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Resume from newer Ansys Versions

Resume from newer Ansys Versions

Resume from newer Ansys Versions

(OP)
Hi,

is it possible to resume from newer Ansys Versions into older ones? I have many result files, all generated in ansys v10. When I try to resume from those files into ansys v9, it don't work.

Thanks for your help!
Alex

RE: Resume from newer Ansys Versions

Alex,
I've tried the same thing a couple times with no success either.  As it turns out any binary file Ansys puts out such as .db, .emat, .rst are not backwards compatible.  Text files however are.  If you need more specific information I would check out Chapter 18: File Management in the documentation.

Best,
-Brian

RE: Resume from newer Ansys Versions

(OP)

Thank you, Brian! That's all I need to know.

Regards
Alex

RE: Resume from newer Ansys Versions

Alex,
On second thought something that may work would be to issue the CDWRITE command in V10.  This should write all database information to a text file (.cdb extension) which should be backwards compatible.  Once you have done this try using CDREAD in V9 to read the information and create a new database.  You will have to re-analyze the model but it just may be a way to get your V10 files to work in V9.

Good luck,
-Brian

RE: Resume from newer Ansys Versions

(OP)

CDWRITE would surely work but I need the results. Generating the model is easy, because I have the input file. Solving the model, was my problem. But it's clear now, that there is no other way but resolve.

Thank you!

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