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  1. apoynot

    table-driven circular pattern?

    I want to create a pattern of fins radiating out from a common axis, but the fins are not equally spaced in the angular dimension. I thought I could create a table-driven pattern with a list of angles, but it seems the only option for the table is a list of X-Y coordinates. Is there a way to...
  2. apoynot

    Multi-step structural simulation -- Is it possible?

    I actually tried this after I wrote the original question, but it's not behaving like I expect. I created a 2-second simulation time. The first load step is applied as a liner ramp from t=0 to t=1. The second load step is applied from t=1 to t=2. Trouble is, the system seems to be applying...
  3. apoynot

    Saving a deformed body

    Hi, I have had mixed results using the "create body from deformed shape" command. (right-click the results folder to bring up the command option) Often I'll get the error "unable to sew faces together", but there's no explanation as to what the cause could be or how to solve it. One solution...
  4. apoynot

    Multi-step structural simulation -- Is it possible?

    Hi, Does anyone know how to do a multi-step structural simulation in COSMOS? Essentially, I want to deflect a beam into a pre-loaded state, and then push on it in a different direction. I've done similar multi-step simulations in Abaqus, but can't seem to find the functionality in SWX/COSMOS...
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