SUBMIT DYNA FROM INPUT DECK

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

 

1.       eta/DYNAFORM prompts the user to select the input file from the window as illustrated in Figure 3.8.1.

 

Figure 3.8.1 Select Input File window

 

The user can select the LSDYNA file or toggle on ALL FILES checkbox to list all files in the folder.  Then, double click the left mouse button on the desired file or hit OK button to continue.

 

2.       The SUBMIT DYNA dialog window, as illustrated in Figure 3.8.2 appears. The dialog window enables user to specify the memory and type of LS- DYNA solver, either Single or Double precision. The default memory is set as 256MB.  User can assign different memory value according to model size.

 

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.

Figure 3.8.2 Select Memory dialog window

 

eta/DYNAFORM locates LS-DYNA by the given directory.  Refer to Section 13.1, ANALYSIS PARAMETERS, for detailed information.  If no solver or incorrect solver is assigned, the SELECT SOLVER window, as shown in Figure 3.8.3, will pop up after hitting Ok button from the Submit DYNA dialog window.

 

This function allows the user to assign the LS-DYNA solvers, as well as MSTEP solver.

 

Figure 3.8.3 Select Solver window