*convertelements

Converts certain elements from one solver to another.

Syntax

*convertelements source_solver destination_solver source_element_type destination_element_type

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify Command

Description

Converts certain elements from one solver to another. Currently it converts CONN3D2 elements from Abaqus to JOINTG/CBUSH elements in OptiStruct. This command works when the destination template is loaded after the model is imported in the source profile.

Inputs

source_solver
The source solver. Currently supported for Abaqus.
source_element_type
The source element type. Valid values are CONN3D2.
destination_solver
The source solver. Currently supported for OptiStruct.
destination_element_type
The destination element type. Valid values are JOINTG and CBUSH..

Examples

Convert Abaqus CONN3D2 to OptiStruct JOINTG:
*convertelements Abaqus Optistruct CONN3D2 JOINTG

Errors

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:
if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}

Version History

2019