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This dialog box is used to define the Executive Control commands for your NASTRAN model.
Figure 18 – Executive Control Window |
-The NASTRAN type defines the type of NASTRAN code used in the analysis. At the moment, it is possible to use MI, MSC and NE NASTRAN.
-The IDis written as a title to the ID command.
-The Type of analysis defines which type of analysis will be run with NASTRAN. It is possible to select more than one analysis type at the same time, but only without any contradiction between them.
-The Time (min) option sets the maximum allowable CPU time for this analysis. If this number is very low, the analysis can prematurely terminate.
-The Diagnostics requests additional information to be generated or requests executive operations to be performed. (See NASTRAN manual for details.)
-Rigid Format approach combo box allows the user to select the Rigid Format approach or a user provided Direct Matrix Abstraction Program (DMAP). There are three possible formats:
-Displacement: Indicates one of the Displacement Approach rigid formats.
-Heat: Indicates one of the Heat Transfer Approach rigid formats. Not available in this version.
-Aero: Indicates one of the Aero-elastic Approach rigid formats. Not available in this version.