SUBMIT DYNA FROM INPUT DECK

 

This function submits the input file to LS-DYNA (the solver) and automatically starts up LS-DYNA .

 

1.       eta/DYNAFORM prompts the user to select the input file.  See Figure 3.8.1.

 

Figure 3.8.1 Select Input File

 

The user can select the DYNA file or select ALL FILES to list all files.  Double click the left mouse button on the desired file or select OK to continue.

 

2.       The SELECT MEMORY window appears.  See Figure 3.8.2.
The default memory is 64MB but a different memory can be given.
OK               LS-DYNA starts and begins to solve the selected input deck file.
BACK         Returns to the SELECT INPUT DECK FILE window.
CANCEL      Exits the function
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Figure 3.8.2 Select Memory

 

eta/DYNAFORM locates LS-DYNA by the given directory.  Refer to Section 8.1, ANALYSIS PARAMETERS, for more information.  If there is no location or the location of LS-DYNA is wrong, clicking OK on the SELECT MEMORY window will bring up the SELECT SOLVER window.  See Figure 3.8.3.

 

Figure 3.8.3 Select Solver

 

This option allows the user to locate the LS-DYNA solver.