The application uses templates to create the analysis input decks for finite element
solvers. You can modify the existing templates to support a desired feature or
create a new template to support another analysis code. Templates can be used to
create model summaries and perform some analysis calculations. You can also use the
templates to perform complex editing or data manipulation tasks.
The Media (*.bif) is also supported for nodes,
elements (mass, beam, tria3, quad4, tetra4, tetra10, penta6, penta15, hexa8,
hexa20), and sets (nodes, elements) in the LS-DYNA user profile.
Export Solver Entities
Export selected entities and their references directly to a solver file.
Restriction: Available in OptiStruct, Radioss, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Nastran, and PAM-CRASH.
Right-click on solver entities in the Model Browser,
Solver Browser, or an Entity View and select
Export Solver Deck from the context menu.
Export a Solver Deck from the Card Editor
Export the selected card to the solver deck.
Right-click within the Card Editor and select
Export Solver Deck from the context menu.
Figure 1.
Entity Export Behavior
Overview of entity export.
Free Nodes
Nodes associated to elements are always exported. Element export is
controlled by the component/group export state that the element resides in.
Nodes associated to node dependent systems are always exported. System
export is controlled by the systemcol export state that the system resides
in.
Nodes associated to node dependent vectors are always exported. Vector
export is controlled by the vectorcol export state that the vector resides
in.
Nodes associated to rigid wall's base node are always exported. Rigid wall
export is controlled by the group export state that the rigid wall resides
in.
Nodes on card images of exported entities are
exported with those entities. Entity export is controlled by the export
state of that entity (all entities).
Temporary nodes are always exported.
Nodes with a non-empty card image are always
exported, for example SPOINT.
Assembly
Do Not Export: Does not export assembly comments. If there are components
defined within an assembly that is set to Do Not Export, then these
component are also not exported. If the same component is referenced in
multiple assemblies which have different export statuses, then you must also
verify the export status for each component to assure its final export
status.
Export: Export assembly comments. When changing from Do Not Export to
Export, it sets any components defined within that assembly to Export,
regardless if that component exists in multiple assemblies.
Component
Do Not Export: Does not export component comments, component definitions,
nodes (see below), elements, connector comments, points, lines, surfaces,
and solids within that component.
Nodes within components can be of two types: Internal nodes and Boundary
nodes. Internal nodes are not shared with any other component. Boundary
nodes are shared with other components. Internal nodes "export" is based
solely on their component export state. Boundary nodes do not export, if all
components which they reside in are set to Do Not Export. If a boundary node
exists in any one component set to Export, then that boundary node is also
exported.
Export: Export component comments, component definitions, nodes (internal
and boundary), elements, connector comments, points, lines, surfaces, and
solids within that component.
Load Collector
Do Not Export: Does not export LoadCollector comments, loads, or equations
within that LoadCollector
Export: Exports LoadCollector comments, nodes/elements attached to
loads/equations, loads, and equations within that LoadCollector
System Collector
Do Not Export: Does not export SystemCollector comments or systems within
that SystemCollector
Export: Exports SystemCollector comments, nodes attached to systems, and
system definitions within that SystemCollector
Vector Collector
Do Not Export: Does not export VectorCollector comments or vectors within
that VectorCollector
Export: Exports VectorCollector comments, nodes attached to vectors and
vector definitions within that VectorCollector
BeamSection Collector
Do Not Export: Does not export BeamSectionCollector comments or BeamSection
comments within that BeamSectionCollector
Export: Exports BeamSectionCollector comments and BeamSection comments
within that BeamSectionCollector
LoadStep
Do Not Export: Does not export LoadStep comments or LoadStep definitions of
the LoadStep
Export: Exports LoadStep comments and LoadStep definition of the LoadStep.
The LoadStep export status has NO effect on the export behavior of
LoadCollectors, OutputBlocks, or groups associated with the LoadStep.
Output Block
Do Not Export: Does not export OutputBlock comments or OutputBlock
definitions of the OutputBlock
Export: Exports OutputBlock comments and OutputBlock definitions of the
OutputBlock
Card
Do Not Export: Does not export card comments or card definition of the card.
This is same as "Disable" on the Card panel.
Export: Exports card comments and card definitions of the card
Property
Do Not Export: Does not export property Comments or property definitions of
the property
Export: Exports property comments and property definitions of the
property
Material
Do Not Export: Does not export material comments or material definition of
the material
Export: Exports material comments and material definition of the
material
Sets
Do Not Export: Does not export set comments or set definitions of the
set
Export: Exports set comments and set definitions of the set
Blocks
Do Not Export: Does not export block comments or block definitions of the
block
Export: Exports block comments and block definitions of the block
Tags
Do Not Export: Does not export tag comments or tag definitions of the
tag
Export: Exports tag comments and tag definitions of the tag
Titles
Do Not Export: Does not export title comments or title definitions of the
title
Export: Exports title comments and title definitions of the title
Plots
Do Not Export: Does not export plot comments, plot definitions, curve
comments, or curve definitions associated to the plot
Export: Exports plot comments, plot definitions, curve comments, and curve
definitions associated to the plot
Contact Surface
Do Not Export: Does not export ContactSurface comments or ContactSurface
definitions of the ContactSurface
Export: Exports comments and nodes/elements associated to ContactSurface or
ContactSurface definitions of the ContactSurface
Group
Do Not Export: Does not export group comments or group definitions of the
group
Export: Exports group comments, nodes/elements associated with Group and
group definitions of the group
Sensor
Do Not Export: Does not export sensor comments or sensor definitions of the
sensor
Export: Exports sensor comments and sensor definitions of the sensor
Control Volume
Do Not Export: Does not export ControlVolume comments or ControlVolume
definitions of the ControlVolume
Export: Exports ControlVolume comments and Control Volume definitions of the
ControlVolume
Element
Controlled by component collector export status
Connector
Controlled by component collector export status
Load
Controlled by load collector export status
Equation
Controlled by load collector export status
System
Controlled by system collector export status
Vector
Controlled by vector collector export status
Point
Controlled by component collector export status
Line
Controlled by component collector export status
Surfaces
Controlled by component collector export status
Solid
Controlled by component collector export status
Beam Section
Controlled by beam section collector export status
Export HyperView Solver Decks
Export deformed shapes as an Abaqus, DynaKey, OptiStruct/Nastran or STL
model.
These files can be read into a pre-processor, such as HyperMesh, or into a CAD tool to view the deformed
geometry.
Note: Only unscaled coordinates are exported. If scaled coordinates
are needed, use the Linear Superposition utility in HyperView to create a
subcase, and then use this utility to export the solver deck (with scaled
coordinates). To create a derived loadstep from a simulation list, refer to Derived
Load Cases.
From the menu bar, select File > Export > Solver Deck.
The Export Deformed Shape dialog
opens.
For Select format, select a file type.
In the File name field, specify a file name and location.
Click OK.
In the HyperView dialog that opens:
Click Yes to continue exporting the solver
deck.
Click No if scaled coordinates are needed and you
need to stop exporting the solver deck.
