How to create Reference state files using /REFSTA

Hi,

Create the geometry for the same export the RADIOSS deck. Then copy the nodal coordinates of that part into a text file.

And finally in the model include this text file and there you can describe the reference state for elements belonging to a part, using the nodal coordinates.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

Thank you George! I still have a problem. I will explain what I did.

I exported the radioss deck for undeformed geometry and copied nodes of the components to .txt file. I have created a new include file (empty) in my file which has deformed geometries and now I want to import this .txt file. When I import this .txt file, it says 'the file type was not recognised'. I am sure i am on the wrong path. Could you please tell how to include and link to my file.

Hi,

You can include this file using HyperCrash. Go to RADIOSS Tools>>Initial Geometry, Select REFSTA and import the file.

I'm attaching a video which shows the same.

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Hi George,

Thank you so much. That was a great help.