Assigning Coordinate System for Loading
Altair EmployeeHello,
I have been trying to assign a local coordinate system to a group of constraints and my model so that I can load it in a direction specified by the local coordinate system. Therefore, I believe I need to use the Mesh>Assign>Node Analysis System and BCs>Assign>Load Reference System for all my constraints and model nodes. However, when trying to assign the Node Analysis System, only 'set displacement' works. 'set reference' gives an error saying that 'Nodes defining a system cannot be assigned to it'. I have a feeling this is why my Optistruct simulation is quite bad.
Interestingly, I tried the same method on a very simple box model in a separate model, and created a coordinate system using the nodes of the box. I was able to 'Set reference' without a problem, and I could see a clear change in the OptiStruct displacements to the new local coordinate system. I am wondering why my other model does not allow me to set the reference.
Any advice is very appreciated.
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Altair EmployeeHi Tinh,
Thank you for your response, this makes sense now. What is strange to me is that in my other model in which I used the Geometry functions to create a meshed box, I was able to define the system using the box nodes and assign all my components to my system with no issues.
Also, I cannot define the system independently of those nodes, because I am using landmarks on the bone to create an anatomy-based system.
Pls attach that meshed box model file to post here
Altair EmployeeHello Tinh,
See the box model attached. I have also attached my femur model. You can see that the femur moves in a strange way but the box movement moves predictably in an axis defined by the local system. Additionally, here is the page that I have used to define my displacements, for your reference (Altair Tips and Tricks).
Thanks
Pls send Krishna box2.hm file
Altair EmployeeSorry, I dont have v19,
Could you send *.fem files?
Altair EmployeeSure. How do I export those?
Oh my god.
Do you know how to edit card?
Edit card of a system, if it is defined by nodes, you will see node IDs, otherwise you will see 3 vectors-this case system is independent. Check it to answer your self!
Altair EmployeeHahaha I am very new to this software... my apologies and thank you for your patience.
What is strange to me is how I used nodes to define both systems when I created them, and the fact that only my box model moves as expected. This is where I am having trouble figuring out how to solve the issue.
I think one system you use nodes and one uses vector. That why I suggest you check the card.
Altair EmployeeHi Tinh,
I figured out how to create a system that still uses nodes but does not directly reference them, by using Create>System>Axis Direction instead of Create>System>Node Reference. I can still pick points to define the system this way and it allowed me to assign reference+displacement to all nodes. However, this still didn't work. My model is instead twisting in strange directions. I even reconstructed the model to be sure.
edit: I checked the cards to be sure.
Altair EmployeeTinh,
I think I have isolated the problem a bit futher. Please see the following link. Thank you again so much for your help.
https://community.altair.com/community?id=community_question&sys_id=dd96807a1b2bd0908017dc61ec4bcb88
Hi Tinh,
I figured out how to create a system that still uses nodes but does not directly reference them, by using Create>System>Axis Direction instead of Create>System>Node Reference. I can still pick points to define the system this way and it allowed me to assign reference+displacement to all nodes. However, this still didn't work. My model is instead twisting in strange directions. I even reconstructed the model to be sure.
edit: I checked the cards to be sure.
Yes, that is definition by vectors
Hello need help for apply load on local coordinate system at angle.
Yes, that is definition by vectors
Hi
need help...
want to apply load on local cordinate at specific angle.
Set reference = set input system (CP field on GRID card), x y z of that grid refer to this local system.
Set displacement = set output system (CD field), ux uy uz will be computed in this system, so if you create constraints, D values following dofs checkbox will be done, too
'Nodes defining a system cannot be assigned to it'. - you defined system 'using nodes' and then assign it to CP, similar to case you want to hold your hair to lift you up!
Define system independently to nodes will be ok.