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How to create Reference state files using /REFSTA

User: "Ushay"
Altair Community Member
Updated by Ushay

Hi,

I would like to create a reference geometry in undeformed state of a component, for which I could not find steps how to create it. Could anyone please give a reference or any example how to create it. Thanks in advance 

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    User: "Altair Forum User"
    Altair Employee
    Updated by Altair Forum User

    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.

     

     

     

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    User: "Ushay"
    Altair Community Member
    OP
    Updated by Ushay

    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.

    User: "Altair Forum User"
    Altair Employee
    Updated by Altair Forum User

    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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    User: "Ushay"
    Altair Community Member
    OP
    Updated by Ushay

    Hi George,

    Thank you so much. That was a great help.