Node and element groups are defined in the Abaqus input file as following:
These groups are loaded from the Abaqus
input file during the preprocessing of the optimization execution. These
groups and their group names are available for the definitions applied
in the parameter file along with the groups Blanks in the group name are ignored during the import in SIMULIA Tosca Structure. Generally, the groups that are required for definition of the optimization area should already be defined in the Abaqus input file and be used in the parameter file without using a redefinition. ExamplesFile ex1.inp (group definition in FE input file):
or
Selection of Properties and Materials
Abaqus assigns material definitions with own names. SIMULIA Tosca Structure allocates an ID for the material definition that runs sequential starting with the number 1. SIMULIA Tosca Structure can either select material by name or by ID. However, it is recommended that selection is done using a name to avoid any dependency on the position of the definition within the input file. |