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  • Apexで.bdfを出力し、Mentatで読み込むマクロはありますか？

    Apexで.bdfを出力し、Mentatで読み込むマクロはありますか？

  • Node merging on different mesh bodies

    Dear Support and Members! Please see the atteched apex file, which was made in Grizzly. I can't merge the nodes between the different parts. I make a 2.5D mesh bodies on parts, and unable to merge the common faces nodes. What is the best method…

  • Is there a best practice or method for creating dummy style elements in APEX?

    An example would be dummying a hole, by having single elements across the diameter. I cant find a way to force APEX to do this without creating surfaces, curves and seeding each curve, which is time consuming and if the surrounding mesh changes, it can…

  • Is there any fast tip to transform APEX glued connection to sliding contact?

    if I export a *.bdf file is there any quick script change to perform a Nastran analysis simply editing contact on a txt editor. Thank you all

  • How to copy surface mesh from top to bottom?

    Dear Users, I have question, that how can be the top surface mesh copied to the bottom of the part, if the geometry is similar? Attached Files (1) ASM_apex.zip

  • Coordinate system set up question

    What is the easiest method to define a force constraint's coordinate system? In this example (picture), I want to align the coordinate system of the constraint with the shaft's axis, in order to be able to define torque. I attach the the model too: https…

  • What is Part Reduction Under Simulation Settings?

    What does part reduction do and/or where can I find more info on it? Attached Files (1)

  • When I attempt to open the structures part from within Apex I get the message that "Your current license does not contain Structures product". License is current.

    When I attempt to open the structures part from within Apex I get the message that "Your current license does not contain Structures product". License is current.

  • 2,5D meshing on this specified geometry

    Dear Apex User, My question is that is it possible to somehow mesh the geometry on picture with hex elements, 2,5D mesh? It s a cut out of a spiral bevel gear. When selecting 2,5D mesh the software won't allow me to mesh the body. …

  • Is it possible to create something similar mesh as in the picture?

    I'm new to APEX, and curious whether it is possible? Here is the mesh I want (MeshIwant.png), and in the attachment the model. Attached Files (1) Project_topost.zip

  • Is it possible to mesh an imported 2D geometry which only contains primitives (lines+circles)?

    I have successfully imported an .igs file, which contains a 2D section of a motor. Is it possible somehow to mesh the geometry in 2D? Which file type do you use for 2D geometries? Attached Files (1) Project_topost.zip

  • How to add a surface to an existing ply zone?

    I've added a flange surface to a composite part by creating the geometry and stitching it in Apex. The flange is an attempt to strengthen an existing feature in the part. The existing composite panel has 2 zones - one with 5 layers, the other with 10…

  • I think I may have found a bug when exporting flexible connectors to .bdf (Version - Harris Hawk SP1)

    I exported a simple model of two plate with holes, that were connected by a remote location flexible connector. The exported BDF gave the CBAR element and the first RBE the same PID. This prevents the RBE from being imported to Patran without manually…

  • The mouse rotations are fast in Apex. Where is a setting to control (slow down) the mouse sensitivity when rotating the model?

    The mouse rotations are fast in Apex. Where is a setting to control (slow down) the mouse sensitivity when rotating the model?

  • How can I constrain two mating parts to act like a ball joint (ball and socket)?

    How can I constrain two mating parts to act like a ball joint (ball and socket)?

  • Exclamation mark on a glue contact?

    I applied a glue contact between two meshes and it said 'successfully found a pair' However the glue ptach has a red cross and the glue has an exclamation mark in the tree.

  • I'm getting an error every time a start Apex about incompatable (beta) database schema models. What should I do?

    The full text reads: "Error Creating Default Model. This may be due to incompatable (Beta) Database Schema versions. You may need to delete existing database and bootstrap files" It then shuts down Apex. Attached Files (1)

  • Is it possible to display the materials associated to each part of an assembly ?

    Is it possible to display the materials associated to each part of an assembly ?

  • When trying to equivalence nodes, I get an error regarding mesh bodies/nodes, but I cant find a workaround.

    The error says "Node merging failed (Reason:mesh bodies/nodes in different mesh part cannot be merged)"

  • Can the post range spectrum be reversed? (cold-hot to hot-cold?)

    Often, a low number is worse than a high number (i.e. composite strength ratio). I like for values that are trending toward "bad" to also trend toward red, not blue.

  • Is there a way to select or show only elements that no thickness associated with them?

    I have a large assembly where I have used auto-thickness for the majority of it. It has worked quite well but a few smaller ones have been missed. Is there a way of selecting surfaces without thickness or properties without using the 3D thickness tool…

  • I don't see the option to apply Force on a face, only option I see is on vertices or nodes. Is it possible to select a face?

    I don't see the option to apply Force on a face, only option I see is on vertices or nodes. Is it possible to select a face?

  • When exporting a mesh I get a 'Failed' stating it could not find a node or element?

    I have exported this mesh in the past but have since created some MPC's, but I'm not suite sure why it now wont let me export it.

  • How to remove the solid partition

    I would like to remove the solid partition I did to make an hexa-mesh. Thank you

  • Is there a way to measure the location of points, provided in its XYZ components, rather than a resultant and can the basic sketch planes be moved from the origin?

    I have a assembly which is 100m away from the origin and in other packages like patran, you can create planes to work with, but there doesn't seem to be the above options in Apex.
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