DATINFILE1

Generic Data Input File Specification 1

Description:

Data input file specification used for Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC) analysis.

Format:

DATINFILE1 = [d:] [path] filename[.ext]

Example:

DATINFILE1 = c:\bulkhead\BULKHEAD.MDB

Remarks:

1. Maximum file specification length is 256 characters.
2. To specify an MS Excel compatible Comma Separated Variable file format, use a “.CSV” extension. To specify an Autodesk Nastran compatible Modal Database file format, use a “.MDB” extension.
3. DATINFILE1 can also be used to reference a DMIG matrix already included in the Model Input File by setting it equal to the DMIG name.
4. DATINFILE1 is defaulted to the current modal database if not specified.