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Weld Evaluation Process
Set up the model for weld evaluation.
Evaluate
Use the Run Analysis tool to run HyperLife Weld Certification.
Export Batch Run
Use the Batch Input file to run HyperLife Weld Certification in batch.
Materials

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Discover HyperLife Weld Certification functionality with interactive tutorials.
Weld Evaluation Process
Set up the model for weld evaluation.
- Weld Lines
  Use the Mark Welds tool to detect, create, edit, and delete weld lines.
- Screening
  Review the screening process in HyperLife Weld Certification
- Specify a Certification Regulation
  Use the Specifications tool to assign a weld specification.
- Define Weld Evaluation Point Properties
  Use the Points tool to define the properties of the weld lines considered in the evaluation.
- Manage Materials for Unwelded Parts
  Use the Material tool to assign materials and other unwelded certification parameters to the model's components/parts/sets.
- Load Maps
  Use the Load Map tool to create multiple channels (load histories) which are then paired with subcases/loadsteps to create the fatigue events.
- Evaluate
  Use the Run Analysis tool to run HyperLife Weld Certification.
  - Export Batch Run
    Use the Batch Input file to run HyperLife Weld Certification in batch.
- Visualize Results
  Use the Evaluate tool explore the results of the run.
Technical Details of HyperLife Weld Certification
Learn details about the core modules used in HL-WC calculations along with the parameters that are assigned based on the standards.
Manage Files and Data
Create, open, import, and save models.
Working with Entities
Learn how to manipulate entities.

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Materials

<Materials>
    <MatDataFile>C:/Users/<>/Documents/Fatigue/WeldRunHistory/Sample_Run/MatData_sample.xml</MatDataFile>
</Materials>


Element Tag	Valid Values
< MatDataFile>	Path of the file describing material assigned to Parts/Element Sets

Material Data File

The material data file (MatData_runfoldername.xml) is written to the working directory when the Master Batch XML is exported. Similar to the weld property file, the variables assigned to each entity in material data file depends on the regulation assigned.

Example: Material Data file from EuroCode 3 unwelded evaluation

<MaterialData version="24.000000">
    <MaterialSetup type="eurocode3">
        <UserMaterialFile></UserMaterialFile>
        <EntityList evaltype="Parts">
            <entity id="1" entityname="Clip1" materialid="1" name="Material1" Ff="1.0" Ksur="1.0" Ks="1.0" Mf="1.0" Kt="1.0"></entity>
            <entity id="2" entityname="Clip2" materialid="1" name="Material1" Ff="1.0" Ksur="1.0" Ks="1.0" Mf="1.0" Kt="1.0"></entity>
        </EntityList>
        <UserSet><UserSet/>
    </MaterialSetup>
</MaterialData>


Element Tag	Valid Values
<UserMaterialFile>	Path of MyMaterial.csv of the assigned regulation. Default directory: C:\Users\<>\Documents\Fatigue\RegulationMaterial\<regulation>\MyMaterial.csv>
`<EntityList evaltype="Parts">`	`Evaltype = Parts` `Evaltype = Sets`
`<UserSet>`	Path of entity set CSV written to working directory