# Get Started

Welcome to the DANTE Help Documentation for Version 6.3. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on using DANTE software for heat treatment simulation and analysis.

## About DANTE

DANTE (Distortion ANalysis for Thermal Engineers) is a comprehensive software suite for simulating heat treatment processes including carburization, nitriding, quenching, and other thermal processes. It integrates with major FEA platforms including Abaqus and Ansys.

## What's in This Documentation

This documentation covers:

* **Abaqus Integration** - Building and running heat treatment models using Abaqus
* **Ansys Integration** - Building and running heat treatment models using Ansys
* **General Topics** - Installation, material databases, material models, and process characterization
* **Utility Tools** - Standalone tools for process simulation, material fitting, and heat treatment design
* **GCarb** - Carbon diffusion simulation tools

## Getting Started

If you're new to DANTE, we recommend starting with:

1. [Installation Guide](https://dante-solutions-inc.gitbook.io/dante-6.3-help-documentation/readme/installation)
2. Choose your FEA platform:
   * [Abaqus Introduction](https://dante-solutions-inc.gitbook.io/dante-6.3-help-documentation/introduction)
   * [Ansys Introduction](https://dante-solutions-inc.gitbook.io/dante-6.3-help-documentation/introduction-1)
3. Explore [Material Database](https://dante-solutions-inc.gitbook.io/dante-6.3-help-documentation/readme/material-database)
4. Try the [Utility Tools](https://dante-solutions-inc.gitbook.io/dante-6.3-help-documentation/introduction-2/general)

## Support

For additional support, please contact DANTE Solutions, Inc.

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