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Naming of Analysis File in FEMAP Using Local Solver? 1

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CDH007

Mechanical
Sep 30, 2008
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General FEMAP/Nastran question:

I've been used to using VisQ with a remote solver setup where I could export the analysis file to a specific name (i.e. "200820_Free_Free_Modes_Check.dat") then send the analysis file off to the server and have nicely named output files created.

My new company uses local, embedded Nastran within FEMAP instead of a remote solver setup. In this case, my files names are written out automatically when I analyze as "MODELNAME-000.XXX". Is there anyway to specify a unique file name prior to analysis or even a way for me to solve using the VisQ process locally so that I can write out my .dat files with a descriptive/useful name?

I've searched everywhere and can't seem to find any information.

Thank you! [ponder]
-CH
 
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Dear CH,
Is very easy, you can right mouse click in your analysis study and select EXPORT, this will open an MS-DOS window where you can enter your preferred NASTRAN input file name.
Next open the MS-DOS window where you can run the Simcenter Nastran solver simply using "nastran your-model.dat + nastran_keywords, etc..". You need to include the nastran solver in your PATH environment.
To learn more visit my blog:

Best regards,
Blas.

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Blas Molero Hidalgo
Ingeniero Industrial
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48004 BILBAO (SPAIN)
WEB: Blog de FEMAP & NX Nastran:
 
A visit from the legend himself! I am honored and educated!

Thank you for the link as well Blas, very helpful and much appreciated! [thumbsup2]

-CH
 
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