Macro_gbc_translation_interfaces

Chayan

Overview

This script enables the user to duplicate and translate elements from hm file multiple times keeping loads, contact surfaces and creates interfaces. This macro creates automatically tied interfaces for WCAC assembly.

Usage/Installation Instructions

Running a macro opens a pop-up where we can select the actions desired - translate if we want to translate elements - translate + loads if we want to translate elements and keep loads - autotie to create contact interfaces. All actions can be done at the same time, or individually

 

Limitation

Ih we want to use this macro on other cases, we have first to set all our components names in the macro since it is based on group's naming convention.

Functionality

Model/Analysis

Subfunctionality

Model Setup

Interface

Abaqus OptiStruct