis variable

� Curve variable and number of curves

o 3D Plot

� X-axis variable

� Z-axis variable

• Sample Count [controls the precision at which the response

surfaces are rendered]

• Autoscale [when activated, will update the variable scale to the

contents of the current response surface plot]

• Show Grid [visualize the number of samples used to render the

response surface]

Changes to the property sheet are instantly applied to the plot.



10.4 Variable Control The values for input variables not used for a plot axis can be controlled

with slider bar inputs in the Variables tab. All response surface plots

update instanteously to any change in these values.

10.5 2D Plots



10.6 2.5D Plots A 2D plot extended to show curves of various values of another input

variable. The number of curves displayed is controlled in the settings

tab.



10.7 3D Plots

Clicking the surface will highlight the clicked point and produce a

tooltip with the point xyz coordinates. The slider bars in the Variable

tab will update to display the click coordinates.

10.8 Plot View

Manipulation

The view of the plots can be manipulated with the following controls:

• 2D and 2.5D Plots

o Left mouse button to draw zoom extents

o Mouse wheel dynamic zoom

o Right mouse click to reset view

• 3D Plots

o Mouse wheel dynamic zoom

o Right mouse button to rotate view

o x, y, and z keyboard shortcuts to align the view with the

corresponding axis.



10.9 Create Scenario The Variables tab has a ‘Create Scenario’ command. This command

will create a new scenario with the Input Variable values taken from

the current slider bar values.


Profiles Window


11.1 Dockable window Profiles can be docked and undocked via a toggle on the toolbar.

In the docked state, Profiles can be also be undocked by double

clicking the Profiles title bar (see image below)

11.2 Tile Plots A Tile Plots command is available to fill the available plot space within

the Profiles window with the defined plots. This can be used when the

Profiles window is resized to increase visibility of the plots.

11.3 Default Plots As in previous versions, default plots are created on model creation.

For Steady State models: Residual vs Iteration and Monitor Points vs

Iteration

For Transient models: Residual Iterations vs Time and Monitor Point

vs Time



11.4 Plot Creation Profiles\Create Plot can be used to create additional plots. The plots

available match those supported in previous versions.

11.5 Monitor Point

selection linking

Selecting a Monitor Point in the model tree will cause the associated

curves and legend entries to stand out in all Monitor Point profile plots.

11.6 Scrollable Monitor

Point legend

Models with a large number of Monitor Points will have a scrollable

legend to ensure that all Monitor Points can be displayed in the plot.

11.7 Zoom Options The view extents of profile plots are controlled by:

• Right-click, choose Edit Settings or

• Use the Left Mouse Button to draw a Zoom Rectangle (a right

mouse button click will reset the view extents)



11.8 Modify Chart All chart modification options are accessed by right-clicking a plot and

choosing ‘Edit Settings’.

11.9 Copy Chart Data A ‘Copy Data’ button is available within the ‘Settings’ tab to copy all

current chart to the clipboard.


Phase Change Materials


12.1 Material Definition The material attribute has been extended to support phase change

material definitions.

When the ‘Phase Change’ option has been checked, the following data

can be entered:

Liquid Specific Heat: The specific heat of the PCM in liquid form

Latent Heat of Fusion: The energy absorbed by the material during

melting (or released during solidification)

Melt Temperature: The temperature at which the material changes

state.

Melt Temperature Band : The temperature band over which the melting

occurs. The Melt Temperature is defined as the middle of the melt

temperature band.

12.2 Active for transients The phase change material settings are only considered in transient

calculations.



12.3 Melt Fraction scalar

field

A ‘melt fraction’ scalar is computed during the solution and available

for post-processing. Melt Fraction has a range of 0-1, with 0 indicating

completely solid, and 1 indicating completely liquid.

Melt Fraction can be used like any other scalar in the Visual Editor and

is available for Monitor Point vs Time plots in Profiles.

12.4 Time grid

requirements

Enthalpy is solved for directly within all Phase Change Material solids.

As a result, the latent heat will be included in the results regardless of

the defined time step distribution. There is no requirement to place a

time step at the melt start or end points.

12.5 Convergence

recommendations

Convergence for models with Phase Change Materials can be better

assured when:

• Double Precision is activated

• The number of Outer Iterations is increased ( the default of 500

can be insufficient in some applications to allow convergence

for all time steps).

ODB++ Import


13.1 FloEDA Bridge

ODB++ Import

Command

An ODB++ archive file (.tgz, .tar, .tar.gz formats) or an ODB++

directory can be imported into FloEDA Bridge.



13.2 Import Layout, Stack

up, images for all

layers

Importing ODB++ data will create the board outline, component layout,

layer stack-up (including dielectric layers; see Section 14.1), and black

and white images for each layer.


Blind and Buried Vias


14.1 Dielectric Layer Each layer in the stack up can now be designated as a ‘Metallic’ or

‘Dielectric’ type. Both layer types can be image processed to create a

tiled material map for that layer.



14.2 Board and Layer

Materials

The board and each layer now has settings for Conductor and Dielectric

Materials. By default, the layers will inherit the board material settings,

but this can be overridden for individual layers.

14.3 ODB++ import auto

create

Importing ODB++ data will automatically create all metallic and

dielectric layers and attach the relevant black and white image file to

each layer. Vias present on individual dielectric layers are captured in

the images, enabling blind and buried vias to be included in the model.

14.4 Electrical Vias Image processing a dielectric layer will create a series of ‘Electrical

Via’ objects, each with the percentage coverage calculated.

14.5 Dielectric layers

modeling

Dielectric layers are modeled with the ‘Block with Holes’ object in

FloTHERM. This is consistent with the modeling approach utilized for

metallic layers, and better ensures an efficient representation of the

board in FloTHERM.


Solver Enhancements


15.1 Re-engineered solver

partitioning and

preconditioner

New parallel solver approach improves stability and scalability for a

broader range of applications.

Network Assembly and Heat Pipe objects are integrated with the new

approach. Models with these objects will solve in fewer iterations.


Compact Component


16.1 Localized Grid

interaction

The solver can now support 2-Resistor and Area Array type Compact

Components that abut or intersect a localized grid space. In previous

versions, this situation would have generated an error and denial of

solve.

16.2 Decomposed into a

Network Assembly

Compact Components can be ‘decomposed’ into a Network Assembly.

This can be used to facilitate the process of transforming a steady-state

model into a usable transient model by adding thermal capicitance to

the component.


FloMCAD Bridge


17.1 Supported file

format version

update

The versions of the supported file formats has been updated as the per

the table below.

17.2 CATIA V5 Previously, a separate installer was required to access the CATIA V5

import functionality. In v12.0, the CATIA V5 reader is included with

the FloTHERM v12.0 installation. A separate license is still required.


Automation


18.1 Macro Tools Macro tools available for:

• Recording FloSCRIPT commands

o Start, Pause, and End macro recording

o Save the FloSCRIPT to a user defined location.

• Playback of FloSCRIPT files.

Macros can be recorded and played back from the Project Manager,

FloMCAD Bridge, or Command Center.

18.2 FloSCRIPT Find

support

FloSCRIPT now supports Find queries. Subsequent FloSCRIPT

commands are performed on all objects found.

Two examples are provided:

1. ‘Remove-All-Grid.xml’ will find all objects with a grid

constraint or localized grid setting and remove those settings.

2. ‘Grid-HeatSinks-and-Fans.xml’ will find various objects and

assign an appropriate grid constraint to them. Specifically:

a. Find all detailed heat sink SmartParts and define

i. Number of cells between fins = 5

ii. Number of cells within fins = 2

iii. Number of cells in heat sink height = 12

iv. Inflation size = 3 mm

v. Inflation number of cells = 3

vi. Minimum Size = 0.01 mm

vii. Localize Grid On

b. Find all 3D Fan SmartParts and define

i. Number of cells across fan face = 10

ii. Inflation size = 5 mm

iii. Inflation number of cells = 5

iv. Minimum Size = 0.01 mm

v. Localize Grid On


General


19.1 Multi-Select

Attributes

Multiple attributes can be selected at once in the attribute tree. A

common property sheet can then be used to apply changes to all

selected attributes.

19.2 Find Attributes The Find tool now supports attribute queries and selection.

When attributes are specified as the query target, the Type options will

display the attribute types.

19.3 Summary Columns

for fast attribute

display

Attribute icons displayed in the model summary columns can now be

clicked to have the attribute property sheet displayed.

Objects with multiple attribute attachments of the same type (e.g.,

different grid constraints attached in each direction) repeated clicks on

the icon will cycle through the attached attributes.

19.4 Project Load Speed

Up

The model load process (including import of PDML) has been

streamlined to improve performance. Large models can load up to 70x

faster compared to previous versions.



19.5 Updated Thermal

Interface Material

Library

The installed interface material library has been updated to include

recent data and additional vendors.

19.6 Phase Change

Material Library

The installed Material library has been updated to include phase change

materials.

Authorization Codes

If you are updating your software from versions 8.2 – 10.0 to 12.0, no changes to authorization codes

are required for this release. You can retrieve your existing authorization codes by logging on to Licenses

section under My Account on SupportNet.

However if you are updating from any prior versions, new authorization codes are required. The older

authorization codes were generated with the Flomerics license daemon (flomerics). This has changed to the

Mentor Graphics license daemon (mgcld). We have integrated licensing for Mechanical Analysis FloTHERM

product into the standard Mentor Graphics license generator which continues to use FLEXlm, but also uses

functionality provided by MGLS/PCLS software. For further details about new authorization codes, login to

SupportNet and visit http://supportnet.mentor.com/news/Mechanical-Authcodes.cfm.

You may request new authorization codes for FloTHERM by logging in to SupportNet at

http://supportnet.mentor.com and opening a Service Request (remember to choose the "Other Request Type"

radio button, then select "New License Request"), or by contacting your local Mentor Graphics office.

If you wish to continue to use prior releases of FloTHERM, you may continue to use your current flomerics

authorization codes, but please be aware that flomerics authorization codes will not work with the latest

releases.


Installation Information For additional information on installation, refer to the FloTHERM_12_0_install.pdf and the help system

within the installation software. You can view this manual in the release_documents directory at the top

level of the CD.

Support Information If you have questions about this software release, please log in to SupportNet. You may search thousands of

technical solutions, view documentation, or open a Service Request online at:

http://supportnet.mentor.com/

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http://supportnet.mentor.com/user/register.cfm

All customer support contact information can be found on our web site at:

http://supportnet.mentor.com/contacts/supportcenters/

Supported Configurations

Appendix A: Windows 64 bit

Supported operating systems:

• Windows 10 (Pro and Enterprise editions)

• Windows 8 and 8.1 (Core, Pro and Enterprise editions)

• Windows 7 (Business, Enterprise and Ultimate editions)

• Windows Server 2008 R2, Standard edition

• Windows Server 2012, Standard edition

• Windows Server 2012 R2, Standard Edition


Appendix B: Linux, 64 bit

Supported operating systems:

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

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