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Is Hyperworks and Hypermesh same?

Hyperworks is the complete package containing Hypermesh. Hypermesh is primarily a meshing software specially for structural applications.

How do I connect elements in Hypermesh?

RE: Hypermesh connecting meshes

1. In the edges panel, select the components or elements you suspect have detached elements.
2. Click find edges to draw red line (plotel) elements at the edges of the model.
3. Set the tolerance smaller than your smallest element size.

How do I box select in Hypermesh?

Hold the Shift Key down and holding the Left Mouse Button, drag a box in the graphics window to box select elements.

What is OptiStruct in HyperMesh?

Commercially introduced in 1994, OptiStruct is a first-to-market simulation technology that seamlessly integrates structural optimization and analysis. …

Is HyperMesh part of HyperWorks?

HyperWorks is the unified CAE environment for product development built on the foundation of Altair® HyperMesh®, the most trusted industry standard for FE modeling and visualization.

How do I run a TCL script in HyperMesh?

As the TCL script is debugged, it highlights the usage of “watch window”, breakpoints etc.

1. Step 1: Launch HyperMesh Desktop. Launch HyperMesh Desktop.
2. Step 2: Launch and execute TCL script. Before the TCL script is debugged, we shall execute the script to show the process and output of the script.
3. Step 3: Debug the Script.

How do you do modal analysis in HyperMesh?

On the post processing page (in HyperMesh) or start HyperView, go to the deformed panel. You will be able to animate the 3 mode shapes using the modal button. Edit the EIGRL card by removing V1 and find the first 10 modes. Re-run the model.

Is OptiStruct part of HyperWorks?

Solutions covered will include linear and nonlinear, structural and thermal, static and transient analyses. In addition, new capabilities for NVH and Fatigue analyses as well as Optimization will be presented.

How do I create a surface in Hypermesh?

In general, HyperMesh automatically uses the appropriate number of and type of surface faces to represent the geometry. Surfaces are created using the menu bar by selecting Geometry > Create > Surfacesand then selecting a method to create the surfaces with.

What are the HyperMesh open and import operations?

File Operations •General terminology: •Open: Loads a file into HyperMesh replacing the current session •Save: Saves the current session contents to the file name specified •Import: Loads a file into HyperMesh, merging with the current contents

What is hyhypermesh in HyperWorks?

Hypermesh is a tool invented by Altair to create the mesh and it is integrated in Hyperworks with other solvers like Radioss which solve say 2 or 3 or 4 equations at a million points or so (depending on the mesh).

How do I create a node in Hypermesh?

Nodes are created using the menu bar by selecting Geometry > Create > Nodes and then selecting a method to create the nodes with. Free Points A free point is a zero-dimensional geometry entity (for more information see: HyperMesh > HyperMesh Entities & Solver Interfaces > Collectors and Collected Entities in the help) in space that is