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  1. roudan

    what is alternative way to get surface nodes?

    Thank you oldNail.
  2. roudan

    what is alternative way to get surface nodes?

    Thank you so much oldNail. If I have multiple faces( left, right, top and bottom) and I only want to pick bottom face. How to pick that bottom face? I am thinking I can do part.faces[0] or part.faces[1] or part.faces[3]. The question which one to pick? do you have another trick? Thanks
  3. roudan

    Why names become all upper cases after importing?

    Thank you oldNail. I appreciate your help.
  4. roudan

    Why names become all upper cases after importing?

    Thank you oldNail. I am glad to know that. May I ask where the manual says that? Thanks
  5. roudan

    Why names become all upper cases after importing?

    Hi I am using python to import mdb from odb, the part name, node sets , surface names etc all become upper cases.   myModel=mdb.ModelFromOdbFile(name='case2', odbFileName=odbname) Now if I want to access the node set name, I have to use upper cases like this .upper(). I am wondering if it is...
  6. roudan

    what is alternative way to get surface nodes?

    Hi I used to use getBoundingBox() to get surface nodes if outside surface is flat. Now if the surface is not flat, what alternative functions I can use to select nodes on the outside surface?? Thanks a lot...
  7. roudan

    restart using import part from odb

    Hi FEA Way, yes when using import part from odb, The node sets and elements sets are imported by default. I just used modelPart.sets['Set1'.upper()] to access the element sets. but I don't see any surface imported. if I use print modelAssembly.surfaces. it shows it is empty. Do you advise me...
  8. roudan

    restart using import part from odb

    Thanks FEA Way, I appreciate your help. That is really helpful. I am so glad you are here helping us.
  9. roudan

    restart using import part from odb

    Thanks FEAWay, initialState() object doesn't have much parameters to define. http://help.3ds.com/2021/english/dssimulia_established/simacaekerrefmap/simaker-c-initialstatepyc.htm?contextscope=all What I'd like to do is: 1. import deformed part ( use below first command) 2. import all element...
  10. roudan

    restart using import part from odb

    Thanks FEAWay. What is the name of python function for that *import keyword? Also can the internal generated node sets and element sets be imported ? How to do it using python? Do we have an example in the manual? Thanks
  11. roudan

    restart using import part from odb

    Hi I am doing restart vy importing deformed part from odb. I am using python script. Here is the script I am using myModel.PartFromOdb(name=oldpart, # use same part name and instance name instance=InstanceNames[-1], odb=odb, shape=DEFORMED, step=stepnum_import...
  12. roudan

    use DISP subroutine to apply external pressure cloud point data?

    Thanks FEA Way.Yes currently I am using mapped field. the mapping time is so long, in CAE it will freeze for a long time. That is why I am looking for other approaches.
  13. roudan

    use DISP subroutine to apply external pressure cloud point data?

    Hi I have an external pressure data with a format of x,y, z, P. Can I use disp subroutine to apply these cloud point pressure as BC? The xyz of cloud points are not the same as nodal x, y, z. Thanks
  14. roudan

    how to convert PDF UMAT file into Fortran file?

    Thank you 3DDave, I appreciate your help. I will try to fix it manually.
  15. roudan

    how to convert PDF UMAT file into Fortran file?

    Thanks 3DDave, are you using the OmniPage Ultimate? I downloaded a trial version and trying to do conversion by performing OCR. The result is pretty good. Thank you so much. Now the problem is the column locations are all shiftted. I have not used Fortran for a long time, I believe line...
  16. roudan

    how to convert PDF UMAT file into Fortran file?

    I tried to convert PDF to word, and I got images in the word.
  17. roudan

    how to convert PDF UMAT file into Fortran file?

    Thanks Guys, here is 2 pages of PDF. please let me know how you convert it.https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=8cb65b46-64fd-4b35-9172-d3c1d8ffcadf&file=UMAT-1.pdf
  18. roudan

    how to convert PDF UMAT file into Fortran file?

    Hi I have a UMAT PDF file with 5000 lines, I am trying to convert PDF to text file. After conversion, the format is all messed up. I am wondering if you have some experience before for this conversion? Thanks
  19. roudan

    why element set created is an internal set?

    Thank you so much FEA Way, i found the error now, the element set is defined before meshing. after moving to after meshing, it is fine now. Thank you again!
  20. roudan

    why element set created is an internal set?

    Thanks FEA Way, I am wondering if how to create NON-Internal Element Set? so I have a predefined element set name which I can use in INP file. Thanks

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