Importing a Laminate

You can import the laminate for each created zone that has a defined contour.

Notes:
  • This task is available in Composites Design.
  • Create an .xls or .xlsx file containing the information required for each laminate. In the following scenario, two zones are created, and their contours defined.

  1. Clear the Prevent creation of laminates out of Composites parameters check box in Composites Parameters.
  2. Double-click a zone without laminate in the tree to edit it.
    • In the Laminate tab, you can see that no laminate is defined.
    • In the tree, only the contour attribute is displayed.
  3. Click Cancel to close the dialog box.
  4. Create a file containing laminate information for the zones.

    Make sure the materials, orientations, and zones you use in this file exist in your model.

    Material  Direction  Z1    Z2
GLASS2346         0   4     4
GLASS2346        45   4     3
GLASS2346        60   5     2
GLASS2346        90   4     3

  5. From the Zones Design section of the action bar, click Import Laminate .
    1. Proceed as explained in Import, Export, and Manage External Data for the default location and Excel format.
  6. Select the file to import.
  7. Click OK to import the laminate.
    The laminate information contained in the file is added under Composites Parameters and under each zone.
  8. Double-click any of the two zones in the tree to edit it.
    In the Laminate tab, you can see that the laminate has been updated with the information contained in the Excel file.