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    Convert Unix .mf files to Windows .mf file

    You need to open the model file (.mf1 and mf2 files) in UNIX and export it either as universal file (.unv) or archive file (.arc) these files can be imported by I-DEAS in Windows. There is no direct way to convert model files from UNIX to Windows (at least none I know of). So you definitely need...
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    Using Non linear spring elements in IDEAS

    Wouldn't it be possible to run a small test FEA model with just a few elements, one non-linear spring and a defined axial load on the spring? Using such a model, you can compare the deflection of the spring with values you get from a hand calculation and find out what unit system I-DEAS uses for...
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    Random Number Generation in I-DEAS

    Hallo all, I'm looking for a way to generate random numbers in an I-DEAS programme file macro. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Daniel
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    Transfer from I-DEAS 11 to 10

    Hi all, is there any way to transfer model files (part geometries and FE meshes) from I-DEAS 11 to I-DEAS 10? Any help would be appreciated, Daniel
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    MDS DATABASE

    You have to run the DMADMIN tool to install the material and feature databases that come with I-DEAS (these are quite a few). There has been a thread in this forum that explains what to do. Regards, Daniel
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    contact FEA

    Hi Martin, yes I wanted to suggest that you mesh the entire part with linear hexaeders. After looking at the picture of the model, I would also suggest that you try to simplify your model in order to make it smaller (less dof's). Depending on the load case, you could only model a quarter of the...
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    contact FEA

    Hi Martin, Although I'm not an expert in contact analysis, I'd like to ttry to help you. You're currently using tetrahedron element, I guess parabolic ones (tetra8). As far as I remember, parabolic tetrahedra are in general not very well suited for contact problems, because the edge nodes don't...
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    How to revolve a mesh in I-DEAS to have a volume too?

    Create a part with the geometry you want to mesh (solids and/o r surfaces) and mesh the geometry (you might want to use "geometry based FE").
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    Wamware 3D Text

    I have tried a mytext.prg with I-DEAS 10, and it worked perfectly well. Maybe the following workaround helps: Open a programme file that runs without problems in your text editor. Delete all lines except the last one (it should be "E : **** END OF SESSION ****" folowed by an empty...
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    Applying Temparature Rise for a FE Model in IDEAS

    There are temperature boundary conditions available in the Boundary Condition task. Daniel
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    batch IDEAS cgm to pdf convertion program?

    Have a look at the print tool. As far as I can remember, you can load cgm files there and print it; you would have to select the Acrobat Distiller or Writer as output printer. Maybe with some search you can find a way to import a batch of cgm's and print them (i.e. submit them to Acrobat)...
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    Solid from imported surfaces of IGES ?

    I don't know what exactly your problem is, I guess you have an imported geometry that consists of several surfaces that aren't stitched. Usually, there are two work arounds for that: 1. Use the "Stitch Suface" command (Master Modeler, row 4, column 3, in the pop-ups). 2. In I-DEAS 10...
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    SPEC of Universal format ?

    There's a chapter in the I-DEAS help called "File Formats Reference Guide" where you can find extensive documentation about how FE entities are coded in the unv-format.
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    Combining two solution sets ( Superimposing 2 solution sets)

    Yes, there's a button called "create results" in post processing (row 3, column 3). It opens a sub menu with different buttons that allow you to e.g. superimpose different results. Cheers, Daniel
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    Operating system and IDEAS

    No CAE system is superior to another - they just have advantages with respect to different applications.
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