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Working with PCOMP properties and panels imported from .bdf file

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I imported a model with PCOMP properties and a laminate definition from a .bdf file into MSC Apex.
I have requested the parts to be created based on their properties.
I can see the 2D mesh and properties listed in the model tree on the right side, and I can also view the Panels (laminate) definitions.
No geometry is available in the .bdf file so it not imported.
 
I would like to confirm a few aspects of working with PCOMP properties and panels:
  1. Are PCOMP properties not listed and unable to be viewed in the 2D element properties window (lower right side of the UI)? If so, how can I edit existing PCOMP properties?
  2. Are Panels (laminates) imported from .bdf files not displayed in the Sheet/Stacks window (lower right side of the UI)? If this is the case, how can they be edited? While I can access the panel and plies by right-clicking on the panel entity in the model tree and selecting properties from the menu, I am unable to add new plies.
  3. How can I edit element properties, specifically when reassigning a different property to elements that already have properties assigned to them?
  4. Is it possible to create a new panel and assign it single group of elements if geometry is not available?
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    In Apex 2024.2 release,

    1.PCOMP/PCOMPG/PCOMPLS are now listed as 2d element properties and 3d element properties in the model browser.

    2. You can edit the 2d/3d element properties of PCOMP/PCOMPG/PCOMPLS without restriction in the element property panel.

    3. Panels are now displayed in the model browser under a Panels folder.

    4. You can edit the panels, and Apex will automatically update the PCOMP/PCOMPG associated with the panels.

    5. You can double click any element property in the model browser and re-assign the element properties.

    6. You can click any element property in the element property catalog in the right of the model and click Assign button to assign 2d/3d element properties.

    7. You can now create a panel on both geometry and FEM mesh entities without any restrictions.

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