Script to define node sets
Script to define node sets
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Hello everyone!
I need script to define node sets from node name. I read manual and found NodeSetFromNodeLabels command, how can I use this command. I want to define node set to every node in model (node 1-->nodeSet=N0001, node 2-->nodeSet=N0002,....).
Could anyone help me with some advice please?
Thank you for answer!!
regards
Nejc
I need script to define node sets from node name. I read manual and found NodeSetFromNodeLabels command, how can I use this command. I want to define node set to every node in model (node 1-->nodeSet=N0001, node 2-->nodeSet=N0002,....).
Could anyone help me with some advice please?
Thank you for answer!!
regards
Nejc





RE: Script to define node sets
RE: Script to define node sets
RE: Script to define node sets
RE: Script to define node sets
Thank you!
regards
RE: Script to define node sets
RE: Script to define node sets
The keyword and datalines for pointloads are simple:
*CLOAD
315, 1, 23
316, 3, 54
:
:
So at node 315 a load of 23 is applied in x-direction. And then comes the next load on the next line, and so on. See Keyword Reference Manual for more informations.
I would create a script that takes all nodes from the input file and creates a new file with all the datalines of the point loads. This new file is referenced with *INCLUDE from the main input file.
*CLOAD
*INCLUDE, Input=loadfilename
RE: Script to define node sets
Now I use this simple script:
a = mdb.models['Model-1'].rootAssembly
region = a.sets['N0023']
mdb.models['Model-1'].ConcentratedForce(name='N0023_1',
createStepName='Step-1', region=region, cf1=1.0, amplitude='N0023_1',
field='', localCsys=None)
Where I have simple C program to change names of sets/amplitudes/names of CF and I paste that to Abaqus command module... (Nxxxx is node number and _1/2/3 are directions)
Regards
RE: Script to define node sets
I tried to use your method, but I get error:
in keyword *CLOAD, file "Job-1.inp", line 100: Unknown assembly id 1.
Concentrated load is specified on 1 nodes that are not active. Check loading definitions in the model. The nodes may have been deleted because they were not connected to any elements.
Analysis Input File Processor exited with an error.
I use this in input file:
*CLOAD
1, 2, 1.1
Have you maybe any idea where is the problem?
Thank you for your answer!
RE: Script to define node sets
Request additional output in the datacheck with *Preprint, Model=yes and check the .dat.