nastran manual
To see results of NASTRAN in the GiD post processing, the interface includes an importing tool for punch files (.pch) of NASTRAN. For information about obtaining a punch file (.pch), see Output Data menu of Case Control (output device statement).
To import a punch file of NASTRAN, do this:
1- Go to the post process: Click this icon
of the toolbar
2- Click: Files->Import ->Import PUNCH or
Files->Import ->Import PUNCH (Smooth) and results for shell elements will be smoothed.
Figure 23 – Import PUNCH |
3- Search your punch file of your model.
Note: The Import PUNCH only appears in the Import menu if NASTRAN problem type is loaded.
For more information about post process of GiD see GiD manual.
1- Import the FEMAP ASCII file (***.neu) obtained from NE/NASTRAN.
Appears a window to select the *.neu file located in NASTRAN results folder.
After importing process is finished close the window.
Note: To obtain a FEMAP ASCII file in NE/NASTRAN go to NASTRAN editor:
Setup -> Default Analysis Options
Selects RSLTFILETYPE and set to FEMAP ASCII in Output Control Directives