.HM.conn.tcl file

File Creation

The .HM.conn.tcl file is created when a topology optimization is performed and 1D elements form part of the topological design space (see Topology Optimization in the OptiStruct User Guide).

File Contents

When executed in HyperMesh, the .HM.conn.tcl file creates connector definitions for those 1D elements which formed part of the topological design space and organizes these connectors into ten new components based on their material densities at the final iteration. The components are named 0.0-0.1, 0.1-0.2, 0.2-0.3, and so on, up to 0.9-1.0. The connector corresponding to those elements with a material density between 0% and 10% are contained in the 0.0-0.1 component. The connectors corresponding to those elements with a material density between 10% and 20% are contained in the 0.1-0.2 component, and so on. This helps you to visualize results by turning components on and off.

Comments

1. Make sure that the corresponding model is loaded in HyperMesh when executing the command file.
2. Connectors are geometric entities in HyperMesh.