Importing parts
Parts are imported from an input file in the form of meshes; a mesh consists of node and element definitions along with the type of element assigned. The input file reader can import a mesh containing most of the commonly used element types. However, the input file reader cannot import a mesh containing the following element types:
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Tube support elements (ITS*)
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User-defined elements (U*)
The following element types can be imported, but their section properties are not yet supported:
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Distributing coupling elements (DCOUP*)
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Drag chain elements (DRAG*)
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Frame elements (FRAME*)
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Gap contact stress/displacement elements (GAPCYL, GAPSPHER, and GAPUNI)
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Interface elements (INTER*, ISL*, IRS*, ISP*, ITT*, and DINTER*)
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Joint elements (JOINT*)
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Line spring elements (LS*)
Pore pressure cohesive elements can be imported, but you cannot view them in the Abaqus/CAE model. However, you can view pore pressure cohesive elements in the Visualization module after an analysis is complete.
You can use the Mesh module to change the element type assigned to elements imported from an input file.