Transient Finite Element Method solvers generally require extensive computation time, especially when the area of interest is at steady-state. By using a frequency domain solution as the starting point for the transient solver, the computation time to reach steady-state can be significantly reduced. In this paper, a frequency domain solution method is presented. The computation time required for a transient solver is investigated for two cases (i) with the frequency domain solution and (ii) without the frequency domain solution. The frequency domain solution can also be applied to the computation of machine parameters. The paper suggests a method for the calculation of equivalent circuit parameters based on simulated locked rotor tests.