3D faces selection api in HyperMesh HM v 2022

SAGAR MOTWANI_20932
SAGAR MOTWANI_20932 Altair Community Member
edited April 2023 in Community Q&A

Hello All,

I need to create Setsegments  (Contacts in HM v2022), so directly from 3D faces, there is manual button option (Analysis > Setsegments >  Solid faces > in element selection choose 3D Faces) as seen in image,

But, i need to use same selection in automation with TCL script, what is api for face selection for 3D Element

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P.S. -  *createmarkpanel elems 1 >> by Face is giving different selection thus different end result of setsegment.

by *createmarkpanel elems 1 > (option - 3D elems by faces) will result in selection shown in below image

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So, is there any api for having selection panel as above one (3D faces selection)..


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Thanks in advance.

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  • Kiyoshi Tsujimoto
    Kiyoshi Tsujimoto Altair Community Member
    edited March 2023

    Hello.
    I have encountered similar challenges. (I want to create a SetSegment in a Tcl/Tk script)

    As far as I know, there is no Face Selection API like there is in the standard panel. Therefore, I have been creating SetSegment using the Tc/Tk code as shown in the attachment.

    This code assumes that the solver interface is set to "Abaqus".
    When you select a few nodes on the surface of a solid element and press "OK", a SetSegment will be created on the faces connected to the nodes.

    Would this be helpful?

    Thank you.

  • SAGAR MOTWANI_20932
    SAGAR MOTWANI_20932 Altair Community Member
    edited April 2023

    Using TCL script, Is there any way to open that panel (Set segment) panel directly and put the Contact/ SetSegment name there in the available panel. (So, user only needs to select 3d faces and press proceed)

    So far, I have came across > hm_listpanels but dont know how to call them and use their variables to put contact name value directly into their entry box.

  • Kiyoshi Tsujimoto
    Kiyoshi Tsujimoto Altair Community Member
    edited April 2023
    SAGAR MOTWANI_20932 said:

    Using TCL script, Is there any way to open that panel (Set segment) panel directly and put the Contact/ SetSegment name there in the available panel. (So, user only needs to select 3d faces and press proceed)

    So far, I have came across > hm_listpanels but dont know how to call them and use their variables to put contact name value directly into their entry box.

    hello.

    I understand what you want to do.

    In the old hypermesh, there was a command called monse.msf.

    This allows RPA-like operations, perhaps controlling gui operations as you wish. However, I do not see this command in the newer hyperworks.

    I will look into this. I will get back to you later.

    best regards

  • Kiyoshi Tsujimoto
    Kiyoshi Tsujimoto Altair Community Member
    edited April 2023

    Hello.

    I am sorry for taking so long to reply.
    I have done some research and I am sorry to report that "monse.msf" is not supported at this time.

    I have checked to see if there is another way, but I could not find a way to achieve what you are looking for.

    We are very sorry that we cannot help you.

    best regards.

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