Autodesk Nastran Model Tree

The Autodesk Nastran Model Tree gives a convenient outline view of the various finite element model entities created.

The top level tree items are as follows:

• Part (Part / Assembly name)
  • Analysis (Analysis name)
    • Units (Unit system)
    • Nodes
    • Elements
  • Part/Assembly (CAD details)
  • Idealizations
  • Mesh Model
  • Subcases
    • Loads
    • Constraints
    • Results
• Model Tree
  • Materials
  • Idealizations
    • Solids
    • Shells
    • Beams
    • Concentrated Masses
  • Composites Layups
    • Laminates
    • Global Plies
  • Constraints
  • Loads
  • Connectors
  • Dampings
  • Tables
  • Surface Contacts
  • Plot Templates
  • Groups
• Parameters
• Coordinate Systems

By default the Model level tree items and Coordinate Systems will be in collapse mode.

The following pages describe each of the tree items and its contents.