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:
- Maximum file specification length is 256 characters.
- 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.
- 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.
- DATINFILE1 is defaulted to the current modal database if not specified.