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Use the Batch tool to run submission in batch.
HotSpot Manager
Use Hotspot Manager to define Crack properties.

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View new features for HyperLife Crack Growth 2025.
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Discover HyperLife Crack Growth functionality with interactive tutorials.
Setup Analysis
Set up your model for analysis.
Evaluate
Run the model and view results.
- Evaluate the Model
  Use the Run Analysis tool to set up and launch the evaluation.
- Export Batch Run
  Use the Batch tool to run submission in batch.
  - Batch Input File Format
    Use the Batch Input file to run HyperLife in batch.
  - Preferences
    Options to control the Crack growth run
  - Input Files
  - Model Configuration
  - Material Setup
  - Load Map
    The event setup section is defined within this tag.
  - HotSpot Manager
    Use Hotspot Manager to define Crack properties.
  - HotspotData
    Hotspot Definition
  - Evaluate
HyperLife Crack Growth Overview
The crack growth solver in HyperLife is based on a method developed by Dr. Glinka.topics/fatigue/cg_references_r.html#cg_references_r__growing_crack_load_shedding_r_fn_jrg_2m5_5bc topics/fatigue/cg_references_r.html#cg_references_r__growing_crack_load_shedding_r_fn_vpk_2m5_5bc
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Working with Entities
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HotSpot Manager

Use Hotspot Manager to define Crack properties.

<HotspotManager>
    <HotspotCreationOption>Manual</HotspotCreationOption>
    <HotspotDataFile>HotSpotDetails.xml</HotspotDataFile>
</HotspotManager>

Table 1. <HotSpotManager> Attributes
Attribute	Valid Values	Comment
HotspotCreationOption	Manual	Hotspot creation method
HotspotDataFile	HotSpotDetails.xml	Path/name of Hotspot definition file.