File Formats: ANSYS File

Description

Strand7 supports the ANSYS Batch and CDB (coded data base) text file formats for both import and export. Strand7 and ANSYS share similar node, element, attribute and property information, however, the two systems are not totally compatible. Where possible, ANSYS data types that are not supported in Strand7 are converted to equivalent, or near equivalent, Strand7 data types. Where conversion is not possible, the ANSYS data is skipped and a warning is added to the Import Log file. Similarly, Strand7 data types that are not supported in ANSYS are converted to equivalent or near equivalent data types in ANSYS for export. Where conversion is not possible the Strand7 data is skipped and a warning is added to the Export Log file.

After importing an ANSYS file, the Strand7 model should be carefully checked to ensure it contains all the relevant data. Similarly, after exporting an ANSYS file, the file should be carefully checked to ensure it contains all the relevant data. In both cases it may be necessary to edit the resulting model or file to achieve the required level of compatibility.

The Import and Export Log files should be carefully reviewed as they contain a list of warnings and errors, together with information about any detected incompatibility. The View Log File: Log File Viewer automatically opens the log file after importing or exporting, if any warnings or errors were generated.