duplication of parts in abaqus. should be easy?

[jonny17]

Hi all,

It might seem like a novice question but is there a quick way to duplicate or clone parts. As I am trying to model artificial turf and for the rubber crumb infill I am wondering if it will be easier to just model it as a solid rubber layer or if there is an easy way to multiply the parts and distribute them over a 1m x 1m surface.

Thanks
Jon

 

[corus]

You can either use the Part manager to copy parts or in the Assembly module simply copy the parts as many times as you like.

 

[jonny17]

thanks but is there a way to quickly do this hundreds or thousands of times and get them to line up together? For instance if I was modelling a layer of sand.

 

[corus]

Use the Assembly module. You can create multiples of parts at set distances apart very easily. Use the part mesh option rather than independent meshing of parts.

 

[etii0]

You can use the function: linear pattern. Then you're parts are nicely in line. If you want a grid of 'sand' in this case, you're done after that I think.

 

[jonny17]

thanks! this worked perfectly