Femap version 10.2 is the latest release of the robust finite element modeling pre- and postprocessor finite element application known for its tight integration with the Nastran solver. Femap with NX Nastran, an extensive and reputable industry standard CAE modeler and solver bundle is a part of the Siemens PLM Software Velocity Series portfolio. Femap v10.2 extends a more than 20 year history of productivity and functionality improvements in FEA modeling and postprocessing for engineers. The latest release of Femap, version 10.2, helps improve productivity by streamlining the meshing process with extensions to the interactive Meshing Toolbox. Version 10.2 brings significant performance improvements when postprocessing results data and new methods of visualizing beam element results that help speed results comprehension. A new Topology Optimization module is now available that can suggest the best design for a given set of boundary conditions. Femap 10.2 ships with NX Nastran 7.1 and extends support of NX Nastran with edge to glue connection support, and Nastran in general with extended support for model checking, frequency response and rigid elements. There is a new forced response capability inside Femap that allows interactive dynamic response studies. In addition, there are numerous other customer driven enhancements included in this latest version of Femap.