https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/en-USTelligent Community 13https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apexTue, 29 Sep 2026 14:43:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:5e126068-9a99-4de0-a6f6-2b49a75337d0https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:43:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:6bef9f44-40fc-4db6-8889-0e08bd4518a5https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74314/how-do-you-change-the-location-of-msc_apex-workspace-in-msc-apex/1432789Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:52:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:fd6dca0c-adba-4db5-b149-acc0451ee92bChristian AparicioThank you Edwin! It worked. This was my edit. /home/username/MSC_Apex Workspace/ApplicationUserSettings_apex.xml Oddly, this led to the creation of two locations of MSC_Apex Workspace. /home/username/Documents/MSC_Apex Workspace /home/username/MSC_Apex Workspace This outcome is acceptable because my models are now saved in #2, which was the intent. Thank you again.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74314/how-do-you-change-the-location-of-msc_apex-workspace-in-msc-apex/1432787Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:08:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:144475fe-859e-4b74-847e-0e7fef98e059Edwin GoeiThere is the following setting in MSC_ApexConfig.xml (which can be found in \AppData\Local\MSC\MSC_Apex): C:\Users\john.smith\Documents\MSC_Apex Workspace\ApplicationUserSettings.xml You can change this to the desired working directory path. Furthermore, you need to copy the following files from the old Workspace location to the new Workspace: - Custom Tools Folder - ApplicationUserSettings.xml - CustomToolPalettesSeting_version-number.xml - MSC_Apex.loghttps://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74314/how-do-you-change-the-location-of-msc_apex-workspace-in-msc-apexTue, 21 Jul 2026 14:01:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:83d77e28-dbc7-44db-9b23-73f02e392f05Christian AparicioOn Linux, and Windows, the default location of "MSC_Apex Workspace" is always the Documents directory. Example: /home/username/Documents/MSC_Apex Workspace Can the location of "MSC_Apex Workspace" be changed? Perhaps to this location? /home/ username /MSC_Apex Workspace I prefer to keep my document files and application files separate. Any guidance on Windows or Linux is appreciated. Thank you.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74287/msc-apex-matching-mesh-creation/1432726Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:36:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:6c6323e4-5f36-40e1-9019-74745933076dRohit BelsareBartlomiej Minor You have to use the Trasnform tool with "Move from point to point" , I will share you the updated database for your referene. Thanks! Check with this option, if requried then we can have a teams meeting.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74287/msc-apex-matching-mesh-creation/1432725Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:54:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:01a5f4a1-729d-4d29-968f-c35809b910c0Bartlomiej MinorI tried the approaches - both require copying the mesh, which is associated to geometry, so geometry is copied along it- shouldn't it be disconnected first somehow?https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74287/msc-apex-matching-mesh-creation/1432724Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:29:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:db1211df-cb85-4d48-a5d3-1cf7acb85a25Rohit BelsareBartlomiej Minor There are two approaches you can use to achieve this: 1.Using Mesh Control, First, transform the mesh from the top surface onto the bottom surface while maintaining the exact offset distance. Then, use Meshing Tools → Mesh Control to imprint the transformed mesh onto the bottom surface. Once the mesh has been imprinted, remesh the entire bottom surface. The generated mesh will automatically follow the same mesh pattern as the top surface. 2. Using the Transform Tool and Mesh Association, Use the "Transform" tool to copy the mesh onto the bottom surface while preserving the exact distance. Next, navigate to "Geometry and Mesh Utilities" and associate the transformed mesh with the bottom surface. This ensures that the mesh remains properly associated with the geometry and retains the same mesh pattern as the top surface. Please refer to the attached images for detailed guidance and illustration of the workflow. I hope this helps! Thanks!https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74287/msc-apex-matching-mesh-creationWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:40:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:793ed824-ced3-487f-af09-fc922256b9c5Bartlomiej MinorIs there some kind of apex workflow, that allows user to create identical meshes on 2 parallel surfaces, sliced in the same or similar manner, like in screenshot below? I tried multiple approaches but mose weren't suitable/working.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74232/python-scripting-workshop-model-introspection-database-not-importing/1432607Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:30:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:5f9f6db0-6433-405c-b4de-03ae2faca585Sandip PatilApex doesn't Need specific steps to upgrade older databases to Newer version. you can simply open (file >> Open >> Open Apex Project) database to new version, it will auto update and then you can save it in same version.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74232/python-scripting-workshop-model-introspection-database-not-importing/1432603Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:01:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:31a7bce3-ae0e-4c1e-8f43-aa1bd0b4d2ffMC202509189142Thread moved from How to use Nexus Communutyhttps://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74232/python-scripting-workshop-model-introspection-database-not-importingFri, 13 Mar 2026 15:28:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:9f0fdaac-98de-4ec3-985b-1eed3d404977Aly OsmanI am trying to do the Python Scripting workshop. When importing the model database, I get the status message "The database was saved in an old version of MSC Apex application, but you are attempting to import it to a new version that requires the database to be updated, try and upgrade the database before you execute the import model.". I cannot find information anywhere on how to get older models to work with the latest version of Apex (I am running Apex 2025.2). Can anyone provide assistance on how to remedy this?databaseupgradeproblemsPythonNexus CommunityApexmscapexhttps://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74222/create-a-group-with-elements-connected-to-rbex-slave-nodes/1432568Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:25:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:ac947cd3-eef5-40b7-be34-0f974883e49dAndrea VicentiniOh ok, that's a slow process if there are a lot of RBEx. It would be a very useful tool. Thanks Rohit Belsarehttps://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74222/create-a-group-with-elements-connected-to-rbex-slave-nodes/1432567Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:24:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:5c6b3dc5-dc94-40b1-bea9-aea3ec6286a5Rohit BelsareAndrea Vicentini There isn’t any direct way to automatically select and create a group of elements connected to RBEs. However, you can manually select the elements that are connected to the RBEs, create a group from them, and then choose “Set as Plot Target” in post-processing.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74222/create-a-group-with-elements-connected-to-rbex-slave-nodesTue, 24 Feb 2026 08:02:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:d3b18f35-cffb-4a1b-b7f2-4d36d0e3c058Andrea VicentiniIs there a way, like in Patran, to select and create a group of the elements connected to RBEx slave nodes in order to hide them in post processing and evaluating, for example, correct stresses?https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74208/how-to-display-nastran-generated-xy-plots/1432551Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:56:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:7a568bc5-fa09-468c-aa04-6dbee823d4fcRolf HildreThank you. The ASSIGN command to produce .ps files is very useful and solved it for mehttps://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74208/how-to-display-nastran-generated-xy-plots/1432547Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:48:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:ae61db43-0924-46c5-9c45-131bab8a4192Sandip PatilThe FMS ASSIGN statement. ASSIGN PLOT=*,FORM=FORMATTED automatically creates a .ps file of your XYPLOT output. This file can be viewed with any postscript viewer such as ghostscript: http://www.ghostscript.com/download/gsdnld.html If you need pdf files, Ghostscript can also be used to convert .ps files into .pdf. you may try this site: https:// online2pdf.com/convert-ps-to-pdf to convert them.https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74208/how-to-display-nastran-generated-xy-plotsTue, 10 Feb 2026 03:55:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:5bbe2fc5-1bc1-4c65-9b0a-73bd0029778bRolf HildreHi! I'm rather new to APEX/PATRAN/NASTRAN, so please bear with me if this has already been discussed. In APEX, how do I display NASTRAN generated XY plots that have been generated using syntax like this : ... SUBCASE 3 OFREQ=10 DISPLACEMENT(SORT2,PHASE,PRINT,PLOT) = 11 $ $ XYPLOTS OUTPUT(XYPLOT) XTGRID = YES YTGRID = YES XBGRID = YES YBGRID = YES XTITLE = FREQUENCY YTTITLE = DISP MAGNITUDE GRID 1 YBTITLE = PHASE GRID 1 XYPLOT DISP 1 /1(T2RM,T2IP) YTTITLE = DISP MAGNITUDE GRID 2 YBTITLE = PHASE GRID 2 XYPLOT DISP 1 /2(T2RM,T2IP) $ BEGIN BULK MDLPRM,HDF5,1 $ $.......2.......3.......4.......5.......6.......7.......8.......9.......10.....$ $ $ ENTRIES FOR FREQUENCY RESPONSE $ $ LOAD DEFINITION ... ...https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74195/how-to-create-a-discrete-tie-with-a-list-of-nodes/1432520Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:43:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:3a927398-84a3-4c25-9ff2-665bfc2b2830Rohit BelsareStumpy This request has been reported to the developmet team with JIRA XX-295003 (in our system)https://community.cadence.com/cadence_technology_forums/physical-system-simulation/msc-apex/f/msc-apex/74195/how-to-create-a-discrete-tie-with-a-list-of-nodes/1432519Tue, 27 Jan 2026 03:28:00 GMT75bcbcf9-38a3-4e2e-b84b-26c8c46a9500:cfe3e4f3-1030-44b3-bdf9-3ae5fda57a59Sandip PatilList or Groups are currently not supported for picking options in the discrete ties creation.