PrePoMax is an open-source pre- and postprocessor for (also open-source) finite element analysis solver CalculiX. It's extremely user friendly and doesn't even require installation. PrePoMax can be used only on Windows.
In this first tutorial I would like to discuss the basics and show you how to perform a simple analysis of a beam subjected to bending.
Geometry in step format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h1I3...
PrePoMax homepage: https://prepomax.fs.um.si/