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I get an error regarding spring elements when trying to run a DAT file in Dytran. (Details below)

The error message states that spring element found with zero time step. This indicates the spring has no mass associated with it.
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  • Do you have an output for the 1D elements as well? I think this should show if they are just being deformed by the mass on one side and not transferring the pulse through. Since it works if you pulse both sides of the spring makes me think the stiffness is too low and that the pulse is correct as this works on its own. I've modified the workshop example with springs with end node having an initial velocity defined

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  • Do you have an output for the 1D elements as well? I think this should show if they are just being deformed by the mass on one side and not transferring the pulse through. Since it works if you pulse both sides of the spring makes me think the stiffness is too low and that the pulse is correct as this works on its own. I've modified the workshop example with springs with end node having an initial velocity defined

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