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import a mesh from matlab

import a mesh from matlab

import a mesh from matlab

(OP)
Dear all, I would like to know if it is possible to import a mesh from Matlab 6.5.1 and what kind of format do I have to use from matlab to abaqus.
Thanks you so much

Paula

RE: import a mesh from matlab

I also use Matlab to edit and create models before I run them in Abaqus. I've found two ways of doing what you mentioned. The first was to use Matlab to write a python script around the mesh values, then execute that paython script in ABAQUS from the matlab command line (or as last line of the script). That then starts CAE, generates the sketches, and makes model parts from them. Then work from there inside CAE. In this case, I usually called the ABAQUS meshing tool from python instead of supplying the mesh directly.
The other is to use Matlab to write the .inp file directly (the syntax isn't that complicated, at least for the geometry parts). Then you can import the model into CAE using the "import from input file" option, with the finished mesh and everything.

RE: import a mesh from matlab

(OP)
Thank you so much for your answer!!!!! I´ll try to make both ways. Thanks again , i´m so happy even it´s sunday and i´m working!!!

bye bye

Paulis

 

RE: import a mesh from matlab

(OP)
Dear rmettier and all,

I saved a matlab file as inp.file and then I imported it, but Abaqus didn´t recognize my file . In fact this is  the message from the program :
"
The model "hullmatlab" has been created.
WARNING: Empty part PART-1. This occurred while reading keyword options within part definition.
WARNING: Part instance PART-1-1 references an empty part. A new part named PART-1-1 will be created from the mesh data in part instance PART-1-1. "

You suggested me to write an inp file, well I think something is wrong in my script. =(

thanks in advanced!!!

Paulis

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