Define the Material Properties

Create a new material by loading an aluminum alloy from the material library.

1. In the Model tree, right-click on Materials and choose New.
2. In the dialog, click on Select Material.
3. The Material DB dialog will become populated with the available libraries. Click on Load Database.
4. Browse to C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Nastran In-CAD 2018\Materials, and open the ADSK_Materials.nasmat file.
5. The material tree is populated with the available materials. Under the Steel category, select AISI Carbon Steel 304 and click OK.

   

6. Click OK to close the Material dialog box.