Create Joint by Python 1

[aliex]

Hi,
During my work I have to manually create over 100 joints in Ansys Workbench because I work on large machines.
my question: is there any code (e.g. Python) that makes this strenuous work easier?


Thank you

 

[Petr Vymlatil]

Hi,

you can automate the task using ACT (ANSYS customization tookit) for Mechanical.
There basically 2 ways:
1/ create python script and use it in ACT console
2/ create ACT extension with GUI (toolbars, custom object etc). It more time expensive but the result is user friendly

The answer is very general, as I do not know which type of joint you want to automate.

Regards,
Petr

Petr Vymlatil (

http://www.designtec.eu)

 

[L_K]

ACT is definitely the way to go. You can find a course on the basics on ANSYS website. You need a user account for this.

 

[L_K]

If you describe the problem in more detail, I can write some code which will you get started.

 

[aliex]

Thank you very much
it's really very nice of you.
it's about a tensioning station (it looks like on the picture), it's fixed between the lid and the sides of the station by bolts (marked red).
if you need more information, please let me know.

 

[L_K]

Your analysis doesn't require the use of python scripting necessarily. One option
is to use the object generator in Mechanical.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=covQQIq3uKk

 

[aliex]

Thank you very much
I tried that today and it worked out great.