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The software is Graphical User Interface (GUI) for Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS). WizFDS is open-source project released under GNU v3.0 license founded by F&K Consulting Engineers Ltd.
GUI is divided into 2 separated tools. All geometrical entities are created in AutoCAD 3D (BricsCAD in progress) plugin (download). Other boundary conditions are set in web application (link) which communicate with AutoCAD through websocket protocol.
- Install AutoCAD plugin (download) - WizFDS_version.msi is installer file. Be careful when you use Windows 8.1 or Windows 10. SmartScreen warn you before installing, because installer is not singed by digital certificate:
To pass installation process you need AutoCAD 2017 or higher version.
- Run AutoCAD and type in command line:
netload
- Choose WizFDS.dll file (default location: C:\Program Files\firemodels\WizFDS\WizFDS.dll)
- Start drawing FDS entities (download example dwg drawing)
- Register & Log in to WizFDS (use Chrome or Firefox)
- If you want only test WizFDS log in using Demo User (you will not be able to create and save projects and scenarios)
- Create new project and scenario
- Connect with Autocad (read more about known problems with connecting in Firefox)
- Export FDS geometrical entities to web application
- Set up boundary conditions
- Edit your FDS input file in text/vim editor
- Download it and run on your/external resources
