tdynwizard manual


Calculate

If all the previous steps have been successfully completed, the problem is ready to be calculated (solution process). This can be done by means of the Process window.

If necessary, you can previously edit Problem Data (PROBLEM, UNITS and SOLVER definitions).

Note that any change in the boundary condition or material assignment must be updated by regenerating the mesh.

Before starting the calculation process, save the problem. Then press the Start button to launch the calculation process.

Note that the calculation process may take a long time depending on the number of elements of the model and the characteristics of the machine.

The following commands are available in the Process window:

Start: Begins the process of the calculation. Once it is pressed, user can continue working with GiD as usually.

Kill: After selecting a running process, this button stops its execution.

Output view: After selecting a running process, this button opens a window that shows process related information such as iterations, convergence, etc.

Close: Closes the window but does not stop the running processes.

Figure 7 Process window commands

Information about the progress of the solution can be displayed by pressing the Output View button. It is also possible to draw a graph of the forces evolution on the body.

Note that you can also perform the commands using the standard buttons in the Tdyn Toolbar.



Calculate

Output View

Kill a process

Draw Forces on Bodies icons

The Calculate window with its commands can be opened through the Calculate>Calculate Window menu sequence.

When pressing the Start button in the Calculate Window, Tdyn will start the calculation process. This can also be done using the corresponding icon.

When the Tdyn calculation process is finished, the system displays the following message:

Process …-name-… started on …-date-… has finished.”

Note that the intermediate results can be shown at any moment of the process even if the calculations are not finished yet (by selecting Files>Postprocess).

If everything is correct, save the problem and press the Start button to launch the calculation process.

The Next button will take you to the post-processing part.