How to Map the Displacement Results from One Model to the Nodes of a More Detailed Model
Question: Is it possible to map the displacement results from one model to the nodes of more detailed model?
Answer: Yes, using the load mapping tool you can map the displacement results from one model to the nodes of more detailed model.
Following are the steps to accomplish this:
Step 1: Export the results as *.txt file.
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View the displacement results of the base model.
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Open File > Export > Results.
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In the Export results dialog, set Fields as X, Y, Z values and enable Text file as the export option.
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Select the bodies of the base model and click OK to export the results as *.txt file.
Step 2: Map the results to the new model.
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Open the Load mapping tool in Analysis > Tools > Mapping.
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In the load mapping tool, set the Method as Data Table and Data Type as Enforced Displacement.
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Select the Import option to import the *.txt file that was exported in the previous step.
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Make sure to set the units system as the one in which the results file is exported. In this case set the units system as MMKS (mm kg N s).
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Select the bodies of the detailed model to map the displacement results and enable the Create Load option to create the “Enforced Constraint” load.
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Click Map Data to map the results.