Use a Text Editor to Convert Pre-Existing Input Files for Use with Helius PFA
Modify an existing Nastran input file to achieve compatibility with
Helius PFA
.
Topics in this section
Define a Helius PFA Composite Material
Use the MATPFA entry to define the composite material response.
Create a Layup Definition
Incorporate the materials into the composite layup definition.
Impose Temperature Changes
Review the requirements for analyses that involve temperature changes.
Nonlinear Solution Control Parameters
Modify the control parameters to work best with
Helius PFA
.
Parent topic:
User's Guide for Autodesk Nastran