*realizemasselementstosolvermasses

Creates nodal group solvermasses out of mass elements.

Syntax

*realizemasselementstosolvermasses mark_id

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify Command

Description

Creates nodal group solvermasses out of mass elements.

Currently used in solver conversion from OptiStruct/Nastran to LS-DYNA.

Inputs

mark_id
The ID of the mark of mass elements to convert. Valid values are 1 and 2.

Examples

Convert all mass elements in the model:

hm_createmark elems 1 "by config type" "0 1 1"
 * realizemasselementstosolvermasses 1

Errors

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:
if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}

Version History

2021