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How to add set3 card to bdf using Patran?

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xhu 9 months ago

How to input set3 data and output set3 cards to bdf using Patran?

How to import set3 cards into Patran and view them?

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    0 Edwin Goei 9 months ago

    Here's an article on how to write out SET3 from Patran:

    https://simcompanion.hexagon.com/customers/s/article/bulk-data-card-set3-for-elements-output-kb8024519

    And here's an article on how to import SET3 cards into Patran to create groups:

    https://simcompanion.hexagon.com/customers/s/article/Nastran-SET3-Card-import-with-the-TABSCTL-card

    You will find the sample BDF in the article's "File(s)" section. I include the video demo below:

    nexus.hexagon.com/.../demo_5F00_set3_5F00_patran.mp4

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