Rob
Ansys Employee

So, no preference for Mechanical or CFD? It's all "Ansys" :) 

Static models will need some care too. The steady solution is the equilibrium point, ie at infinite time. In Fluent if you set a temperature you risk that being uniform, with a fixed heat flux you could hit the 1K or 5000K limiters.  Hence all the questions about defining the exact condition to model. 

Using the tools is fairly simple (with some of the more complex models being a little harder). Thinking what to model & how may be harder. Much the same with machining: should I use a lathe or really big drill bit for the cylinder?