nastran manual


Post process

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.

Import FEMAP ASCII neutral file:

1-     Import the FEMAP ASCII file (***.neu) obtained from NE/NASTRAN.

File -> Import -> FEMAP file

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