Importing a Finite Element Model

You can import a finite element model into the app using either a saved 3DEXPERIENCE simulation object or an Abaqus input file.

This task shows you how to:

See Also
About Test Data Import for Finite Element Models

Import a 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Object

  1. From the options at the top of the Calibration setup section, select FE mode .
  2. From the Calibration Tools section of the action bar, click Import Mesh .
  3. From the Simulation source list, select Simulation.
  4. Click , then search for a simulation object in the top bar. For more information, see Open a Simulation from a Search Results Window.
  5. Specify the Number of CPUs you want to use for the imported mesh during a calibration.
  6. Select Adjust step time to match test data duration to adjust the step time automatically in the imported FE model to match the imported test data.
  7. If the imported FE model has more than one material definition, select the material you want to calibrate from the Material to calibrate list.
  8. Expand the Units section, and confirm that the units match those used in your import data.

    Tip: If you need to change any of the units, you can do so from the Units section of the Optimization Controls dialog box.

  9. Click OK.

Import an Abaqus Input File

  1. From the options at the top of the Calibration setup section, select FE mode .
  2. From the Calibration Tools section of the action bar, click Import Mesh .
  3. From the Simulation source list, select Input file.
  4. From the file selection dialog box that appears, select the input file that you want to import, then click Open.
  5. Specify the Number of CPUs you want to use for the imported mesh during a calibration.
  6. Select Adjust step time to match test data duration to adjust the step time automatically in the imported FE model to match the imported test data.
  7. If the imported FE model has more than one material definition, select the material you want to calibrate from the Material to calibrate list.
  8. Expand the Units section, and confirm that the units match those used in your import data.

    Note: If you need to change any of the units, you can do so from the Units section of the Optimization Controls dialog box.

  9. Click OK.