Open the Model

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The modal analysis results of the structure are required to perform a random vibration analysis.

  1. Click Open on the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT). The Open dialog box displays.
    • Navigate to your tutorial models folder.
    • Select the Autodesk Simulation Archive (*.ach) option in the Autodesk Simulation Files section of the Files of type drop-down list.
  2. Select the file, Truss Tower Modal Results.ach, and click Open.
    • Select the directory where you want the file to be extracted.
    • Click OK. The model opens in the FEA Editor environment as shown below.

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