> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cosmon.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Supported Software

> CAD and simulation platforms supported by Nexus, with version requirements.

## CAD platforms

| Platform                     | Supported versions |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------ |
| SolidWorks                   | 2020 and later     |
| Siemens NX                   | 2312 and later     |
| CATIA V5                     | 2024 and later     |
| CATIA V6 (3DEXPERIENCE)      | Coming soon        |
| Creo                         | 12 and later       |
| AutoCAD                      | Coming soon        |
| Autodesk Inventor            | Coming soon        |
| Autodesk Fusion (Fusion 360) | Latest version     |

## CAE platforms

| Platform              | Category                 | Supported versions              |
| --------------------- | ------------------------ | ------------------------------- |
| Ansys Mechanical      | Structural               | 2024 and later                  |
| Ansys Fluent          | Fluid                    | 2024 and later                  |
| Ansys Discovery       | Geometry / Simulation    | 2024 and later                  |
| Ansys SpaceClaim      | Geometry                 | 2024 and later                  |
| COMSOL Multiphysics   | Multiphysics             | 5.3 and later                   |
| Abaqus                | Structural               | 2024 and later                  |
| Star-CCM+             | Fluid / Multiphysics     | 2402 and later                  |
| SolidWorks Simulation | FEA                      | Coming soon                     |
| HyperMesh             | Meshing / Pre-processing | 2024 and later (tested on 2026) |
| ANSA                  | Meshing / Pre-processing | Coming soon                     |

## PLM / PDM platforms

| Platform       | Supported versions |
| -------------- | ------------------ |
| SolidWorks PDM | Limited support    |
| Teamcenter     | 2312 and later     |

## Operating systems

The Cosmon Connector runs on the same machine as your CAD or simulation software.

| Operating system    | Support                               |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| Windows 10 (64-bit) | Supported                             |
| Windows 11 (64-bit) | Supported                             |
| Linux (x86\_64)     | Supported (AppImage — see note below) |

<Note>The Linux app ships as an x86\_64 AppImage. Integration coverage on Linux is currently limited to Ansys, Abaqus, and COMSOL on a case-by-case basis. Contact [support@cosmon.com](mailto:support@cosmon.com) if you need Linux compatibility.</Note>