SPARSEMETHOD

Description	Type	Default
Specifies the VSS sparse direct solver matrix reordering method: HEAT - Used for one degree of freedom per node models such as in heat transfer solutions. SHELL - Used for six degree of freedom per node models such as in structural models with shell and line element types. SOLID - Used for three degree of freedom per node models such as in structural models with only solid elements. SOLVER - Directs the solver to determine the best reordering method based on the input stiffness matrix. AUTO - The program picks the best method based on the element types and solution selected in the model. Additional reordering options can be selected using the RESEQGRIDMETHOD directive.	HEAT/ SHELL/ SOLID/ SOLVER/ AUTO	AUTO

Description

Type

Default

Specifies the VSS sparse direct solver matrix reordering method:

HEAT - Used for one degree of freedom per node models such as in heat transfer solutions.
SHELL - Used for six degree of freedom per node models such as in structural models with shell and line element types.
SOLID - Used for three degree of freedom per node models such as in structural models with only solid elements.
SOLVER - Directs the solver to determine the best reordering method based on the input stiffness matrix.
AUTO - The program picks the best method based on the element types and solution selected in the model.

Additional reordering options can be selected using the RESEQGRIDMETHOD directive.

HEAT/

SHELL/

SOLID/

SOLVER/

AUTO