Symmetric model generation / results transfer

[Pipo159]

Hi Everyone,

I am trying to use the options Symmetric model generation and Symmetric results transfer. I have read the documentation but still cannot succeed.
The model is made with 3 differents parts (2 analytical rigid and 1 deformable)

I have joined an example of the axisymmetric inp file.
I would like to revolve the results of this axisymmetric model in order to continue with a full 3D model.

The error I have is:
***ERROR: Node 2 does not belong to instance 'LOWER_DIE-1' and cannot be assigned to instance node set 'ASSEMBLY_SAMPLE-1__PICKEDSET2'
I don't understand why...

In my 3D inp file I have written:
*HEADING
*RESTART,WRITE,FREQ=1
*SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION,REVOLVE, NODE OFFSET=3600, ELEMENT OFFSET=7000
0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0
0.0, 0.0, 1.0
360.0, 36
*SYMMETRIC RESULTS TRANSFER, STEP=1
**

Is anyone can help me with this problem please?

Thanks in advance,

Best Regards,
Pipo

 

[mvp23]

The analysis user's manual section 7.8.1 states that the *SYMMETRIC MODEL GENERATION option is not available for models defined in terms of an assembly of part instances.
I guess you cannot use it when you have an assembly of instances.

 

[Pipo159]

Hi mvp23,

Thank you for your help. I have found the option to change the format of the inp file.

Best regards,
Pipo