Nastran-Interface 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 21 – 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.