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  • How to obtain the value of the Nodal Volumes in a model?

    I'm performing a thermal analysis with elements Tet4, and I was wondering if it is possible to obtain the value of the nodal volumes that are associated to each node in my model as an output

  • CBEAM stress recovery points

    Hello, I have created the beam element and instead creating shape (cross section), i have given the geometric properties (Ix,Iy,A....) values as an input. So, for this case, can i able to specify the stress recovery points!. it will give the stress values…

  • Display contact regions

    Is there a way to the regions for contact pairs in the viewport?

  • Doubts in fringe panel

    Hi, I would like to get the understanding on the following queries. 1. Averaging definition setting was not available in apex (refer below fig). What's the reason behind that ? 2. Shape function extrapolation option not available in Apex (refer below…

  • Patran: Export Output to spreadsheet for selected elements

    In Patran how to export a specific derived output vector for a group of bushing to spreadsheet or equivalent?

  • Pick element and show/print result

    While inspecting the fringe I would like to pick specific elements (or nodes) and have the numerical value for a specified output vector shown/printed. Is it possible without unposting the result fringe?

  • Display 1D elements

    Is it correct that the only way to display 1D elements is: Utilities>Display>Mark 1D Elems… Isn't there a command created by Hexagon (current Patran developer) that allows to 1D elements to be displayed? The above-mentioned…

  • Import parasolid in different coordinate system?

    How can I change the coordinate system in which a parasolid geometry is imported? I need the part positioned relative to Coord 3 instead of Coord 0 since the model was exported from a CAD file that uses Coord 3.

  • Modal Frequency Response Analysis (SOL111) with subcases: same constraints but different loads. How to make so that Modes are calculated only once?

    In Patran how to define frequency response for a model for which there are different acceleration load in input (defined in different subcases) but always the same constraints (one specific node fixed)? In particular, how to make so that the…

  • PCL; What is function to get list of CIDs associated to nodes?

    Hello! Is there a function which does the same thing like utilities->list->node/CID lists->CIDs Associated to nodes?

  • Setting mouse Transformation Options using Settings.pcl?

    I'm using Patran 2012 (64-bit), and I would like to set the default mouse Transformation Options using the Settings.pcl file. I've used the following variables on newer versions of Patran but they don't seem to work on version 2012. Can anyone point me…

  • Import Step file error: Error executing subprogram. Reason (errno) = 8113001. Unknown error

    I do not have the P_SCHEMA environment variable set. I've tried with "Import to Parasolid" checked and unchecked. I get a different error if "Import to Parasolid" is not checked: "Error occurred while importing the STEP AP203 file. The file may not be…

  • PCL; How to get max array value?

    PCL; How to get max array value?

  • String settings to run process

    cmd string is formed using below commands. Process is not executed properly due to spaces in the path. Please suggest. ​exe_path = "C:\Program Files (x86)\test\1.0\CAPA1.exe" filename = "C:\Disck D\Patran/test4.bdf" ​ cmd = exe_path…

  • PATRAN 2012 in Windows 10

    Does PATRAN 2012 compatible with Windows 10?

  • Fringe Label modifications

    In Fringe plot legend, Maximum value & its element number is displayed. Is there any option to change to minimum value and its element number? Attached Files (1)

  • Guidelines, examples, tips for going Apex to Patran to Nastran or Apex to Nastran?

    Are there any published guides or examples for using Apex as a pre-processor to Nastran or a pre-pre-processor to Patran? I'm not finding much detail on what Apex does and doesn't write when exporting a Nastran BDF from an Apex model.

  • Creating session file for pressure load mapping using PCL.

    Hi, I have a query regarding load and boundary conditions syntax using PCL. Problem definition: I am creating a session file for GFEM to DFEM pressure mapping using PCL commands. My query is, how patran is writing PLOAD cards for…

  • PATRAN Fringe color modification

    I am plotting my custom results using elemental format in PATRAN and fringe plots are created. Normally lowest value shall be in Blue color and highest value shall be in red color. Is there any option to reverse the color contour to have red for lowest…

  • Is there a tool in Patran that allows us to automatically check for overlapping temperature loads, i.e. coincidental (overlaying) temperature loads on nodes?

    Is there a tool in Patran that allows us to automatically check for overlapping temperature loads, i.e. coincidental (overlaying) temperature loads on nodes?

  • Patran Create Results

    I am using Patran "Create Results" option to post process my stress results. I have a number of load cases in my results. Basically i intend to get the ratio of minimum min principal to maximum max principal for my whole model. I have created two…

  • Using Topics & Navigating this Community

    In traditional 'forum' tools the owners decide upon categories and then users post into the appropriate category. That's nice and it works. This forum tool has a different approach, like so: create few categories initially and let users define new tags…

  • What is the latest version of Laminate Modeler available in Patran?

    What is the latest version of Laminate Modeler available in Patran?

  • PCL; Is there a PCL function which adjust FEM viewing to show location of some selected property eg. max Von Mises.

    Hello! I would like Patran to automaticaly adjust FEM viewing (by rotation and view fit) to show max Von Mises. Is there already PCL function which does the job?

  • How to import Patran Random results using PCL?

    Is it possible to import Patran random results (*.pat) using PCL? Patran random import does not produce ses log that I could repeat.
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