Ansys Workbench - How to list the element types
Ansys Workbench - How to list the element types
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Hello.
I'm using Ansys Workbench, and unlike the APDL, it hasn't got a way (that I found) to get the element types and keyopt list like we had in the classic by LIST->PROPERTIES->ELEMENT TYPES.
I tried solver output, but I didn't get that information there since I changed the "Element Control" option to "Manual" and then the "Brick Integration Scheme" to "Full". But I would like to see the list with that option changed.
Until now, the only way to get it was to write input file, run it in APDL and then get the list, but I think it must have a way to do it without getting out of Workbench, at least, I hope so!
Thanks for your time!
I'm using Ansys Workbench, and unlike the APDL, it hasn't got a way (that I found) to get the element types and keyopt list like we had in the classic by LIST->PROPERTIES->ELEMENT TYPES.
I tried solver output, but I didn't get that information there since I changed the "Element Control" option to "Manual" and then the "Brick Integration Scheme" to "Full". But I would like to see the list with that option changed.
Until now, the only way to get it was to write input file, run it in APDL and then get the list, but I think it must have a way to do it without getting out of Workbench, at least, I hope so!
Thanks for your time!





RE: Ansys Workbench - How to list the element types
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RE: Ansys Workbench - How to list the element types
I'd also check the WB manual - WB uses "standard" element types when meshing a particular geometry (and by the mesh settings given by the user i.e. tri, quad, hex, tet, etc.) and these will be given in the manual.
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RE: Ansys Workbench - How to list the element types
RE: Ansys Workbench - How to list the element types
25 Oct 11 8:32
You could open your Workbench Mechanical database in APDL and use the ELIST command. "
How do I do that?
Thanks
RE: Ansys Workbench - How to list the element types
by default it is no .. turn it to yes .. and will get a additional db file in the working directory .. open it in mechanical apdl .. and be happy :)
RE: Ansys Workbench - How to list the element types
- click right 'solution' : 'transfer data to new .. mechanical apdl',
- then click right 'solution' again : update
- finally click right 'mechanical apdl' 'edit in mapdl'
in mechanical apdl : /prep7, upgeom...