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Import an aeroelastic finite element model with Nastran Bulk Data format.

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Aeroelasticity
Import an aeroelastic finite element model with Nastran Bulk Data format.
- Define Domain for CAERO1 Panel
  Use the Panel Mesh tool to select up to four locations to define the domain for the CAERO1 panel.
- Define Body Mesh (CAERO2)
  Use the Body Mesh tool to define the body type of aerospace meshing called CAERO2.
- Define Engine Mesh (CAERO1)
  Use the Engine Mesh tool to define the engine or missile modeling and meshing.
- Create Splines
  Use the Spline tool to define the coupling/interface between the structure model (through the SET1 entity) and the aero model (through the AELIST entity), respectively called structure and aero surfaces.
- Define Control Surfaces
  Use the Control Surface tool to define controlling surfaces and required data.
- Define Monitor Definitions
  Use the Monitor Points tool to define the types of monitor definitions.
- Import and Plot Flutter Curves
  Use the Flutter Curve tool to process flutter data by cross-plotting selected result quantities from the flutter solution results.
- Aeroelasticity Browser
  Use the Aeroelasticity Browser to build a model for three of the aeroelasticity solution sequences for Nastran (MSC) users.
- Supported Solver Cards
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Aeroelasticity
Import an aeroelastic finite element model with Nastran Bulk Data format.

Aeroelasticity

Import an aeroelastic finite element model with Nastran Bulk Data format.

Restriction: OptiStruct and Nastran (MSC) are the solvers currently supported for the Aeroelasticity ribbon.

Define Domain for CAERO1 Panel
Use the Panel Mesh tool to select up to four locations to define the domain for the CAERO1 panel.
Define Body Mesh (CAERO2)
Use the Body Mesh tool to define the body type of aerospace meshing called CAERO2.
Define Engine Mesh (CAERO1)
Use the Engine Mesh tool to define the engine or missile modeling and meshing.
Create Splines
Use the Spline tool to define the coupling/interface between the structure model (through the SET1 entity) and the aero model (through the AELIST entity), respectively called structure and aero surfaces.
Define Control Surfaces
Use the Control Surface tool to define controlling surfaces and required data.
Define Monitor Definitions
Use the Monitor Points tool to define the types of monitor definitions.
Import and Plot Flutter Curves
Use the Flutter Curve tool to process flutter data by cross-plotting selected result quantities from the flutter solution results.
Aeroelasticity Browser
Use the Aeroelasticity Browser to build a model for three of the aeroelasticity solution sequences for Nastran (MSC) users.
Supported Solver Cards

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