Oasys Suite 2026 v23.0: Complete Pre- & Post-Processing Environment for LS-DYNA

Oasys Suite 2026 v23.0 is the comprehensive, professional pre- and post-processing software environment for Ansys LS-DYNA. The suite integrates five core applications into a unified workflow, covering model preparation, simulation setup, result visualization, and reporting. It is widely used in the automotive, aerospace, defense, and manufacturing industries for crashworthiness analysis, occupant safety, drop testing, and complex dynamic simulations.

Version 23.0 is a major release focused on performance, data handling, and modernized workflows . Key highlights include multi-viewport window management (R201), LS-DYNA R12.0 and R14.0 compatibility, multi-threaded D3PLOT with 50% faster performance, and new tools for composites, batteries, and NVH . The suite also introduces Python 3 integration for customization, Tcl/Tk GUI for PRIMER, and LEAP support for D3PLOT and REPORTER.

🏭 Primary Users

This professional CAE software suite is designed for:

  • FEA & Crash Simulation Engineers performing pre- and post-processing for LS-DYNA models in automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors

  • CAE Analysts & Simulation Specialists working with explicit dynamics, impact, and occupant safety simulations

  • NVH & Durability Engineers analyzing vibration, noise, and fatigue performance

  • Academics & Researchers conducting advanced finite element analysis and validation studies

  • Manufacturing & Materials Engineers simulating forming, welding, and composite material behavior

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

 

🆕 What’s New in Version 23.0

Feature Description
Multi-Viewport Windows (D3PLOT/REPORTER) Model can be displayed in multiple windows simultaneously, each with independent camera and model settings; viewport state saved in D3PLOT sessions
LS-DYNA R12.0 & R14.0 Support Full compatibility with latest LS-DYNA releases, including new keywords and data formats
Multi-Threaded D3PLOT Up to 50% faster performance for large models; improved memory handling
Python 3 Integration PRIMER updated to Python 3 (from Python 2), enabling modern scripting and automation
Tcl/Tk GUI for PRIMER Modernized interface with better performance and cross-platform consistency
LEAP Support Expanded LEAP integration for D3PLOT and REPORTER (already available in PRIMER)
ISO-Preference Settings New default system of units; users can set preferred units globally
NVH Tools Enhanced tools for noise, vibration, and harshness analysis
Battery & Composites Tools New and improved tools for battery modeling and composite material analysis

🛠️ Suite Components

Application Primary Function
PRIMER LS-DYNA pre-processor for model building, editing, and mesh generation
D3PLOT LS-DYNA post-processor for 3D result visualization and animation
T/HIS Time-history data processing and plotting for LS-DYNA results
REPORTER Automated report generation from simulation results
SHELL Shell element analysis and visualization tools

🎯 Industry Applications

🚗 Automotive & Transportation

  • Crashworthiness and impact simulations

  • Occupant safety analysis (airbag, seatbelt, dummy positioning)

  • NVH and durability studies

  • Battery pack thermal and structural analysis

✈️ Aerospace & Defense

  • Bird strike and foreign object damage

  • Blast and ballistic impact

  • Composite structure analysis

  • Drop test simulations

🏭 Manufacturing & Industrial

  • Metal forming and stamping

  • Welding and joining simulations

  • Composite manufacturing processes

  • Machine tool and equipment dynamics

🔬 Academic & Research

  • Explicit dynamics method development

  • Material model validation

  • Multi-physics coupling studies

  • Educational training