HyperWorks Desktop

2021.2

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HyperWorks Desktop Reference Guides
Overview of external readers and the Altair Binary Format, the generic ASCII reader, running HyperWorks in batch mode, using Tcl/Tk commands, translators, and result math.
HyperWorks Desktop
HyperWorks Record and Playback
Record playback workflows in HyperView.
HWC Commands
explode
Explode a model or selected components for improved visualization.

What's New
Get Started
Tutorials
Startup Procedures and Customizations
Manage Files and Data
Display Controls
Session Navigation
Publish Sessions
Parameterize Report Templates
Workflow Automation
HyperWorks Collaboration Tools
HyperWorks Desktop Reference Guides

2021.2

HyperWorks Desktop

What's New
View new features for HyperWorks Desktop 2021.2.
Get Started
Learn the basics and discover the workspace.
Tutorials
Discover HyperWorks Desktop functionality with interactive tutorials.
Startup Procedures and Customizations
Start HyperWorks Desktop and configure the applications.
Manage Files and Data
Create, open, import, and save models.
Display Controls
Control the view and display of your model in the modeling window.
Session Navigation
Use the Session Browser to view the current session and all the pages and windows it contains in a hierarchical display.
Publish Sessions
Publish your HyperWorks Desktop session to HTML, PowerPoint, or Report files.
Parameterize Report Templates
Use the Parameters Browser to parameterize the contents of a session file or report template and automate a variety of analysis processes.
Workflow Automation
Automate common workflows using the Process Manager or Automate tool.
HyperWorks Collaboration Tools
Explore, organize and manage your personal data, collaborate in teams, and connect to other data sources, such as corporate PLM systems to access CAD data or publish simulation data.
HyperWorks Desktop Reference Guides
Overview of external readers and the Altair Binary Format, the generic ASCII reader, running HyperWorks in batch mode, using Tcl/Tk commands, translators, and result math.
- Extensions
  Extensions are programs integrated with HyperWorks to enhance or extend the user experience.
- HyperWorks Desktop
  - External Readers and Altair Binary Format
    Altair Binary Format (ABF) is the standard binary format read by the program. A library called abflib allows you to create files in ABF.
  - Generic ASCII Reader
    A generic ASCII reader is now available which allows you to bring custom results directly into HyperView. The Altair ASCII format is useful for reading the results of any in-house or propriety codes which are saved in a generic format.
  - Batch Mode
    Batch mode allows you perform a series of operations outside the program interface.
  - External Resources
    External resources can be registered in preference files, session files, or Templex files. If an external resource is registered in a program session, it is automatically registered in the session file when the session is saved.
  - Tcl/Tk Commands
    The HyperWorks Desktop scripting interface is a set of Tcl/Tk commands that follow a simple and consistent syntax.
  - Translators
    Translators are utilities that are run from the command line of the operating system to convert various types of files into different formats.
  - Result Math
    XML commands in the Result Math Module.
  - HyperWorks Record and Playback
    Record playback workflows in HyperView.
    - Introduction
    - Work with the HWC Console
    - Interactive Help/Intellisense
    - HWC Console Command Syntax
    - Record Views
    - Command Files
    - Execute HWC Files
    - HWC and Tcl
    - Error Messages
    - HWC Commands
      - animate
        Animation controls.
      - annotation
        Annotation controls.
      - attribute
        Set entity attributes.
      - color
        Set the entity's color.
      - config
        Configuration options.
      - delete
        Delete content from the application.
      - explode
        Explode a model or selected components for improved visualization.
        
        autofit
        Turn Auto fit on or off.
        
        create
        Create a new explosion.
        
        delete
        Deletes an explosion.
        
        <label>
        Edit explosion properties.
        
        makecurrent
        Makes the currently selected explosion active and displays it in the modeling window.
        
        rename
        Rename an explosion.
      - hide
        Hides all or a subset of entity types in the model.
      - hwd
        HyperWorks Desktop commands.
      - mark
        Marks entities on the active model.
      - open
        Open files.
      - report
        Report commands.
      - result - Upfront Data Loader
        Result loading.
      - result - Classic
        Result loading.
      - save
        Save session content.
      - scale
        Specify parameters for deformation display.
      - section
        Section cut.
      - show
        Shows all or a subset of entity types in the model.
      - sset
        Modify entities in a selection set.
      - system
        Define a coordinate system.
      - tracking system
        Tracking system commands.
      - tracing
        Use tracing commands to trace system, component, and node entities during animation.
      - view
        View manipulation.
      - xy
        Perform actions on XY plot files.
- HyperWorks Report
- HyperMesh
- MotionView
- Templex and Math Reference Guide
- Script and Model Library
  The Script and Model Library is a database of freely accessible scripts and models posted by users and Altair engineers.

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HyperWorks Desktop

2021.2

Home
HyperWorks Desktop Reference Guides
Overview of external readers and the Altair Binary Format, the generic ASCII reader, running HyperWorks in batch mode, using Tcl/Tk commands, translators, and result math.
HyperWorks Desktop
HyperWorks Record and Playback
Record playback workflows in HyperView.
HWC Commands
explode
Explode a model or selected components for improved visualization.

What's New
Get Started
Tutorials
Startup Procedures and Customizations
Manage Files and Data
Display Controls
Session Navigation
Publish Sessions
Parameterize Report Templates
Workflow Automation
HyperWorks Collaboration Tools
HyperWorks Desktop Reference Guides

explode

Explode a model or selected components for improved visualization.

Syntax

explode entity argument ?argument?

explode autofit
Turn Auto fit on or off.
explode create
Create a new explosion.
explode delete
Deletes an explosion.
explode <label>
Edit explosion properties.
explode makecurrent
Makes the currently selected explosion active and displays it in the modeling window.
explode rename
Rename an explosion.

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