Generate Materials Plot Using Python Script or Plug-in from Marc Mentat

Hello Fattah Samsuri,

Creating a Material Plot in Marc Mentat is easier than you might think. You can tap into the software's features to define and visualize material properties. Start by setting up a material model, defining its properties, and configuring the simulation. Then, use the graphical interface to generate plots.

This helps you accurately visualize and plot material properties, making it easier to verify material assignments and understand their distribution in your model. This, in turn, leads to precise simulations and analyses.

For more tips and tricks on using Mentat, including creating plugins, check out my webinars on SimCompanin:

1. Beyond Basics: Marc Mentat GUI Tips and Techniques

2. Marc Mentat: Tips and Tricks Part II

You'll find additional information in the Marc Nexus Document Center and the Python: Tutorial and Reference Manual.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at support@mscsoftware.com.

I hope this will help you.

Regards,

Amol Kumbhar
Technical support
Manufacturing Intelligence division
Hexagon

Hi Amol,

Thanks a lot for your prompt response! Actually, our end goal is to plot all/some materials used in the model, so that we can compare their material properties. Such as Elastic Modulus and CTE. It is for efficient and consistent reporting. 

Actually, we have created a script for that, and we would like to make it robust and build plug-in for Marc Mentat. Your links definitely will help me.

Regards,

Fattah

Hi Fattah Samsuri,

It sounds like you're on the right track with your script. Creating a robust plug-in for Marc Mentat to visualize and compare material properties like Elastic Modulus and CTE is a great goal. I'm glad to hear that the resources I shared are helpful.

Feel free to contact us. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at support@mscsoftware.com.

Keep up the great work, and I'm excited to see how your project progresses!

Best regards,

Amol Kumbhar
Technical support
Manufacturing Intelligence division
Hexagon

Hi Fattah Samsuri,

It sounds like you're on the right track with your script. Creating a robust plug-in for Marc Mentat to visualize and compare material properties like Elastic Modulus and CTE is a great goal. I'm glad to hear that the resources I shared are helpful.

Feel free to contact us. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at support@mscsoftware.com.

Keep up the great work, and I'm excited to see how your project progresses!

Best regards,

Amol Kumbhar
Technical support
Manufacturing Intelligence division
Hexagon