About Duplicating Finite Element Models

Duplication of finite element models allows you to reuse the FEM of one model to work with another closely related model.

The models used for duplication must be very closely matched so that the finite element model features can transfer and be applied to the new model.

FEM Duplication within Models

You can duplicate or reuse the finite element model representation.

Using an existing FEM representation allows you to copy or reuse the work completed on an existing finite element model. You can copy the FEM from a part or subassembly to another in the same assembly. Copying the FEM allows you to modify it for the new mesh part without changing the original one. Reusing the FEM creates a link to the original mesh part such that both remain identical.

The default behavior is to duplicate (copy) all part and subassembly FEM representations. You can also remove the duplication and reuse the original FEM instead. Duplicating a finite element model also duplicates all linked FEM representations and any publications. When you switch to the Structural Model Creation app by activating the FEM, the activated FEM is selected by default and duplicated from the Duplicate FEM command.