*INPU: Input Neutral File Name

*INPU

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a1: a80: name of input neutral file

This card specifies the name of the Patran® neutral file (mesh file) to be used in the analysis.

Note: This card can only be used for direct process simulation, not for powder bed processes.

Refinement (but not coarsening) of the neutral file mesh is possible using the *ADAP, *ADP1,*ADP2, *ADP3, or *ADPM cards.

Best Practices: This card is only needed if the user wishes to use a custom user-generated mesh. The card is not needed if the user wishes to auto generate a mesh using Local Simulation (recommended).