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FE input readers are C programs that read information from ASCII or binary finite element models files into the HyperMesh database.
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hmlib Functions
Miscellaneous Functions
HM_entitynamegettype()
Returns the HyperMesh #defined type number of an entity, given its name.

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API, Reference Guides
Overview of external readers and the Altair Binary Format, the generic ASCII reader, running applications in batch mode, using Tcl/Tk commands, translators, and result math.
- Extensions
  Extensions are programs integrated with the application to enhance or extend the user experience.
- External Readers and Altair Binary Format
  Altair Binary Format (ABF) is the standard binary format read by the program. A library called abflib allows you to create files in ABF.
- Generic ASCII Reader
  A generic ASCII reader is now available which allows you to bring custom results directly into HyperView. The Altair ASCII format is useful for reading the results of any in-house or propriety codes which are saved in a generic format.
- Batch Mode
  Batch mode allows you perform a series of operations outside the program interface.
- External Resources
  External resources can be registered in preference files, session files, or Templex files. If an external resource is registered in a program session, it is automatically registered in the session file when the session is saved.
- Python API
  The Python API documentation for HyperMesh applications.
- Tcl/Tk Commands
  The application's scripting interface is a set of Tcl/Tk commands that follow a simple and consistent syntax.
- Translators
  Translators are utilities that are run from the command line of the operating system to convert various types of files into different formats.
- Result Math
  XML commands in the Result Math Module.
- HWC Console
  Record playback workflows in the application.
- HyperMesh Report
- Task Manager
  Use the Task Manager to load an XML file that defines tasks and their attributes.
- HyperMesh
  - API Programmer's Guides
    These provide an overview of all additions, updates, and changes to the HyperMesh APIs for each release.
  - Data Names
    Details on the core data that can be queried and manipulated.
  - Ext API
    This API allows external applications to link HyperMesh as a library and provides a limited set of functions and structures to access specific functionality.
  - FE Input Readers
    FE input readers are C programs that read information from ASCII or binary finite element models files into the HyperMesh database.
    - Result Readers
    - hmlib
      hmlib is a library which contains a set of routines to aid you in writing a C program.
    - hminlib
      hminlib is a set of routines which allows you to write an external input translator.
    - hmmodlib
      hmmodlib is a library of C routines which allows you to perform results translation of more complex data types, such as integration point results or node-on-element results.
    - hmreslib
    - Create FE Input Readers
    - Commands and Functions
      - hmlib Functions
        ASCII File Functions
        Dynamic Block Functions
        Meshing Allocation Functions
        Miscellaneous Functions
        HM_elementconfiggetnumberofnodes()
        For an element configuration, this function returns the number of nodes that the element uses. For rigidlinks and RBE3s, this function returns 0 because these elements have a variable number of nodes.
        HM_entitynamegettype()
        Returns the HyperMesh #defined type number of an entity, given its name.
        HM_entitytypegetname()
        Returns the name of an entity, given the HyperMesh #defined type number.
        HM_entitystringtypegettype()
        Returns the HyperMesh #defined type number of an entity, given its #defined name.
        HM_entitytypegettypestring()
        Returns the string associated with the HyperMesh #defined entity, given the type number.
        HM_fread()
        Reads information from a binary file.
        HM_fwrite()
        Writes information to a binary file.
        HM_getmachinesizeofdouble()
        Writes information to a binary file.
        HM_getmachinesizeoffloat()
        Gets the hardware size of a float.
        HM_getmachinesizeofint()
        Gets the hardware size of an integer.
        HM_getmachinetype()
        Identifies the type of machine on which the program is currently running.
        HM_message()
        Prints a message on the screen.
        HM_ping_translator()
        Tracks the version number of the translator.
        HM_setterminatefunction()
        Sets a pointer to a function that is called by HM_terminate().
        HM_tableadd()
        Adds an item to the table.
        HM_tableclear()
        Clears the table of all stored items.
        HM_tablelookup()
        Retrieves a previously stored value.
        HM_terminate()
        Terminates a program.
        String Functions
        Vector Functions
      - hminlib Functions
      - hmmodlib Functions
      - hmreslib Functions
  - HMASCII
    Details on the HMASCII format and associated commands.
  - Scripts
    This section contains details on general HyperWorks scripting concepts, along with documentation on the Tcl commands that can be used to query and modify the database and GUI.
  - Solver Templates
    Solver templates are ASCII data files containing HyperMesh Template Language Commands and HyperMesh Template Language Functions.
- MotionView
- Templex and Math Reference Guide
- Script and Model Library
  The Script and Model Library is a database of freely accessible scripts and models posted by users and Altair engineers.

HM_entitynamegettype()

Returns the HyperMesh #defined type number of an entity, given its name.

Syntax

HM_entitynamegettype(char *name)

Type

HyperMesh hmlib Function

Description

Inputs

name: A string representing the name of the entity ("elems," "comps," "nodes," etc.).

Example

The value assigned to the HyperMesh #defined entity type.

Errors

None.