*SYMM: Symmetry Plane Definition for Adaptive Analysis

*SYMM

i1, r1

i2, r2

...

i1: i*4: normal to plane axis 1 for x, 2 for y, 3 for z

r1: r*8: coordinate of plane location

This option allows for the definition of symmetry planes in either moving-source DED or part scale LPBF analyses. For LPBF simulations, the STL file must already have been sectioned prior to importing for use in conjunction with the *SYMM card. The symmetry plane specified must align with the substrate. To override this requirement, use *SYM2.

Required Card: *ADAP