ABAQUS Keywords in ANSA

How to define ABAQUS keywords in ANSA
BETA CAE Systems S.A.
ANSA v13.x
ANSA v14.x.x
GENERAL REMARKS
1. How to determine parameters of keywords specified with names.
Generally in ANSA, the names of such parameters can be specified through the Name field of all cards that
the names have meaning.
For instance, the contents of the NAME parameter
of *AMPLITUDE keyword can be specified
through the Name field as shown in the figure at
the left side.
Then, the line that is written during output (in the *.inp file) is:
*AMPLITUDE, NAME=TIME_MAGNITUDE, DEFINITION=TABULAR, SMOOTH=.25,
VALUE=RELATIVE, TIME=STEP TIME
.0, .0, 1, 1.
In case the IDs of all entities need to be stored in

the output file, activate the Preserve Ids in
Names flag of ABAQUS Output Parameters
window during output. The general format of the
name in such a case will be: NAME= (default
prefix)(ID);(name).
The prefixes of the keywords that ANSA supports are listed in ANSA.defaults file:
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ABAQUS names' prefix library

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AMPLITUDE = A
BASE MOTION = BM
BEAM_SECTION = P
COHESIVE_SECTION = P
CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR = M
CONNECTOR_DERIVED_COMPONENT = D
CONNECTOR_DERIVED_COMPONENT(MatDB) = D
CONNECTOR_SECTION = P
CONTACT_CLEARANCE = CL
CONTACT_PAIR = T
CONTINUUM_SHELL_SECTION = P
COUPLING = C
CUTTING_SURFACE = C
DASHPOT_PROP = P
FASTENER_PROPERTY = P
FILTER = F
FLUID BEHAVIOR = M
FLUID CAVITY = FC
FLUID EXCHANGE = FE
FLUID EXCHANGE ACTIVATION =
FLUID EXCHANGE PROPERTY = FEP
FLUID INFLATOR = FI
FLUID INFLATOR PROPERTY = FEP
GAP_PROP = P
GASKET BEHAVIOR = M
GASKET_SECTION = P
HEATCAP_PROP = P
INTERACTION_OUTPUT = I
JOINT_PROP = P
LOAD CASE =
MATERIAL = M
ORIENTATION_2VEC = O
ORIENTATION_C = O
ORIENTATION_NODES_C = O
ORIENTATION_NODES_DYN = O
ORIENTATION_NODES_R = O
ORIENTATION_NODES_S = O
ORIENTATION_OFFSET_TO_NODES = O
ORIENTATION_R = O
ORIENTATION_S = O
PC3D_SECTION = P
SECTION_CONTROL = C
SET =
SHELL_SECTION = P
SOLID_SECTION = P
SPRING_PROP = P
STEP =
SUBCYCLING = S
SUBSTRUCTURE_PROPERTY = P
SURFACE = S
SURFACE_INTERACTION = I
SURFACE_PROPERTY = SP
SURFACE_SECTION = P
TRANSFORM = T
TRUSS_PROP = P
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Thus for the above example, the NAME of *AMPLITUDE will have the following format during output:
*AMPLITUDE, NAME=A1;TIME_MAGNITUDE, DEFINITION=TABULAR, SMOOTH=.25,
.0, .0, 1., 1.
The user is able to give own prefixes by un-commenting the desired Abaqus.NamePrefixes (remove the #
symbol at the start of the line) and typing the name after the equal symbol of each Abaqus.NamePrefix (up to
four characters can be specified). For example:
# ABAQUS names' prefix library
# Leave lines in comments, for ANSA to assign default prefixes.
Abaqus.NamePrefix AMPLITUDE = TIMG.
In this case, the name of NAME parameter will have the following format during output (have in mind that
Preserve Ids in Names flag of ABAQUS Output Parameters window should be active):
*AMPLITUDE, NAME=TIMG1;TIME_MAGNITUDE, DEFINITION=TABULAR, SMOOTH=.25,
.0, .0, 1., 1.
In case the assignment of prefixes is unwanted for some entities, un-comment corresponding variables and leave
them blank.
For example:
# ABAQUS names' prefix library
# Leave lines in comments, for ANSA to assign default prefixes.
Abaqus.NamePrefix AMPLITUDE =
Abaqus.NamePrefix BEAM_SECTION =
In this case the result during output would be:
*AMPLITUDE, NAME=(just the name specified in the card)
*BEAM SECTION, ELSET=(just the name specified in the beam section card).
NOTES:
ANSA should be reopened so as to read any changes in ANSA.defaults file.
Prefixes can be defined in more than one ANSA.defaults file ( ANSA_HOME, HOME or Current directory). In
order to avoid overwriting prefixes the user can un-comment the Abaqus.NamePrefix Lock_current_state =
true line (just after the prefixes definitions). This way ANSA will not alter already read prefixes in case other
prefixes will be read from other ANSA.defaults file(s).
The status of 'Preserve Ids in Names' flag of ABAQUS Output Parameters window (File>Output>ABAQUS)
can be controlled by the folllowing line of ANSA.defaults file:
Abaqus.Preserve IDs in Names = YES
ANSA v14.x.x
2. Defining non-linear material properties (as a function of temperature) in tabular forms.

The non-linear material properties can be defined in almost the same way for all material properties inside
ANSA. The steps that should be followed are:
2.1 Set DEP_DENS' pull down menu of the material
property to YES. For example, next to the keyword
*DENSITY set the option DEP_DENS to YES as
shown in the figure on the right.
2.2 Press the ? key in DATA TABLE DENS field
that appears.
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2.3 Create a new table by pressing the corresponding

button (New>DATA TABLE) in the DATA
TABLE HELP card that opens.
Name
2.4 Specify the values in i-columns and j-rows (as many

as needed) and press OK to declare the definition.
For the DEP_DENS option two columns are
needed. The values in the first column are
considered as density values and in the second
column temperature values.
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2.5 Double click on the entry (highlighted on the right)

to set it's ID in DATA TABLE DENS field of the
MATERIAL card as shown below.
NOTES:
Each row implies one data line during output.
The values of each property are specified in each column. Temperature values are always specified in the last
column of the table.
3. Fix operations for pyramid elements created inside ANSA.

The volume meshing can be implemented by using
any function (mainly any algorithm of MESHV)
located in VOLUMEs group of MESH menu. In
many cases, when quads exist in the surface mesh
of the volume, pyramid elements are automatically
generated during volume meshing. The created
pyramids can be fixed either by using
CHECK>PYARAMIDS function (ABAQUS deck)
or by activating the Split Pyramid in Tetras flag
during output (ABAQUS Output Parameters
window).
ANSA v14.x.x
3.1 The PYRAMIDS check.
By
activating
this
function
(MENUBAR>Tools>Checks>MESH) all detected Select Fix option in the right click pull down menu, to split
pyramid elements in the visible model appear as pyramids into tetras.
errors (coloured in red) in the Checks list that
opens.
The result is displayed on the screen.
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3.2 The Split Pyramid in Tetras flag.

By activating this flag the pyramids, which are
identified according to the mode of the Output
(All/Model/Visible) are automatically split into
tetras during output.
A respective warning message is also reported in
the Ansa Info window stating whether pyramids
were detected in the model during output.
The result is presented in the current input file
(*.inp).
4. Usage of ANSA tooltips, function finder for any ABAQUS keyword and subsequent parameters
identification and definition of keywords through Database browser.
4.1 Tooltips
The tooltips provide valuable information on the
usage of the fields and menus inside a card. When
holding the mouse cursor over a field or menu, a
tooltip with detailed information appears. The
information is written in the same manner as in
ABAQUS keywords reference manual. For instance
the card in the figure on the right shows all parameters
concerning the *BOUNDARY keyword and the
tooltip that appears when holding the mouse cursor
over the OP menu.
ANSA v14.x.x
4.2 Search Engine

The ANSA Search Engine has similar functionality to
web search engines. It provides easy search and
access to ANSA functions and model data. For each
of the following supported keywords, the search
engine returns all possible ways the user can follow to
create it. The search engine can be very useful to users
that are unfamiliar with the ANSA interface, as it can
be used to directly activate a function. All available
functions related to the text in the search field are
listed as the user types. The highlighted function can
be run directly simply by pressing the enter key. The
rest of the functions can be accessed either by a single
mouse click or by using the up and down arrows and
enter.
4.3 New keywords through Database browser

To create a new keyword right click the empty space
of Database window and use New > any listed
category as shown.
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5. Orientation of Surfaces
All orientable elements (e.g. Shell, Gasket, Continuum Shell, etc) and the respective Properties contained
in SETs, can be given a particular Orientation (SPOS / SNEG). This is a characteristic of the Set and can be
assigned per contained entity, i.e a Shell property defined as Oriented= SPOS in one Set can be
Oriented=SNEG in a different Set. Also two Properties in a Set can have different Orientation.
The orientation of the exported surface, based on the Set (Output as surface), is specified either by the
ORIENTATION type or by the Entity's Orientation that is now available.
In order to define the orientation on a set's contained entity:
- Open the SET management window and click on
Set's contents for which Orientation needs to be
specified.
- The Database Browser List with these entities (e.g.

Properties) appears with the Column Oriented.
This appears as an option within the Entity's card as
well. However, the field/column becomes available
only through the Set management.
- Using Quick Modify you can change the field
directly in the list.
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- The Entities assigned orientation are listed under

the ORIENTED section.
6. Single and Double precision output.

The precision of real numbers stored in the output file is controlled by the ANSA.defaults flag:
Abaqus.Single Precision Output, which is by default set to unchecked. If single precision output is requested
the flag should be checked. To access this flag use MENUBAR>Windows>Settings (or press Ctrl+I), browse
to Settings>ANSA defaults category on the left and go to OUTPUT PARAMETERS>Abaqus
Parameters>Abaqus.Single Precision Output on the right.
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Keyword
Created by
*ACOUSTIC MEDIUM
MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching *ACOUSTIC MEDIUM

to YES.
Typing 'acoustic' in Search Engine line, selecting MATERIAL and switching *ACOUSTIC
MEDIUM to YES.
Remarks
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field to define the
corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in the
above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' column. The number of these
columns (var(i)) determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of MATERIAL [MATERIAL] card) so as the
specific *ACOUSTIC MEDIUM option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*AMPLITUDE
AUXILIARIES>AMPLTD>NEW.
Pressing the ? key in AMP, AMPLITUDE and FILM AMPL fields of any BOUNDARY,
LOAD and TEMPERATURE card. Then, AMPLITUDE card opens and any amplitude can
be defined by clicking the NEW button.
Typing 'amplitude' in Search Engine line, selecting AMPLITUDE and then New button.
Remarks
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field (behind the 'ID' field) of
AMPLITUDE card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME
parameter.
The INPUT parameter is not supported. However, there is an alternative to read data from a file by
clicking the 'Read' button through AMPLITUDE card and choosing the particular file from the
Open window.
The SCALEX, SCALEY, SHIFTX and SHIFTY parameters are exported only if 'Output Format'
menu is switched to 6.7 and later during output.
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*AXIAL
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>BEAM, switching TYPE_ to GENERAL

SECTION, SECTION to NONLINEAR GENERAL and setting *AXIAL to YES.
Typing 'axial' in Search Engine line, selecting BEAM_SECTION, switching TYPE_ to GENERAL
SECTION, SECTION to NONLINEAR GENERAL and setting *AXIAL to YES.
Remarks
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM SECTION] card) so as the specific *AXIAL option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Switch 'AX behavior' to ELASTIC and 'AX variation' to LINEAR to define the corresponding
options.
All the properties (stiffness, axial force, strain etc.) are given in a tabular form through AX D.
TABLE field (Press the ? key in AX D. TABLE field to define the corresponding table, if
LINEAR option is specified the above field appears by setting AX DEP option to YES).
DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in the above manner contains
other columns after the 'Temperature' column. The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the
number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.
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Keyword
Created by
*BASE MOTION
BOUNDARY>BASE MOTION>Node.
BOUNDARY>BASE MOTION>Boundary.
BOUNDARY>BASE MOTION>Set.
AUXILIARIES>GEB>GEB_BC>New
Typing 'base' in Search Engine line and selecting one of the options BASE MOTION: Node, BASE
MOTION: Boundary and BASE MOTION: Set.
Remarks
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE, BASE NAME
parameters as well as the node set names.
When *BASE MOTION is defined with Node option a *BOUNDARY is created for each node
respectively. The *BOUNDARYs are placed to a *FREQUENCY step while *BASE MOTION to
a *STEADY STATE DYNAMICS automatically.
If 'Boundary' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is
active, all *BOUNDARY options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
See also on-line help of GEB_BC for more details about this entity.
Keyword
Created by
*BEAM GENERAL SECTION
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>BEAM_SECTION and switching to

GENERAL SECTION TYPE_ through the BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM
SECTION] card.
Typing 'beam section' in Search Engine line, selecting the BEAM_SECTION option and switching
TYPE_ to GENERAL SECTION through the BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM
SECTION] card.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of BEAM SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
determine the name of ELSET parameter.
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The sectoral moment G0 and warping constant Gw are available only when B31OS or B310SH
element types are chosen from BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION]
card.
[BEAM SECTION] card) so as the specific *BEAM GENERAL SECTION option to be written
to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*BEAM SECTION
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>BEAM and switching to SECTION TYPE_

through the BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION] card.
Typing 'beam section' in Search Engine line, selecting the BASE_MOTION option and switching
to GENERAL SECTION TYPE_ through the BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM
SECTION] card.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of BEAM SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
determine the name of ELSET and MATERIAL parameters.
[BEAM SECTION] card) so as the specific *BEAM SECTION option to be written to the output
file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*BIAXIAL TEST DATA
Follow the steps below to define this keyword:

1. Use MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL.
2. a) Switch to HYPERELASTIC Elasticity (MATERIAL [MATERIAL] card) and set
*HYPERELASTIC option to YES.
b) Switch to HYPERFOAM Elasticity' and set '*HYPERFOAM option to YES.
c) Switch to HYPERFOAM or HYPERELASTIC Elasticity, set *HYPERFOAM or
*HYPERELASTIC options to YES and then *MULLINS EFFECT=YES.
3. Set TEST DATA option to YES.
4. Set *BIAXIAL option to YES.
5. Press ? key in the respective TEST DATA BIAXIAL field for a tabular definition of the
stress-strain data.
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Typing 'biaxial' in Search Engine line, selecting the MATERIAL option and following the previous
2-5 steps.
Remarks
Each row of the specified data table implies one data line during output.
specific *BIAXIAL TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
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*BLOCKAGE

1.
Use AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>SURFACE INTERACTION>NEW to create a new

surface interaction.
2.
Set to YES the *BLOCKAGE option.
3.
Press
OK
in
SURFACE
INTERACTION/CONTACT
[SURFACE_INTERACTION] card to declare the definition.
PROPERTIES
Typing 'blockage' in Search Engine line, selecting the SURFACE_INTERACTION option and
following the previous steps 2-3.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*BOUNDARY
BOUNDARY>BOUNDARY>Node.
BOUNDARY>BOUNDARY>Set.
AUXILIARIES>C.PLANE>List>Cut Model
AUXILIARIES>PRTENS>Assistant
Typing 'boundary' in Search Engine line and selecting one of the options
ABAQUS>BOUNDARY>Nodes,
ABAQUS>BOUNDARY>Set,
ABAQUS>CUTTING
PLANE>List, ABAQUS>AUXILIARIES>PRTENS>Assistant and ABAQUS>GEB_BC.
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Remarks
ANSA v14.x.x
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of BOUNDARY parameter as well as
the node set names.
If 'Boundary' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is
active, all *BOUNDARY options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
Up to 16 degrees of freedom are supported. The DOFs are specified in DOF field of
*BOUNDARY [BOUNDARY] card. The values should be given in format 123456789 for up to
9 dof and separated by comma when greater than 9 is needed e.g. 1,2,3,11.
Refer to section 20.11 The CUT MODEL tool of ansa_v14.x.x_users_guide.pdf for more details
about Cut Model tool.
Keyword
Created by
*BRITTLE CRACKING
MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to BRITTLE

CRACKING and then *BRITTLE CRACKING to YES (the stress-strain-temperature data lines are
defined in a tabular form).
Typing 'brittle' in Search Engine line, selecting MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to BRITTLE
CRACKING and then *BRITTLE CRACKING to YES (the stress-strain-temperature data lines are
defined in a tabular form).
Remarks
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_BRICR parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE BRICR field to define the
Since the above keyword is valid only for a Abaqus/Explicit analysis the 'Abaqus/Explicit output'
flag of Other Options section of Miscellaneous tab should be activated during output (ABAQUS
Output Parameters window). If *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS is selected from STEP card
(AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) then the above flag is automatically activated.
specific *BRITTLE CRACKING option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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*BRITTLE FAILURE

CRACKING, then *BRITTLE CRACKING to YES and finally *BRITTLE FAILURE to YES.
CRACKING, then *BRITTLE CRACKING to YES and finally *BRITTLE FAILURE to YES.
Remarks
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_BRIFL parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE BRIFL field to define the
specific *BRITTLE FAILURE option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*BRITTLE SHEAR

CRACKING, then *BRITTLE CRACKING to YES and finally *BRITTLE SHEAR to YES.
CRACKING, then *BRITTLE CRACKING to YES and finally *BRITTLE SHEAR to YES.
Remarks
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_BRISH parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE BRISH field to define the
specific *BRITTLE SHEAR option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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Keyword
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*BUCKLE
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and selecting the *BUCKLE option into the ANALYSIS
TYPE= pull down menu of ANALYSIS parameters section.
Typing 'buckle' in Search Engine line, selecting STEP and selecting the *BUCKLE option into the
ANALYSIS TYPE= pull down menu of ANALYSIS parameters section.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Left-click on the Parameters button to choose the eigensolver type if desired.
*BULK VISCOSITY
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, pressing *BULK VISCOSITY button located in

ANALYSIS parameters section and typing values in B1 or/and B2 fields.
Typing 'bulk' in Search Engine line, selecting STEP, pressing *BULK VISCOSITY button
located in ANALYSIS parameters section and typing values in B1 or/and B2 fields.
Remarks
Switch 'ANAYSIS TYPE=' to DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT in order to make *BULK VISCOCITY

button active (the keyword is valid only in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis).
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Keyword
Created by
*CAPACITY
MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>FLUID BEHAVIOR and switching *CAPACITY to

YES.
Typing 'capacity' in Search Engine line, selecting FLUID BEHAVIOR and switching *CAPACITY
to YES.
Remarks
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of FLUID BEHAVIOR [FLUID BEHAVIOR]
card) so as the specific *CAPACITY option to be written to the output file (.inp).
introduced in the last column (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field to define the
Keyword
Created by
*CAST IRON COMPRESSION HARDENING
MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to CAST IRON

PLASTICITY, then *CAST IRON PLASTICITY to YES, *CAST IRON COMPRESSION
HARDENING to YES and typing '?' key in TEST DATA COMPR field to select an existing data
table or create a new one (the stress-strain-temperature data lines are defined in a tabular form).
Typing 'cast iron' in Search Engine line, selecting MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to CAST
IRON PLASTICITY, then *CAST IRON PLASTICITY to YES, *CAST IRON COMPRESSION
HARDENING to YES and typing '?' key in TEST DATA COMPR field to select an existing data
table or create a new one (the stress-strain-temperature data lines are defined in a tabular form).
Remarks
specific *CAST IRON COMPRESSION HARDENING option to be written to the output file
(.inp).
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Keyword
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*CAST IRON PLASTICITY

PLASTICITY and then *CAST IRON PLASTICITY to YES.
IRON PLASTICITY and then *CAST IRON PLASTICITY to YES.
Remarks
specific *CAST IRON PLASTICITY option to be written to the output file (.inp).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_CIPLA parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column (Press the ? key in TEST DATA CIPLA field to define the
Keyword
Created by
*CAST IRON TENSION-HARDENING

PLASTICITY, then *CAST IRON PLASTICITY to YES, *CAST IRON TENSION-HARDENING
to YES and typing '?' key in TEST DATA TENS field to select an existing data table or create a
new one (the stress-strain-temperature data lines are defined in a tabular form). DEPENDENCIES
parameter is supported if the data table defined in the above manner contains other columns after
the 'Temperature' column. The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the number of
DEPEDENCIES parameter.
IRON PLASTICITY, then *CAST IRON PLASTICITY to YES, *CAST IRON TENSIONHARDENING to YES and typing '?' key in TEST DATA TENS field to select an existing data table
or create a new one (the stress-strain-temperature data lines are defined in a tabular form).
Remarks
specific *CAST IRON TENSION- HARDENING option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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Keyword
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*CAVITY DEFINITION
Created by
By typing 'radiation cavity' in Search Engine line (ctrl+F) and activating RADIATION_CAVITY
function.
Remarks
Press '?' key to define surfaces through SETS HELP card. Up to eight surfaces are supported when
creating cavity definitions inside ANSA. However if an input file contains more than eight surfaces
they are read normally.
Switch 'SET PROPERTY' option of CAVITY DEFINITION card to YES and press '?' key in
'PROP(i)' fields to create a new one through SURFACE_PROPERTY_HELP card so as to define
the surface property name.
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of surface and surface property names.
Keyword
Created by
*CENTROID
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>BEAM and setting *CENTROID option to

YES, having selected the GENERAL SECTION TYPE and GENERAL SECTION (BEAM
SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION] card).
Typing 'centroid' in Search Engine line, selecting BEAM_SECTION and setting *CENTROID
option to YES, having selected the GENERAL SECTION TYPE and GENERAL SECTION
(BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION] card).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*CFLUX
LOADs>CFLUX>Nodes.
LOADs>CFLUX>Set.
Typing 'cflux' in Search Engine line and selecting one of the options CFLUX:Nodes, CFLUX:Set
and GEB_BC.
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See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter as well as
the node set names.
Up to 13 degrees of freedom may be specified.
If 'Cflux' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is active,
all *CFLUX options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*CHANGE FRICTION
AUXILIARIES>FRICTION>CHANGE FRICTION>NEW.
Typing 'change' in Search Engine line and selecting CHANGE FRICTION option.
Remarks
Press '?' key in ELSET field to define element set through SET HELP card and the interaction
through INTERACTION field.
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of elset and interaction names.
Keyword
Created by
*CLEARANCE
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>List>NEW>CONTACT, and setting the *CLEARANCE

option to YES (provided SMALL SLIDING=YES) while CONTACT PAIR TYPE has been
selected (*CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT PAIR] card).
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>FLANGES and activate 'Update Clearance' flag (the value of
clearance is filled automatically with the distance of the surfaces of the current contact).
Typing 'clearance' in Search Engine line, selecting either CONTACT_PAIR:CONTACT option and
setting the *CLEARANCE option to YES (provided SMALL SLIDING=YES) while CONTACT
PAIR TYPE has been selected (*CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT PAIR] card) or
CONTACT_PAIR: Flanges option and activating 'Update Clearance' flag (the value of clearance is
filled automatically with the distance of the surfaces of the current contact).
Remarks
Set 'by' menu to VALUE or TABULAR to define VALUE and TABULAR parameters respectively.
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In addition if by=TABULAR press CLEARANCE TABULAR DATA button (located at bottom of

*CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT PAIR] card) to define the relative parameters
accordingly. Specifically set BOLT to YES to define BOLT parameter, set either 'by' to NODE to
pick a node from screen through NODE field or to SET to select a node set through SET field and
click Insert button to declare the definition (repeat the action to define data lines for different node
or node set).
INPUT parameter is supported only during input.
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of SLAVE and MASTER parameters.
Keyword
Created by
*CLOAD
LOADs>CLOAD>Node.
LOADs>CLOAD>Set.
LOADs>CLOAD>Dstr.
AUXILIARIES>PRTENS>Assistant
Typing 'cload' in Search Engine line and selecting one of the options CLOAD:Node, CLOAD:Set,
CLOAD:Dstr, GEB_BC and ABAQUS:PRE-TENSION_SECTION:Assistant.
Remarks
the node set names.
If 'Cload' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is active,
all *CLOAD options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*CO-SIMULATION
Using AUXILIARIES>COSIM>NEW, and defining the regions and steps for the implicit and
explicit area of the Co-Simulation analysis.
Typing 'cosim' in Search Engine Line, selecting COSIMULATOR option and defining the regions
and steps for at least one of the implicit and explicit areas of the Co-Simulation analysis.
Typing 'cosimulation' in Search Engine Line, selecting COSIMULATION option and completing
data in the *CO-SIMULATION / *CO-SIMULATION REGION [COSIMULATION] card.
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The *CO-SIMULATION and *CO-SIMULATION REGION keywords are created simultaneously

either by using the Cosimulator tool or by manually creating the *CO-SIMULATION REGION
keyword.
Only the ABAQUS/Standard ABAQUS/Explicit Co-Simulation analysis is currently suported.
This means that an implicit and an explicit step should be used in a co-simulation analysis.
Activate 'Abaqus Explicit output' flag during output (Miscelaneous tab of ABAQUS Output
Parameters window) in order to write the keyword for an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.
Keyword
Created by
*CO-SIMULATION CONTROLS
Typing 'cosimulation' in Search Engine Line, selecting COSIMULATION_CONTROLS option and
completing data in the *CO-SIMULATION CONTROLS [CO-SIMULATION_CONTROLS] card.
Remarks
The *CO-SIMULATION CONTROLS keyword in automatically created when using the Cosimulator tool.
The attributes of the *CO-SIMULATION CONTROLS can be defined through CONTROLS field
(press ? key and then the NEW>COSIMULATION_CONTROLS button in COSIMULATION
Help card).
Keyword
Created by
*CO-SIMULATION REGION
Typing 'cosimulation' in Search Engine Line, selecting COSIMULATION option and completing
data in the *CO-SIMULATION / *CO-SIMULATION REGION [COSIMULATION] card.
Remarks
The *CO-SIMULATION and *CO-SIMULATION REGION keywords are created simultaneously

either by using the Cosimulator tool or by manually creating the *CO-SIMULATION REGION
keyword.
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*COHESIVE BEHAVIOR
Follow the steps below:
Created by
1.
2.

Set the *COHESIVE BEHAVIOR option to YES.
3.
Press
OK
in
SURFACE
INTERACTION/CONTACT
PROPERTIES
Typing 'cohesive behavior' in Search Engine line, selecting the SURFACE_INTERACTION option
and following the previous 2-3 steps.
Remarks
Set DEP option to YES and press the ? key in D.TABLE field so as to specify the elastic
behaviour as a function of temperature. DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table
defined in the above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' column. The number of
these columns (var(i)) determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.
The keyword can be output provided that the 'Output Format' option is switched to 6.8 and later
(ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Keyword
Created by
*COHESIVE SECTION
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>COHESIVE_SECTION.
MENUBAR>Assembly>Connection Manager>REALIZE by selecting adhesive lines or/and faces,
switching to COHESIVE-CONTACT or RBE3-COHESIVE-RBE3 'Fe-Representation:' and
pressing F1 or '?' key in COHESIVE PID field in order to create a new cohesive section.
Typing 'cohesive section' in Search Engine line and selecting the COHESIVE_SECTION option.
Remarks
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of ELSET, MATERIAL, CONTROLS
and ORIENTATION parameters.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of COHESIVE SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[COHESIVE_SECTION] card) so as the specific *COHESIVE SECTION option to be written to
the output file (.inp).
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Keyword
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*COMBINED TEST DATA

2. Set *VISCOELASTIC option to YES, FREQ/TIME=TIME and TIME=CREEP TEST
DATA or RELAXATION TEST DATA.
3. Set *COMBINED option to YES.
4. Press ? key in the respective TEST DATA COMBINED field for a tabular definition of
the compliance or modulus-time data.
Typing 'combined' in Search Engine line, selecting the MATERIAL option and following the
previous 2-4 steps.
Remarks
Each row of the specified data table implies one data line during output
specific *COMBINED TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*CONDUCTIVITY
Using
MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL
*CONDUCTIVITY option to YES.
and
setting
the
Typing 'conductivity' in Search Engine line and selecting the MATERIAL option.
Remarks
Set DEP_CNDCT option to YES and press the ? key in DATA TABLE CNDCT field so as to
specify the thermal conductivity as a function of temperature. For TYPE=ISO a table with 2
columns, for TYPE = ORTHO a table with 4 columns and for TYPE=ANISO a table with 7
columns should be defined. DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in
the above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' column. The number of these
specific *CONDUCTIVITY option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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Keyword
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*CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR
MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR.
Typing 'connector behavior' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_BEHAVIOR
option.
Remarks
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR [CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR option to be written to the
output file (.inp). In order to avoid the above, activate either the 'set default' or 'set default for
prop=CONNECTOR_SECTION' options of an already existing CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR in
MATDB. Then when creating a new CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR or a CONNECTOR SECTION
respectively, this will take the properties of the CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR in MATDB and the
DEFINED=YES automatically.
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR
[CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the
name of NAME parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*CONNECTOR CONSTITUVE REFERENCE
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR
the*CONSTITUTIVE REFERENCE option to YES.
BEHAVIOR
and
setting
AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_CONSTITUVE_REFERENCE.
Typing 'connector constitutive reference' in Search
CONNECTOR_CONSTITUTIVE_REFERENCE option.
Remarks
Engine
line
and
selecting
the
The reference lengths and angles can be defined through CNRF>data field (press ? key and then
the NEW button in CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR card to specify the corresponding fields of the
lengths and angles).
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR CONSTITUTIVE REFERENCE option to
be written to the output file (.inp).
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Keyword
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*CONNECTOR DAMAGE EVOLUTION
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting to YES

the *DAMAGE INITIATION option.
AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_DAMAGE_ INITIATION or
CONNECTOR_DAMAGE_ INITIATION_COMP.
Typing 'connector damage' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_DAMAGE_
INITIATION or CONNECTOR_DAMAGE_ INITIATION_COMP option.
Remarks
The attributes of the *CONNECTOR DAMAGE EVOLUTION can be defined through DI>data
field (press ? key and then the NEW button in CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE card).
if DI>comp=YES then activate one of the COMP of *DAMAGE INITIATION to define
*DAMAGE EVOLUTION (*CONNECTOR DAMAGE INITIATION card).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_DE parameter is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column in each selected TYPE and SOFTENING respectively (Press the
? key in DATA TABLE DE field to define the corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR DAMAGE EVOLUTION option to be
written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*CONNECTOR DAMAGE INITIATION

the *DAMAGE INITIATION option.
AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_DAMAGE_ INITIATION or
CONNECTOR_DAMAGE_ INITIATION_COMP.
Typing 'connector damage' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_DAMAGE_
INITIATION or CONNECTOR_DAMAGE_ INITIATION_COMP option.
Remarks
Switch the DI>comp option to YES or NO to include or exclude the COMPONENT parameter.
The attributes of the *CONNECTOR DAMAGE INITIATION can be defined through DI>data
field (press ? key and then the NEW button in CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE card).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_DI parameter is set to YES. They are
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introduced in the last column in each selected CRITERION respectively (Press the '?' key in
DATA TABLE DI field to define the corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is
supported if the data table defined in the above manner contains other columns after the
'Temperature' column. The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the number of
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR DAMAGE INITIATION option to be
Keyword
Created by
*CONNECTOR DAMPING

the *DAMPING option.
AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_DAMPING.
Typing 'connector damping' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_DAMPING
option.
Remarks
The attributes of the *CONNECTOR DAMPING can be defined through D>data field (press ?
key and then the NEW button in CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE card).
introduced in the last column in each case (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field to define the
corresponding table). If the 21 damping constants are specified as a function of temperature, the
values should be given in a table with 22-columns. DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the
data table defined in the above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' column. The
number of these columns (var(i)) determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR DAMPING option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
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Keyword
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*CONNECTOR DERIVED COMPONENT
AUXILIARIES>DRV COMP>NEW.
Created by
Following the steps below:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Use MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and set the

*DAMAGE INITIATION option to YES.
Press the ? key in DI>data field (having DI>comp=NO) and then the NEW button in
CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE card.
Press the ? key in *POTENTIAL field and then the NEW button in CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE card
Switch one of the six Comp/Drv options to DRV.COMP. and then press the ? key in
drv.comp. field.
Press the NEW button in CONNECTOR DERIVED COMPONENT HELP card.
Follow the same procedure for *DAMAGE EVOLUTION, *FRICTION and *PLASTICITY
options as well.
Typing
'connector
derived'
in
Search
Engine
line
and
selecting
the
CONNECTOR_DERIVED_COMPONENT or CONNECTOR POTENTIAL (following the
previous 4-5 steps) options.
Remarks
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of CONNECTOR DERIVED
COMPONENT [CONNECTOR_DERIVED_COMPONENT] card. See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME parameter.
above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' column. The number of these columns
(var(i)) determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR DERIVED COMPONENT option to be
OPERATOR=MACAULEY SUM is exported only if 'Output Format' menu is switched to 6.7 and
later during output.
Keyword
Created by
*CONNECTOR ELASTICITY

the *ELASTICITY option.
AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_ELASTICITY.
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Typing 'connector elasticity' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_ELASTICITY
option.
Remarks
The attributes of the *CONNECTOR ELASTICITY can be defined through EL>data field (press
? key and then the NEW button in CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE card).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP parameter is set to YES. They are introduced
in the last column in each case (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field to define the
corresponding table). If the 21 elasticity constants are specified as a function of temperature, the
values should be given in a table with 22-columns. DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR ELASTICITY option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*CONNECTOR FAILURE

the*FAILURE option.
AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_FAILURE.
Typing 'connector failurey' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_FAILURE
option.
Remarks
The attributes of the *CONNECTOR FAILURE can be defined through F>data field (press ?
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR FAILURE option to be written to the output
file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*CONNECTOR FRICTION

the *FRICTION option.
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AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_FRICTION or
CONNECTOR_FRICTION_COMP.
Typing 'connector friction' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_FRICTION
option.
Remarks
Switch the FR>comp option to YES or NO to include or exclude the COMPONENT parameter.
The attributes of the *CONNECTOR FRICTION can be defined through FR>data field (press ?
key and then the NEW button in CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE card to specify the
parameters as desired in CONNECTOR FRICTION [CONNECTOR_BEHAVIOR_ATTRIBUTE]
card).
Up to 6 *CONNECTOR FRICTIONs can be defined when FR>comp option is set to NO (switch
'conn_frict(1)'...'con_frict(6) to YES to define up to six *CONNECTOR FRICTION keywords).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP parameter is set to YES (available when
PREDEFINED option set to NO or FR>comp option is set to YES). They are introduced in the
last column in each case (Press the '?' key in DATA TABLE field to define the
correspondingCONNECTOR FRICTION table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR FRICTION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
Keyword
*CONNECTOR HARDENING
Created by
1.
Use MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and set the

*PLASTICITY option to YES.
2. Press the ? key in PL>*HARDENING field and then the NEW button in
3. Specify the parameters as desired (CONNECTOR HARDENING
[CONNECTOR_BEHAVIOR_ATTRIBUTE] card).
AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_HARDENING.
Typing
'connector
hardening'
in
CONNECTOR_HARDENING option.
Search
Engine
line
and
selecting
the
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BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR HARDENING option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*CONNECTOR LOAD
LOADs>CONN.LOAD>Element.
LOADs>CONN.LOAD>Set.
AUXILIARIES>GEB>GEB_BC>New.
Typing 'connector load'
ABAQUS:CONNECTOR
ABAQUS:GEB_BC.
Remarks
in Search Engine line and selecting one of the options

LOAD:Element,
ABAQUS:CONNECTOR
LOAD:Set
and
the element set names.
If 'Connector Load' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP
card is active, all *CONNECTOR LOAD options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*CONNECTOR LOCK
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting the

*LOCK option to YES.
AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_LOCK.
Typing 'connector lock' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_LOCK option.
Remarks
The attributes of the *CONNECTOR LOCK can be defined through LCK>data field (press ?
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BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR LOCK option to be written to the output
file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*CONNECTOR MOTION
BOUNDARY>CON.MOTION>Element.
BOUNDARY>CON.MOTION>Set.
AUXILIARIES>GEB>GEB_BC>New.
Typing 'connector motion' in Search Engine line and selecting one of the options
ABAQUS:CONNECTOR MOTION:Element, ABAQUS:CONNECTOR MOTION:Set and
ABAQUS:GEB_BC.
Remarks
The AMPLITUDE parameter can be specified through AMP field (access to the AMPLITUDE
card by pressing the ? key). See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of
AMPLITUDE parameter as well as the element set names.
If 'Connector Motion' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP
card is active, all *CONNECTOR MOTION options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*CONNECTOR PLASTICITY
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and setting the

*PLASTICITY option to YES.
AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_PLASTICITY.
Typing 'connector plasticity' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_PLASTICITY
option.
Remarks
Switch to YES the PL>comp option to include the COMPONENT parameter and select the
connector's component of relative motion for which plasticity behavior is specified through
FR>data field (press ? key and then the NEW button in CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR
ATTRIBUTE card).
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR PLASTICITY option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
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Keyword
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*CONNECTOR POTENTIAL

1. Use MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and set the
*DAMAGE INITIATION option to YES.
2. Press the ? key in DI>data field (having DI>comp=NO) and then the NEW button in
3. Press the ? key in *POTENTIAL field and then the NEW button in CONNECTOR
BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE card.
Follow the same procedure for *FRICTION and *PLASTICITY options as well.
1. Use MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR and set the
*FRICTION option to YES.
2. Press the ? key in FR>data field (having FR>comp=NO) and then the NEW button in
CONNECTOR FRICTION HELP card.
3. Switch one of the 'conn_frct(i)' (i=1...6) to YES and press '?' key in *POTENTIAL field.
4. Create a new *CONNECTOR POTENTIAL through 'CONNECTOR POTENTIAL HELP'
card.
Follow the same procedure for *PLASTICITY option as well.
AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_POTENTIAL.
Typing 'connector potential' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_POTENTIAL
option.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR POTENTIAL option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
*CONNECTOR SECTION
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>CONNECTOR.
MENUBAR>Assembly>Connection Manager>REALIZE by selecting spotweld points, gumdrops,
spotweld lines or/and bolts, switching to ABAQUS FASTENER, SPIDER2 or TIE CONN3D 'FeRepresentation:' and pressing F1 or '?' key in CONNECTOR PID field in order to create a new
connector section.
AUXILIARIES>BOLT by switching to CONNECTOR 'Body:' menu.
Typing 'connector section' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_SECTION or
AUXILIARIES:BOLT option.
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The ELSET and BEHAVIOR parameters can be specified through the Name and MID fields of
*CONNECTOR SECTION [CONNECTOR_ SECTION] card respectively. See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine the names of ELSET, BEHAVIOR, CONTOLS parameters and
the orientation names.
If SPIDER2 representation is selected, switch 'Spec' menu to ABAQUS FASTENER in order to
define a connector section.
The TIE CONN3D representation generates automatically a connector section of type BUSHING.
For Bolts, switch 'Body Type' menu to CONNECTOR and press F1 on PID field in order to create a
connector section.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of *CONNECTOR SECTION
[CONNECTOR_SECTION] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR SECTION option to be
Keyword
Created by
*CONNECTOR STOP
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>CONNECTOR
the*STOP option to YES.
BEHAVIOR
and
setting
AUXILIARIES>CN ATTR>New>CONNECTOR_STOP.
Typing 'connector stop' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONNECTOR_STOP option.
Remarks
The attributes of the *CONNECTOR STOP can be defined through STP>data field (press ? key
and then the NEW button in CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR ATTRIBUTE card).
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *CONNECTOR STOP option to be written to the output file
(.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*CONSTRAINT CONTROLS
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTROLS>CONSTRAINT CONTROLS>

*CONSTRAINT CONTROLS associated only with history data parameters.
NEW
to
define
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>*CONSTR.CONTROLS to define *CONSTRAINT CONTROLS

associated only with model data parameters.
Typing 'constraint controls' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONSTRAINT CONTROLS or
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AUXILIARIES: STEP (*CONSTR.CONTROLS button) options.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The DELETE SLAVE parameter is written out provided the 'Output Format' is set to 6.7 and later
*CONTACT
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>List>NEW>CONTACT and switching TYPE to

*CONTACT EXCLUSIONS or *CONTACT INCLUSIONS (*CONTACT option is automatically
exported when *CONTACT EXCLUSIONS or/and *CONTACT INCLUSIONS are defined).
Typing 'contact' in Search Engine line, selecting the CONTACT_PAIR: CONTACT option and
switching TYPEto *CONTACT EXCLUSIONS or *CONTACT INCLUSIONS.
Remarks
If 'Contact' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is
active, all *CONTACT options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
For Abaqus/Standard, the keyword is output provided the 'Output Format' is set to 6.8 and later
(ABAQUS Output Parameters window) and STEP field is blank or hosts a step id of an
Abaqus/Standard analysis.
Keyword
Created by
*CONTACT CLEARANCE
AUXILIARIES>CLEARANCE>CONTACT CLEARANCE>NEW.
Typing 'contact clearance' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONTACT_CLEARANCE
option.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of *CONTACT CLEARANCE
[CONTACT_CLEARANCE] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the
*CONTACT CLEARANCE ASSIGNMENT
AUXILIARIES>CLEARANCE>CONTACT CLEARANCE ASSIGNMENT>NEW.

Typing 'contact clearance assignment' in Search
CONTACT_CLEARANCE_ASSIGNMENT option.
Engine
line
and
selecting
the
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The names of the first and second surface can be specified through the Name fields of the specific
SETS cards. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of the first, second
surface and *CONTACT CLEARANCE definition.
The model should also include *CONTACT INCLUSIONS or *CONTACT EXCLUSIONS for the
validation of this keyword (so as to be written out).
Keyword
Created by
*CONTACT CONTROLS
AUXILIARIES>CONTROLS>CONTACT CONTROLS>NEW.
Typing 'contact controls' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONTACT CONTROLS option.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
MASTER and SLAVE parameters can be specified by pressing the ? key in CONTACT PAIR
field and selecting an existing contact pair from CONTACT PAIR LIST HELP card (in
Abaqus/Standard). See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of MASTER
and SLAVE parameters.
*CONTACT CONTROLS ASSIGNMENT
AUXILIARIES>CONTROLS>CONTACT CONTROLS ASSIGNMENT>NEW.

Typing 'contact controls assignment' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONTACT
CONTROLS ASSIGNMENT option.
Remarks
The first and second surface can be specified through the corresponding fields of *CONTACT
CONTROLS ASSIFNMENT [CONTACT CONTROLS ASSIGNMENT] card (press the ? key
to select the proper sets from SETS HELP card). See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
determine the names of the first and second surface.
The model should also include *CONTACT INCLUSIONS or *CONTACT EXCLUSIONS for the
validation of this keyword (so as to be written out).
Leave 'STEP' field blank or specify the step id of a DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT analysis so as to write
out as model and history data respectively. If 'STEP'= blank have in mind to activate the
'Abaqus/Explicit Output' flag during output due to the fact this keyword is valid only for an
ABAQUS/Explicit analysis.
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TYPE=FOLD TRACKING and FOLD INVERSION CHECK are written out only if 'Output
Format' menu is set to 6.7 or 6.8 during output. In addition this version (6.7) will affect the format
of AUTOMATIC OVERCLOSURE RESOLUTION parameter according to the ABAQUS manual.
TYPE=ENHANCED EDGE TRACKING is output provided the 'Output Format' menu is set to 6.8
during output.
Keyword
Created by
*CONTACT DAMPING
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>SURFACE INTERACTION>NEW and switching

*CONTACT DAMPING option to YES.
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>GAP and switching *CONTACT DAMPING
option to YES.
Typing 'contact damping' in Search Engine line and selecting the SURFACE_INTERACTION or
GAP_PROP options.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*CONTACT EXCLUSIONS
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT and switching to CONTACT

EXCLUSIONS TYPE.
Typing 'contact exclusions' in Search Engine line, selecting the CONTACT_PAIR: CONTACT
option and switching to *CONTACT EXCLUSIONS TYPE.
Remarks
The first and second surface can be specified through the SSID and MSID fields respectively
(press the ? key to select existing sets from the SETS HELP card). See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine the names of the first and second surface.
Blank slave and master surface names are supported when SLAVE=ALL ELEM and
MASTER=blank respectively. If slave surface is blank then a set with all elements of model is
created during input and this set is assigned to SSID field of current contact (name of set is
SET_PART_ALL and it is marked as auxiliary (AUXILIARY=YES) in order to output contact in
same format which means blank slave surface).
For an Abaqus/Explicit analysis the keyword is output provided the 'Abaqus/Explicit output' flag of
Other Options section of Miscellaneous tab is activated during output (ABAQUS Output
Parameters window). If *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS is selected from STEP card
(AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) then the above flag is automatically activated. The keyword is
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output for Abaqus/Standard provided the 'Output Format' is set to 6.8 and later (ABAQUS Output
Parameters window) and STEP field is blank or hosts a step id of an Abaqus/Standard analysis.
Keyword
Created by
*CONTACT FILE
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *CONTACT FILE Keyword and pressing the

INSERT button to declare the definition.
Typing 'contact file' in Search Engine line, selecting the STEP option switching to *CONTACT
FILE Keyword and pressing the INSERT button to declare the definition.
Remarks
Specify the SLAVE, MASTER or BOTH surfaces by pressing the? key in the CONTACT field
and selecting an existing contact pair from the corresponding card. Do the same into NSET field
to define the node set for which this output request is being made. The user is able to select more
than one sets at once in order to define more than one output requests quickly. See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine the names of SLAVE, MASTER and NSET parameters.
Press the Output Variables button and activate any variable to be written to the results file for this
contact pair. Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the contact variables, separated with
commas, through the corresponding (Identifying Keys) field of CONTACT VARIABLES
window.
Keyword
Created by
*CONTACT INCLUSIONS
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT and switching to CONTACT

INCLUSIONS TYPE.
Typing 'contact inclusions' in Search Engine line, selecting the CONTACT_PAIR: CONTACT
option and switching to *CONTACT INCLUSIONS TYPE.
Remarks
The first and second surface can be specified through the SSID and MSID fields respectively
(press the ? key to select existing sets from the SETS HELP card). See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine the names of the first and second surface.
Blank master surface names and ALL ELEMENT BASED parameter are supported when
MASTER is switched to blank and SLAVE to ALL ELEM respectively (*CONTACT
DEFINITION [CONTACT PAIR] card). In addition, ALL EXTERIOR parameter is output when
'Abaqus Version' option of ABAQUS Output Parameters window is is switched to 6.6 and later.
For an Abaqus/Explicit analysis the keyword is output provided the 'Abaqus/Explicit output' flag of
Other Options section of Miscellaneous tab is activated during output (ABAQUS Output
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Parameters window). If *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS is selected from STEP card

(AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) then the above flag is automatically activated. The keyword is
output for Abaqus/Standard provided the 'Output Format' is set to 6.8 and later (ABAQUS Output
Parameters window) and STEP field is blank or hosts a step id of an Abaqus/Standard analysis.
Keyword
Created by
*CONTACT INITIALIZATION ASSIGNMENT
AUXILIARIES>CLEARANCE>CONTACT INITIALIZATION ASSIGNMENT>NEW.

Typing 'contact initialization assignment' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONTACT_
INITIALIZATION_ASSIGNMENT option.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The names of the first and second surface can be specified through the Name fields of the specific
SETS cards. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of the first, second
surface and *CONTACT INTIALIZATION DATA definition.
*CONTACT INITIALIZATION DATA
AUXILIARIES>CLEARANCE>CONTACT INITIALIZATION DATA>NEW.

Typing 'contact initialization data' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONTACT_
INITIALIZATION_DATA option.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of *CONTACT
INITIALIZATION DATA [CONTACT_INITIALIZATION_DATA ] card. See also GENERAL
*CONTACT INTERFERENCE

1. Use AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>CONTACT INTERFERENCE or
MENUBAR>Containers> Database>CONTACT_PAIR>Interference when contact pairs
exist in the database.
2. Edit to a particular contact pair into the list.
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3. Specify the parameters (step, amplitude etc.) as required and press INSERT button to declare
the definition (*CONTACT INTERFERENCE card).
Typing 'contact interference' in Search Engine line, selecting the AUXILIARIES: CONTACT:
CONTACT INTERFERENCE option and following the previous 2-3 steps.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
the slave and master surface names.
*CONTACT OUTPUT
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *CONTACT OUTPUT Keyword and pressing

the INSERT button to declare the definition.
AUXILIARIES>GEB>GEB_OR>New (representation=AbaqusOutputRequest and
type=*CONTACT OUTPUT).
Typing 'contact output' in Search Engine line and selecting one of the options GEB_OR and STEP
(switch to *CONTACT OUTPUT 'Keyword').
Remarks
Specify the SLAVE, MASTER or BOTH surfaces by pressing the'?' key in the CONTACT field
and selecting an existing contact pair from the corresponding card. Do the same into NSET and
SURF (EXPL) fields to specify the NSET and SURFACE parameters respectively (select the
proper set from SETS HELP card). The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order
to define more than one output requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
determine the names of SLAVE, MASTER, NSET and SURFACE parameters.
Press the Identifying Keys button and activate any variable to be written to the output database for
this contact pair. Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the contact variables, separated with
window.
Keyword
Created by
*CONTACT PAIR
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT and switching to CONTACT PAIR

TYPE.
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>FLANGES in order that flanges are detected in the model.
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MENUBAR>Assembly>Connection Manager>REALIZE by selecting adhesive, seam lines or/and

adhesive faces, switching to CONTACT, HEXA-CONTACT, SHELL-CONTACT and COHESIVE
CONTACT 'Fe-Representation:' and pressing F1 or '?' key in Contact ID field in order to create a
new contact pair.
Typing 'contact pair' in Search Engine line and selecting the CONTACT_PAIR:CONTACT or
AUXILIARIES:CONTACT:FLANGES options.
Remarks
Specify the slave and master surfaces through the SSID and MSID fields respectively. Do the
same into INTERACTION and ADJUST=NSET fields to specify the INTERACTION and
ADJUST parameters respectively. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the slave,
master surface and node set names as well as the name of INTERACTON parameter.
Set ADJUST to POS_VAL and type a value to adjust the initial positions of the surfaces in the
field that appears or set ADJUST to NSET to define a node set label (press ? key in the
corresponding field and select an existing node set or create a new one through the SETS HELP
window).
Keyword
Created by
*CONTACT PRINT
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *CONTACT PRINT Keyword and pressing the

Typing 'contact print' in Search Engine line and selecting STEP option(switch to *CONTACT
PRINT 'Keyword').
Remarks
Specify the SLAVE, MASTER or BOTH surfaces by pressing the ? key in the CONTACT field
and selecting an existing contact pair from the corresponding card. Do the same into NSET field
to specify the NSET parameter (select the proper set from SETS HELP card). The user is able to
select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output requests quickly. See also
GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of SLAVE, MASTER and NSET
parameters.
Press the Identifying Keys button and activate any variable to be written to the data file for this
contact pair. Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the contact variables, separated with
window.
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Keyword
Created by
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*CONTACT PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT, switching to *CONTACT

EXCLUSIONS or *CONTACT INCLUSIONS TYPE and specifying INTERACTION field
(*CONTACT PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT option is automatically exported when *CONTACT
EXCLUSIONS or/and *CONTACT INCLUSIONS are defined in conjunction with *SURFACE
INTERACTION).
Typing 'contact property assignment' in Search Engine line and selecting
CONTACT_PAIR:CONTACT option (switch to *CONTACT EXCLUSIONS or *CONTACT
INCLUSIONS TYPE and specify INTERACTION field).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the first and second surface names as well as the
name of *SURFACE INTERACTON.
*CONTROLS
AUXILIARIES>CONTROLS>CONTROLS>NEW.
Typing 'controls' in Search Engine line and selecting CONTROLS option.
Remarks
Press '?' key in STEP field to select the step that the current control will reside in.
FIELD= PRESSURE LAGRANGE MULTIPLIER or VOLUMETRIC LAGRANGE
MULTIPLIER are output provided that the 'Output Format' option is switched to 6.7 and later and
for TYPE=VCCT LINEAR SCALING to 6.8 and later(ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Keyword
Created by
*COUPLED TEMPERATURE-DISPLACEMENT
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *COUPLED TEMPERATUREDISPLACEMENT option into the 'ANALYSIS TYPE=' pull down menu of ANALYSIS
parameters section.
Typing 'coupled' in Search Engine line, selecting STEP option and then the *COUPLED
TEMPERATURE-DISPLACEMENT option into the 'ANALYSIS TYPE=' pull down menu of
ANALYSIS parameters section.
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Left-click on the 'Parameters' button to define the parameters as needed.

The ALLSDTOL parameter is defined by setting STABILIZE menu to YES and then ALLSDTOL
to YES. The CONTINUE is defined by following the above procedure plus setting CONTINUE
menu to YES. The above parameters are written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.7
and later (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Keyword
Created by
*COUPLING
Using CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>NODES
Using CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>SET
Using CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>FACET
AUXILIARIES>BOLT by switching 'Body:' menu to K.COUPLING or/and 'Head:' and 'Nut:'
menus to COUPLING.
MENUBAR>Assembly>Connection Manager>REALIZE by selecting spotweld points, spotweld,
adhesive, seam lines, adhesive faces, gumdrops hemmings and bolts and switching to RBE3,
RBE3-HEXA-RBE3, RBE3-CELAS1-RBE3, RBE3-CBAR-RBE3, RBE3-CBEAM-RBE3, RBE3COHESIVE-RBE3 and SHELL-RBE3 'Fe-Representation:'.
Typing 'coupling' in Search Engine line and selecting the COUPLING:Nodes, COUPLING:Set,
COUPLING:FACET or AUXILIARIES:BOLT option.
Remarks
The CONSTRAIN NAME parameter may be specified in Name field and the ORIENTATION
parameter in ORIENT field of *COUPLING [COUPLING] card. See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine the names of CONSTRAIN NAME and ORIENTATION
parameters.
Node set names for REF NODE parameter are supported only during input.
When COUPLING is defined with NODES or FACET options: The SURFACE parameter is
automatically specified with a standard name: SURFACE=SURF_COUPLING_(arbitrary number).
The arbitrary number is a number different than the Id numbers of the existing sets in the model.
The uniqueness of the surface names can be controlled through the
Output_gen_id_range<SET>=min: max option in ANSA.defaults file. The arbitrary number at the
end of the surface name will be a value between the specified min and max of this option.
When COUPLING is defined with SET option: The SURFACE parameter is automatically
specified with the name of the set: SURFACE='set name'.
For Bolt connections, switch 'Head Type' to RBE3 in order to generate couplings.
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Keyword
Created by
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*CREEP
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching Plasticity (Rate Dep.)

to CREEP and setting *CREEP option to YES.
Typing 'creep' in Search Engine line, selecting MATERIAL, switching Plasticity (Rate Dep.) to
CREEP and setting *CREEP option to YES.
Remarks
specific *CREEP option to be written to the output file (.inp).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_CRP option is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE CREEP to define the
corresponding table according to the LAW parameter). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if
the data table defined in the above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' column.
The number of these columns (var(i)) determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*CRUSHABLE FOAM
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching Plasticity to

CRUSHABLE FOAM and setting *CRUSHABLE FOAM option to YES.
Typing 'crushable' in Search Engine line, selecting MATERIAL, switching Plasticity to
CRUSHABLE FOAM and setting *CRUSHABLE FOAM option to YES.
Remarks
specific *CRUSHABLE FOAM option to be written to the output file (.inp).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_CRUFO option is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column of the table (Press the ? key in TEST DATA CRUFO to define the
corresponding table according to the HARDENING parameter). DEPENDENCIES parameter is
Keyword
Created by
*CRUSHABLE FOAM HARDENING
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching Plasticity to

CRUSHABLE FOAM and setting *CRUSHABLE FOAM HARDENING option to YES while
*CRUSHABLE FOAM=YES.
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Typing 'crushable' in Search Engine line, selecting MATERIAL, switching Plasticity to

CRUSHABLE FOAM and setting *CRUSHABLE FOAM HARDENING option to YES while
*CRUSHABLE FOAM=YES.
Remarks
specific *CRUSHABLE FOAM HARDENING option to be written to the output file (.inp).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_CRUFO option is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column of the table (Press the ? key in TEST DATA CRUFO to define the
Keyword
Created by
*CYCLIC
By typing 'radiation symmetry' in Search Engine line, activating RADIATION_SYMMETRY

function and switching 'CYCLIC' of *RADIATION SYMMETRY card to 1.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*CYCLIC SYMMETRY MODEL
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>*CYCLIC SYM. MODEL and typing a value at N field (the button
text is coloured red to indicate that the current keyword is defined).
Typing 'cyclic' in Search Engine line, selecting AUXILIARIES: STEP, pressing *CYCLIC
SYMMETRY MODEL button and typing a value at N field.
Remarks
Leave all fields of *CYCLIC SYMMETRY MODEL card blank to deactivate the keyword.
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Keyword
Created by
*DAMAGE EVOLUTION
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and

EVOLUTION option to YES while *DAMAGE INITIATION=YES.
setting
*DAMAGE
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>SURFACE INTERACTION>NEW to create a new surface

interaction, setting to YES the *COHESIVE BEHAVIOR option, then *DAMAGE
INITIATION=YES and finally *DAMAGE EVOLUTION option to YES. The 'Output Format'
flag should be set equal to 6.8 and later in order to write out the keyword (General tab of ABAQUS
Output Parameters window).
Typing 'damage evolution' in Search Engine line, selecting either MATERIAL or
SURFACE_INTERACTION and setting *DAMAGE EVOLUTION option to YES while
*DAMAGE INITIATION=YES (for SURFACE_INTERACTION set also *COHESIVE
BEHAVIOR option to YES).
Remarks
specific *DAMAGE EVOLUTION option to be written to the output file (.inp).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_DEVO option (in MATERIAL card) 'DEP'
option (in SURFACE INTERACTION card) is set to YES. They are introduced in the last column
of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE DEVO (in MATERIAL card) or D.TABLE (in
SURFACE INTERACTION card) to define the corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter
is supported if the data table defined in the above manner contains other columns after the
Keyword
Created by
*DAMAGE INITIATION
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting *DAMAGE

INITIATION option to YES.
interaction, setting the *COHESIVE BEHAVIOR option to YES and then *DAMAGE
INITIATION=YES. The 'Output Format' flag should be set equal to 6.8 and later in order to write
out the keyword (General tab of ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Typing 'damage initiation' in Search Engine line, selecting either MATERIAL or
SURFACE_INTERACTION
and
setting
*DAMAGE
INITIATION=YES
(for
SURFACE_INTERACTION set also *COHESIVE BEHAVIOR option to YES).
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Remarks
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specific *DAMAGE INITIATION option to be written to the output file (.inp).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_DINI option (for MATERIAL card) and
'DEP' option (for SURFACE_ITERACTION card) is set to YES. They are introduced in the last
column of the table Press the ? key in DATA TABLE DINI (in MATERIAL card) or D.TABLE
(in SURFACE INTERACTION card) to define the corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES
Keyword
Created by
*DAMAGE STABILIZATION

interaction, setting the *COHESIVE BEHAVIOR option to YES, then *DAMAGE
INITIATION=YES,
*DAMAGE
EVOLUTION=YES
and
finally
'*DAMAGE
STABILIZATION'=YES. The 'Output Format' flag should be set equal to 6.8 and later in order to
write out the keyword (General tab of ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Typing 'damage stabilization' in Search Engine line, selecting SURFACE_INTERACTION, setting
to YES the *COHESIVE BEHAVIOR option, then *DAMAGE INITIATION=YES,
*DAMAGE EVOLUTION=YES and finally '*DAMAGE STABILIZATION'=YES.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*DAMPING
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting the *DAMPING

option to YES.
Typing 'damping' in Search Engine line, selecting MATERIAL and setting the *DAMPING
option to YES.
Remarks
specific *DAMPING option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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Keyword
Created by
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*DASHPOT
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>DASHPOT_PROP.
Typing 'damping' in Search Engine line and selecting DASHPOT_PROP option.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be controlled by typing any name in Name field of *DASHPOT
[DASHPOT_PROP] card. The ORIENTATION parameter can be defined by pressing the ? key
in ORIENT field and selecting an existing coordinate system or creating a new one from the
COORDINATES SYSTEM HELP card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine
the names of ELSET and ORIENTATION parameters.
The NONLINEAR parameter can be included if BEHAVIOR is switched to NONLINEAR.
Switch between Axial and Fixed Dir. TYPE in order to define dashpot behavior for DASHPOTA
elements or to give degrees of freedom for DASHPOT1 and DASHPOT2 elements respectively.
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP option is set to DEP. They are introduced in
the last column in each case (Press the ? key in C-F-T or F-V-T fields to define the corresponding
table). F-V-T field appears when BEHAVIOR is switched to NONLINEAR. DEPENDENCIES
parameter is supported if the data table defined in the above manner contains other columns after the
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of *DASHPOT [DASHPOT_PROP] card) so as
the specific *DASHPOT option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*DENSITY
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting the *DENSITY

option to YES.
Typing 'density' in Search Engine line, selecting MATERIAL and setting the *DENSITY option
to YES.
Remarks
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_DENS option is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE DENS field to define the Mass
Density-Temperature table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in
specific *DENSITY option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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Keyword
Created by
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*DEPVAR
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting *DEPVAR option to

YES.
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>GASKET BEHAVIOR and setting *DEPVAR
option to YES.
Typing 'depvar' in Search Engine line, selecting either MATERIAL or GASKET BEHAVIOR and
setting *DEPVAR option to YES.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of MATERIAL [MATERIAL] and GASKET
BEHAVIOR [GASKET BEHAVIOR] cards) so as the specific *DEPVAR option to be written to
the output file (.inp).
*DFLUX
LOADs>DFLUX>Element.
LOADs>DFLUX>Set.
Remarks
For sets the option 'Output as:' should be switched to Set in order to output *DFLUX keyword.
Type either one of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 in 'facet' field to apply load to desired solid facet when
DFLUX>Element option is used.
If 'Dflux' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is active,
all *DFLUX options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*DIAGNOSTICS
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and pressing *DIAGNOSTICS button located in

ANALYSIS section.
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Remarks
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Switch ANAYSIS to DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT in order to make *DIAGNOSTICS button active (the
keyword is valid only in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis).
The CRITICAL ELEMENTS and DEEP PENETRATION FACTOR parameters are written out
provided the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.7 or 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Keyword
Created by
*DISTRIBUTING
Using CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>NODES and switching to *DISTRIBUTING COUPLING.

Using CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>SET and switching to *DISTRIBUTING COUPLING.
Using CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>FACET.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The WEIGHTING METHOD parameter is supported if using SET option and switching
SURF.TYPE to ELEMENT-BASED. As an alternative way, fill the Wti fields (or W field when set
of nodes is used) to specify the weighting factors at each coupling node. These factors are written
out in the respective *SURFACE keyword. Especially, when using FACET option the weighting
factors are automatically calculated following the NASTRAN RBE3 distribution theory.
*DISTRIBUTING COUPLING
Using CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>NODES and switching to *DISTRIBUTING COUPLING /

DCOUP3D COUPLING.
Using CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>SET and switching to *DISTRIBUTING COUPLING /
DCOUP3D COUPLING.
Using CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>FACET and switching to *DISTRIBUTING COUPLING /
DCOUP3D COUPLING (by doing INFO in created coupling).
Remarks
The ELSET parameter is automatically specified with the standard name: DCOUP3D_(eid). Take
control of the ELSET name by changing its eid trough the corresponding field of *COUPLING
[COUPLING] card.
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Keyword
Created by
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*DISTRIBUTION
A) The most simple way to define the *DISTRIBUTION keyword for thickness:
1. Use MENUBAR>Containers>Database and left click on ELEMENT>SHELL item.
2. Select existing shell elements from the screen, right click on highlighted items in
Selection list and use Modify option.
3. Create four Modify Rules for t1, t2, t3, and t4 fields and type any value in each of them so
as to define varying thickness in elements (since t4 field does not exist in trias if
above rules are applied on both trias and quads it will be failed for trias. In the
relative window that opens press 'Open In New Tab' button and repeat the procedure
by removing the t4 rule).
4. Activate the Output elements thickness flag in conjunction with - as DISTRIBUTION
option through ABAQUS Output Parameters card during output.
B) The most simple way to define the *DISTRIBUTION keyword for orientation:
1. Use MENUBAR>Containers>Database>Database and left click on ELEMENT>SHELL
item.
2. Select existing shell elements from the screen which are referenced by composite or
laminate properties, right click on highlighted items in Selection list and use
Modify option.
3. Switch 'mat.orient' option either to ANGLE and specify a value in ANGLE field or to mcid
and press '?' or 'F1' keys in mcid field to select an existing coordinate system from the
list and screen respectively (SHELL ELEMENT CARD).
See also ELEMENTs>UTIL>Material Orientation function (20.9.1 and 20.9.2 sections of Users
Guide).
C) The most simple way to define the *DISTRIBUTION keyword for shell offsets:
item.
2. Select existing shell elements from the screen which are referenced by shell properties,
right click on highlighted items in Selection list and use Modify option.
3. Specify a value in ZOFFS field (SHELL ELEMENT CARD).
Remarks
The element sets names are supported only during input.

Only LOCATION=ELEMENT and TYPE=SCALAR are supported by ANSA. The NAME
parameter obtains always the standard name DISTRIBUTION_ THICKNESS_i (where i=1,2,...)
for case A) and DISTRIBUTION_MAT_ORIENTATION_i (where i=1,2,...) for case B) as well as
the TABLE parameter the name TABLE_THICKNESS_i (where i=1,2,...) for case A) and
TABLE_MAT_ORIENTATION_i (where i=1,2,...) for case B) and cannot be determined by the
user. The _i' label is written only if 'Preserve Ids in Names' flag of ABAQUS Output Parameters
window is inactive.
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Angles throughout the (90, -90) range are supported only when 'Output Format' option is switched
to 6.8 and later (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Especially in case B) angles and coordinates are supported. So, ANSA creates automatically an:
*ORIENTATION, DEFINITION=COORDINATES
(the name of *DISTRIBUTION which are listed the coordinates of each shell),
3,0
This orientation is defined in the respective shell composite property.
*DISTRIBUTION with thickness and orientation is supported also in layers of *SHELL
SECTION, COMPOSITE property. This way, variable thicknesses and orientations on each
composite layer can be given. Use AUXILIARIES>LAMINATE>by LAYER NAME to merge
layers with different thicknesses and angles. The active 'mapped data' status indicates that the
values of current layer are variable so *DISTRIBUTION keywords will be exported for these types.
For an ABAQUS/Explicit analysis, the keyword can be output provided that the 'Output Format'
option is switched to 6.7 and later (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Keyword
Created by
*DISTRIBUTION TABLE
1) Automatically by following case A) of *DISTRIBUTION keyword in order to define shell

thickness (LENGTH).
2) Automatically by following case B) of *DISTRIBUTION keyword in order to define orientation
(for types ANGLE and COORD3D).
3) Automatically by following case C) of *DISTRIBUTION keyword in order to define shell
offsets (RATIO).
Remarks
See Remarks of *DISTRIBUTION keyword related to the way of NAME parameter determination.
The type of orientation (ANGLE or COORD3D) that will be written out is determined through
'Abaqus.Material Orientation Output mode' line of ANSA.defaults file.
Keyword
Created by
*DLOAD
LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP>Element.
LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP>Set.
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LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP>Edge.
LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP>Dstr.
LOADs>DLOAD>GRAV>New
LOADs>DLOAD>VBF>Element.
LOADs>DLOAD>VBF>Set.
LOADs>DLOAD>VP>Element.
LOADs>DLOAD>VP>Set.
LOADs>DLOAD>CENTRIF>Element.
LOADs>DLOAD>CENTRIF>Set.
Remarks
For sets the option 'Output as:' should be switched to Set in order to output *DLOAD keyword.
LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP>Element/Edge or/and VP >Element functions are used.
Since CPE, CPS, CAX, DC2D and DCC2D4 are solid element types but in ANSA they are faced as
shells, use Element or Set of elements options to select big facets and Edge or Set of edges
options to select other facets (thickness facets). For solid types C3D, DC3D, DCC3D and AC3D
when using LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP or/and VP >Set the set should contain solid facets and
whole solids for all other functions (GRAV, VBF and CENTRIF options) in order to be valid .
If 'Dload' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is active,
all *DLOAD options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
Keyword
*DSFLUX
Created by
LOADs>DFLUX>Set.
Remarks
the surface names.
For sets the option 'Output as:' should be switched to Surface in order to output *DSFLUX
keyword.
If 'Dsflux' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is
active, all *DSFLUX options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
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Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*DSLOAD
LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU/HP>Set for P, PNU, EDLD, EDLDNU and HP load types.

LOADs>DLOAD>VP>Set for VP load type.
Remarks
the surface names.
The set may contain only facets of solids, cohesives and continuum shells, shells and edges of shells
(S and DS element types) and solids (CPE, CPS, CAX, DC2D and DCC2D4 element types).
To output the DSLOADs the 'Output as:' option of the set should be set to Surface. Especially for
sets with shell edges the definition of *SURFACEs is done with En labels and *DSLOAD is written
out with EDLD and EDLDNU load types.
If 'Dsload' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is
active, all *DSLOAD options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*DYNAMIC
Use AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then select the *DYNAMIC option into the pull down menu
of ANALYSIS section to perform an Abaqus/Standard analysis.
Use AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then select the *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT option into the pull
down menu of ANALYSIS section to perform an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.
Remarks
Left-click on the 'Parameters' button to specify the parameters as desired.

APPLICATION, IMPACT, INCREMENTATION and TIME INTEGRATOR parameters can be
output provided that the 'Output Format' option is switched to 6.10 (ABAQUS Output Parameters
window).
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ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
*EL FILE
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *EL FILE Keyword and pressing the

Remarks
Press the ? key into ELSET field to define the element set for which this output request is being
made. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output
requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.
Press the Output Variables button and activate any variable to be written to the results file for the
specified element set or for all elements existing in the entire model. Alternatively, type the
identifying keys for the element variables, separated with commas, through the corresponding
(Identifying Keys) field of ELEMENT VARIABLES window. Do the same in Section Points
field to give a list of the section points to be printed.
Keyword
*EL PRINT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *EL PRINT Keyword and pressing the

Remarks
parameter.
Press the Output Variables button and activate any variable to be printed to a table for the
specified element set or for all elements existing in the entire model. Alternatively, type the
field to give a list of the section points to be printed.
57
Keyword
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELASTIC
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, setting the *ELASTIC option to

YES ('Elasticity'=ELASTIC).
Remarks
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP option is set to YES. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the '?' key in DATA TABLE field to define the corresponding
table at each TYPE that is used). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined
in the above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' column. The number of these
specific *ELASTIC option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=AC3D10
Functions to create 2nd order TETRA (10-node elements) elements:

a.
MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO> DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD to create TETRAs.
b.
DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order TETRAs.
with
Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the AC3D_ type from
the TYPE pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION] card
that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
58
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
Functions to create 2nd order PENTA (15-node elements) elements:

a.
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO> DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create PENTAs.
b.
MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and

VOLUMEs>OFFSET>OFFSET or LAYERED OFFSET with starting surface mesh that
contains 2nd order triangular shells or facets of solids.
c.
MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order triangular shells.
d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes in combination

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order PENTAs.
with
Use the above functions to create 15-node quadratic triangular prisms and hence select the AC3D_
type from the TYPE pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SOLID_SECTION] card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Functions to create 2nd order HEXA (20-node elements) elements:

a.

contains 2nd order quad shells or facets of solids.
b.
MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2nd order quad shells.
c.
DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes in combination

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order HEXAs.
with
Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the AC3D_ type from
Remarks
59
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
Functions to create 1st order TETRA (4-node elements) elements:

a.
MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, only Trias, Mixed)
by using VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA FEM or TETRA CFD or TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to
create TETRAs.
b.
DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes.
Use the above functions to create 4-node linear tetras and hence select the AC3D_ type from the
TYPE pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION] card that
exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Functions to create 1st order PENTA (6-node elements) elements:

a.
MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Trias, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs> INFO> DETECT functions and then
b.

contains tria shells or facets of solids.
c.
MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains tria shells.
d.
Use the above functions to create 6-node linear triangular prisms and hence select the AC3D_ type
from the TYPE pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]
card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
60
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
Functions to create 1st order HEXA (8-node elements) elements:

a.
MESH menu: Define a volume from 1st order shell elements (only Quads, Mixed) by using
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs> INFO>DETECT functions and then
MESHV>TETRA + LAYERS or HEXA INTERIOR to create HEXAs.
b.

contains quad shells or facets of solids.
c.
MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains quad shells.
d.
Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the AC3D_ type from the
exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=AC3D8R

a.
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs> INFO>DETECT functions and then
b.

c.
d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 8 nodes.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the AC3D_ type from the
exists in PR.LIST.
61
Remarks
ANSA v14.x.x
This element type is valid only in Abaqus/Explicit analyses (Use *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT through
ANALYSIS pull down menu of STEP card and activate Abaqus/Explicit output flag during
output).
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=B31
Functions to create 2-node BEAMs in space:

a.
ELEMENTs>BEAM.
b.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element

types to BEAMs.
c.
Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create BEAMs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of Head, Body or Nut section.
d.
Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create BEAMs by selecting the respective option

located in Rigid Body Type section.
Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the B31 type from the TYPE pull
down menu of BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION] card that exists in
PR.LIST.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific BEAM
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
62
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=B31H

a.
ELEMENTs>BEAM.
b.

types to BEAMs.
c.
d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create BEAMs by selecting the respective option

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the B31 type from the 'TYPE' and
H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=B31OS

a.
ELEMENTs>BEAM.
b.

types to BEAMs.
c.
d.

OS from the 'optional1' pulls down menu respectively (BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
63
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=B31OSH

a.
ELEMENTs>BEAM.
b.

types to BEAMs.
c.
d.

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the B31 type from the 'TYPE', OS
from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (BEAM
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=B33

a.
ELEMENTs>BEAM.
b.

types to BEAMs.
c.
pull down menus of 'Head', 'Body' or 'Nut' section.

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the B33 type from the 'TYPE' pull
down (BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
64
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=B33H

a.
ELEMENTs>BEAM.
b.

types to BEAMs.
c.
pull down menus of 'Head', 'Body' or 'Nut' section.
d.

located in 'Rigid Body Type' section.
H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10

a.
VOLUMEs>DEFINE or VOLUMEs>INFO>DETECT functions and then
b.
DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 4 nodes in combination with

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION] card that
exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
65
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10E

a.
b.

'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [SOLID_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10H

c.
d.

'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
Remarks
66
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10I

a.
b.

'TYPE' and I from the 'optional1' pull down menu respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10M

c.
d.

'TYPE' and M from the 'optional1' pull down menu respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
Remarks
67
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10MH

a.
b.

'TYPE', M from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (SOLID
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10MHT

a.
b.

'TYPE', M from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from 'optional3' pulls down menu
respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION] card located in
PR.LIST).
Remarks
68
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D10MT

a.
b.

'TYPE', M from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional3' pulls down menu respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
b.

c.
MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2 nd order triangular
shells.
d.

Use the above functions to create 15-node quadratic triangular prisms and hence select the C3D_
type from the 'TYPE' pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
69
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.
b.

c.
shells.
d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes in combination with

type from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3' pulls down menu respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a. MESH menu: Define a volume from 2nd order shell elements (only Trias) by using
b. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>TRANS or ROT or SWEEP or GLIDE and
c. MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2 nd order triangular
shells.
d. DECK menu: ELEMENTs>SOLID by selecting 6 nodes in combination with
type from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menu respectively (SOLID
70
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.

b.
MESH menu: Use VOLUMEs>MAP with master area that contains 2 nd order quad shells.
c.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from
the 'TYPE' pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION] card
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.

b.
c.

the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SOLID
71
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.

b.
c.

the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20HT

a.

b.
c.

the 'TYPE', H from the 'optional2' and T from 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SOLID
72
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20R

a.

b.
c.

the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20RE

a.

b.
c.

the 'TYPE' , R from 'optional1' and E from 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SOLID
73
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20RH

a.

b.
c.

the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively
(SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20RHT

a.

b.
c.

the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from 'optional3' pull down menus
PR.LIST).
74
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20RT

a.

b.
c.

the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D20T

a.

b.
c.

the 'TYPE' and T from 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
75
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D4

a.
create TETRAs.
b.
Use the above functions to create 4-node linear tetras and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION] card
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
create TETRAs.
b.
'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
Remarks
76
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

c.
create TETRAs.

'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
create TETRAs.
b.
'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
Remarks
77
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D6

a.
b.

c.
d.
Use the above functions to create 6-node linear triangular prisms and hence select the C3D_ type
from the 'TYPE' pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION]
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
b.

c.
d.
from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
78
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.
b.

c.
d.
from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
b.

c.
d.
from the 'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
79
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8

a.
b.

c.
d.
Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the C3D_ type from the
'TYPE' pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION] card that
exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
b.

c.

'TYPE' and E from the 'optional3'pull down menus respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
Remarks
80
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.
b.

c.

'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2'pull down menus respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8HT

a.
b.

c.
d.
'TYPE', H from the 'optional2' and T from 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
81
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8I

a.
b.

c.
d.
'TYPE' and I from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8IH

a.
b.

c.

'TYPE', I from the 'optional1'and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
82
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8R

a.
b.

c.

'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pulls down menu respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8RH

a.
b.

c.

'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
83
ANSA v14.x.x

Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8RHT

a.
b.

c.

'TYPE', R from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from 'optional3' pulls down menus
PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=C3D8RT

a.
b.

c.

'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional3' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
84
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.
b.

c.

'TYPE' and T from 'optional3' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT
Remarks
85
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX3
The most basic functions to create 1st order triangular (3-node) shell elements:
a.
Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
exist in the current file.
b.
Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in

DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW as well.
c.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3node) and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.
d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from
the pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.
Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type from
the TYPE pull down menu of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how
to determine the name of ELSET parameter.
The properties of CAX elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
shell section inside ANSA.
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX3H
86
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

c.
the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX3T
a. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,
b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW by selecting 3 nodes. The same function is placed in
c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3node) and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.
the 'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
87
Remarks
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4
Functions to create 1st order quadrilateral (4-node) shell elements:

a.

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros
b.
Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line

elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively. The same function is placed in
DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL as well.
c.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.
Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CAX_ type
from the 'TYPE' pull down menu of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION] card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
88
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.

b.

c.
from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4HT

a.

b.

c.
from the TYPE, H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
(SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
89
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4I

a.

b.

c.
from the 'TYPE' and I from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4IH
90
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.

b.

c.
from the 1st, I from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'TYPE pull down menus respectively
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4R

a.

b.

c.
from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
91
Remarks
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4RH

a.

b.

c.
from the 1st, R from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'TYPE pull down menus
respectively (SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card located in
PR.LIST).
Remarks
92
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4RHT

a.

b.

c.
from the TYPE, R from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull
down menus respectively (SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card
located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX4RT

b. Use MESH>ELEMENTs>NEW>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line
c. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4node), SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.
from the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
93
Remarks
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by

from the 'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX6
94
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
The most basic functions to create 2nd order triangular (6-node) shell elements:
a.

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
active, if unmeshed macros exist in the current file.
b.
Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to
2nd order (6-node).
the TYPE pull down menu of SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION]
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
Remarks
95
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX6M
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
the 'TYPE' and M from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX6MH
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
the 1st, M from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'TYPE pull down menus respectively
Remarks
96
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX6MHT
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
the 'TYPE', M from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down
menus respectively (SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card located
in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX6MT
97
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in
2nd order (6-node).
the 'TYPE', M from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8
The most basic functions to create 2nd order quadrilateral (8-node) shell elements:
a.

MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with QUAD or MIXED button and '2nd ORD.' flag
b.
Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS
> ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).
from the TYPE pull down menu (SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
98
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (SHELL SECTION &
ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8HT
b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes
from the TYPE, H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8R
99
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

and line elements (BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK >
ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).
from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SHELL SECTION &
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8RH
a.

b.

from the 1st, R from 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'TYPE pull down menus respectively
(SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8RHT
100
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CAX8RT
a.

b.

from the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
Remarks
Keyword
101
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

from the 'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=COH3D6
ELEMENTs>COHESIVE by selecting 6 nodes properly.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities to switch existing PENTAs (1st and 2nd
order), continuum shells (6-node) and GASKETs (6-node and 12-node) to COHESIVE.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific COHESIVE
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [COHESIVE_SECTION] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS
on how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.
*ELEMENT, TYPE=COH3D8
ELEMENTs>COHESIVE by selecting 8 nodes properly.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities to switch existing HEXAs (1st and 2nd order),
continuum shells (8-node) and GASKETs (8-node and 18-node) to COHESIVE.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific COHESIVE
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [COHESIVE_SECTION] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS
on how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.
102
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CONN3D2
ELEMENTs>CONN3D2>TWO NODES or ONE NODE (for grounded connectors.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element types
to CONNECTORs.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific CONNECTOR
SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [CONNECTOR_SECTION] card. See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE3
a.

b.

c.
Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type from
Remarks
The properties of CPE elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
103
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE3H
a.

b.

c.
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE3T
104
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
the 'TYPE' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4
105
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.

b.

c.
Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPE_ type
from the TYPE pull down menu of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.

b.

c.
from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
106
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4HT

from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus
PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4I
107
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.

b.

c.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4IH

a.

b.

c.
from the 1st, I from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'TYPE pull down menus respectively
Remarks
108
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4R

a.

b.

c.
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4RH
109
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.

b.

c.
from the 1st, R from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'TYPE pull down menus
PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4RHT

a.

b.

c.
110
Remarks
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE4RT

from the TYPE, R from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
Remarks
Keyword
111
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

. Any algorithm of MESH>SHELL MESH group (FREE, BEST, SPOT-ME, GRADUAL,
.

from the TYPE and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE6
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
Remarks
112
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE6M
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
Remarks
113
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE6MH
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
the 1st, M from the 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'TYPE pull down menus respectively
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE6MHT
114
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
the TYPE, M from the 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down
menus respectively (SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card located
in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE6MT
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
the TYPE, M from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8
115
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

Remarks
Keyword
Created by
a.

b.

from the 'TYPE' and H from the 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (SHELL SECTION &
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8HT
116
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

from the 'TYPE', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8R
a.

b.

from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SHELL SECTION &
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8RH
117
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

from the 1st, R from 'optional1' and H from the 'optional2'TYPE pull down menus respectively
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8RHT
a.

b.

from the TYPE, R from 'optional1', H from the 'optional2' and T from the 'optional3' pull down
menus respectively (SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card located
in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPE8RT
118
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

from the TYPE, R from 'optional1' and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
a.

b.

from the TYPE and T from the 'optional3' pull down menus respectively (SHELL SECTION &
Remarks
119
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS3
a.

b.

c.
Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type from
Remarks
The properties of CPS elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS3T
120
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
the TYPE and T from 'optional2' pull down menus of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS4

a.

b.

c.
Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type
Remarks
121
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS4I

a.

b.

c.
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS4R
122
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.

b.

c.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS4RT

a.

b.

c.
from the 'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional2' pull down menus respectively
Remarks
123
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by

a.

b.

c.
from the 'TYPE' and T from 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS6
124
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS6M
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS6MT
125
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
the 'TYPE, M from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS8
a.

b.

Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS8R
126
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the CPS_ type from
the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SHELL SECTION &
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=CPS8RT
a.

b.

from the 'TYPE' R from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional2' pull down menus respectively
Remarks
Keyword
127
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
a.

b.

from the 'TYPE' and T from 'optional2' pull down menus respectively (SHELL SECTION &
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DASHPOT1
Created by
ELEMENTs>DASHPOT>ONE NODE by selecting one node, having defined Fixed Dir. TYPE
from the specific DASHPOT [DASHPOT_PROP] card located in PR.LIST.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific DASHPOT
[DASHPOT_PROP]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DASHPOT2
Created by
ELEMENTs>DASHPOT>TWO NODES by selecting two nodes, having defined Fixed Dir.

TYPE from the specific DASHPOT [DASHPOT_PROP] card located in PR.LIST.
Remarks
128
ANSA v14.x.x
parameter.
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DASHPOTA
Created by
ELEMENTs>DASHPOT>TWO NODES by selecting two nodes, having defined Axial TYPE

from the specific DASHPOT [DASHPOT_PROP] card located in PR.LIST.
Remarks
parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DC1D2
Functions to create linear (2-node) 1-D link element:

a.
ELEMENTs>TRUSS.
b.

types to TRUSS.
c.
Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create TRUSS elements choosing the relative option
from the pull down menus of Head, Body or Nut section.
d. Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create TRUSS elements by selecting the

respective option located in Rigid Body Type section.
Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the DC1D2 from the
TYPE pull down menu of SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP] card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
SECTION [TRUSS_PROP]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DC1D2E
129
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.
ELEMENTs>TRUSS.
b.

types to TRUSS.
c.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the DC1D2 from the
TYPE and E from 'optional1' pull down menus of SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP] card that
exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ELSET parameter.
MAP, ADV.FR, CFD) associated with TRIA or MIXED button, if unmeshed macros exist
in the current file.
Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the DC2D_ type from
Remarks
130
ANSA v14.x.x
The properties of DC2D elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through
a shell section inside ANSA.
Keyword
Created by
a.

b.

c.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (3-node)

and SURF (3-node) element types to SHELLs.
the TYPE and E from 'optional1' pull down menus of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
The properties of DC2D elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through a
Keyword
131
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.

b.

c.
Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the DC2D_ type
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
132
ANSA v14.x.x
Keyword
Created by
a.

b.

2nd order (6-node).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
b. Use DECK>ABAQUS>ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in
2nd order (6-node).
the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
133
Remarks
ANSA v14.x.x
The properties of DC2D elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined through
a shell section inside ANSA.
Keyword
Created by
a.

b.

Remarks
Keyword
Created by
a.

b.

from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SHELL SECTION &
134
ANSA v14.x.x
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
b.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the DC3D_ type from
Remarks
Keyword
135
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.
b.

Use the above functions to create 10-node quadratic tetras and hence select the DC3D_ type from
the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
b.

c.
shells.
d.

Use the above functions to create 15-node quadratic triangular prisms and hence select the DC3D_
type from the TYPE pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
Keyword
136
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.
b.

c.
shells.
d.

Use the above functions to create 15-node quadratic triangular prisms and hence select the DC3D_
type from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.

b.
c.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the DC3D_ type from
Remarks
137
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.

b.
c.

Use the above functions to create 20-node quadratic bricks and hence select the DC3D_ type from
the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
create TETRAs.
b.
Use the above functions to create 4-node linear tetras and hence select the DC3D_ type from the
TYPE pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SOLID_SECTION] card
that exist in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
138
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.
create TETRAs.
b.
Use the above functions to create 4-node linear tetras and hence select the DC3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
b.

c.
d.
Use the above functions to create 6-node linear triangular prisms and hence select the DC3D_ type
from the TYPE pull down menu of SOLID SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[SOLID_SECTION] card that exist in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
139
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.
b.

c.

Use the above functions to create 6-node linear triangular prisms and hence select the DC3D_ type
from the 'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
b.

c.
d.
Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the DC3D_ type from the
Remarks
140
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.
b.

c.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the DC3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and E from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DCC1D2

a.
ELEMENTs>TRUSS.
b.

types to TRUSS.
c.
d.
Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create TRUSS elements by selecting the

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the DCC1D2 from the
Remarks
ELSET parameter.
141
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DCC1D2D

a.
ELEMENTs>TRUSS.
b.

types to TRUSS.
c.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the DCC1D2 from the
TYPE and D from 'optional1' pull down menus of SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP] card
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ELSET parameter.

a.

b.

c.
Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the DCC2D4 type
Remarks
142
ANSA v14.x.x
The properties of DCC2D4 elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined
through a shell section inside ANSA.
Keyword
Created by

Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the DCC2D4 type
from the 'TYPE' and D from the 'optional1' pull down menus respectively (SHELL
Remarks
The properties of DCC2D4 elements are output in a solid section regardless they are defined
through a shell section inside ANSA.
143
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

a.
b.

c.

Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the DCC3D_ type from the
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
b.

c.
d.
Use the above functions to create 8-node linear bricks and hence select the DCC3D_ type from the
'TYPE' and D from the 'optional1' pulls down menus respectively (SOLID
Remarks
144
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DCOUP3D
Use one of the functions below:

1.
CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>NODES
2.
CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>SET
in the last step of the wizard click edit and switch to *DISTIBUTING COUPLING/DCOUP3D
COUPLING through *COUPLING [DISTIBUTING_COUPLING/DCOUP3D] card.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The ELSET parameter is automatically specified with the standard name: DCOUP3D_(eid). Take
control of the ELSET name by changing its eid trough the corresponding field of *COUPLING
[DISTIBUTING_COUPLING/DCOUP3D] card.
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DGAP
Functions to create 2-node GAPs:

a.
ELEMENTs>GAP.
b.

types to GAPs.
c.
Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create GAPs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menus of Head or Nut section.
d.
Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create GAPs by selecting the respective option

located in 'Rigid body type' pull down menu.
Use any of the above functions to create gap elements and hence select the DGAP type from the
TYPE pull down menu of *GAP [GAP_PROP] card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific PGAP card. See
also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.
145
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DS3
a.

b.

c.

d.
Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the 'TRIAS' option from the
pull down menus of 'Head' or 'Nut' section.
Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the DS_ type from the
TYPE pull down menu of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DS4

a.

b.

c.
Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the DS_ type from
Remarks
146
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DS6
a.

b.

combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs > Change Order to transit them to 2nd
order (6-node).
Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the DS_ type from the
TYPE pull down menu of SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=DS8
a.

b.
Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW or ON LINE EL by selecting 4 nodes and line elements

(BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with DECK > ABAQUS > ELEMENTs >
Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (8-node).
Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) shells and hence select the DS_ type from
the TYPE pull down menu (SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card
Remarks
147
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GAPCYL

a.
ELEMENTs>GAP.
b.

types to GAPs.
c.
d.

Use any of the above functions to create gap elements and hence select the GAPCYL type from the
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GAPSPHER

a.
ELEMENTs>GAP.
b.

types to GAPs.
c.
d.

Use any of the above functions to create gap elements and hence select the GAPSPHER type from
the TYPE pull down menu of *GAP [GAP_PROP] card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
148
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GAPUNI

a.
ELEMENTs>GAP.
b.

types to GAPs.
c.
d.

Use any of the above functions to create gap elements and hence select the GAPUNI type from the
TYPE pull down menu of PGAP card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific *GAP
[GAP_PROP] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GAPUNIT

a.
ELEMENTs>GAP.
b.

types to GAPs.
c.
d.

Use any of the above functions to create gap elements and hence select the GAPUNIT type from the
Remarks
149
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D2
ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>LINK by selecting 2 nodes.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1-d element types
to GASKETs.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific GASKET
SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the
name of ELSET parameter.
Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>STACK DIRECTION>INVERT or ROTATE to invert the orientation
of the selected link gaskets if desired. Use ELEMENTs>GASKET>ORIENT BY to assign the same
orientation in a sequence of connected gaskets.
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D2N
Functions to create three-dimensional (2-node) gasket elements:

a.
ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>LINK by selecting 2 nodes.
b.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1-d element

types to GASKETs.
Use the above functions to create three-dimensional (2-node) gaskets and hence select the N from
the 'optional1' TYPE pull down menu (GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION] card
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D4L
ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>LINE by selecting 4 nodes.
150
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ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>LINE by selecting 1st order quad shell elements.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing quad shells (1st and
2nd order), R3D (4-node), SURF (4-node) and 2nd order GASKET (GK3D6L) element types to
GASKETs.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D4LN
Functions to create three-dimensional line (4-node) gasket elements:

a.
b.
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>LINE by selecting 1st order quad shell elements.
c.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing quad shells (1 st

and 2nd order), R3D (4-node), SURF (4-node) and 2nd order GASKET (GK3D6L) element
types to GASKETs.
Use the above functions to create three-dimensional line (4-node) gaskets and hence select the N
from the 'optional1' TYPE pull down menu (GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION] card
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D6L
151
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ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>LINE by selecting 2nd order quad shell elements.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing quad shells (2 nd
order) element types to GASKETs (2nd order).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D6LN
Functions to create three-dimensional line (6-node) gasket elements:

a.
b.
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>LINE by selecting 2nd order quad shell elements.
c.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing quad shells

(2nd order) element types to GASKETs (2nd order).
Use the above functions to create three-dimensional line (6-node) gaskets and hence select the N
from the 'optional1' TYPE pull down menu (GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION] card
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ELEMENTs>GASKET>NODE>AREA by selecting 6 nodes.
152
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ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing PENTAs (1st order).

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing tria shells (1st order).
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (1st and 2nd
order), continuum shells (6-node) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D12M) element types to
GASKETs.
Remarks
SOLID ELEMENT NUMBERING parameter is supported only during input. ANSA reorders nodes
so as to define as 1st face the face specified in parameter.
Keyword
Created by

a.
b.
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing PENTAs (1st

order).
c.
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing tria shells (1st

order).
d. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (1 st

and 2nd order), continuum shells (6-node) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D12M) element
types to GASKETs.
Remarks
153
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing HEXAs (1st order).
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing quad shells (1st order).
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (1 st and 2nd
order), continuum shells (8-node) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D18) element types to GASKETs.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by

a.
b.
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing HEXAs (1st

order).
c.
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing quad shells (1st

order).
d. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (1 st

and 2nd order), continuum shells (8-node) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D18) element
types to GASKETs.
Remarks
154
ANSA v14.x.x

Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D12M

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing PENTAs (2nd order).
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing tria shells (2nd order).
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (2 nd order)
element types to GASKETs (2nd order).
Remarks
155
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=GK3D12MN

a.
b.
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing PENTAs (2nd

order).
c.
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing tria shells (2nd

order).
d. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (2 nd

Remarks
Keyword
Created by

ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing HEXAs (2nd order).
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing quad shells (2nd order).
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (2 nd order)
element types to GASKETs (2nd order).
Remarks
156
ANSA v14.x.x

Keyword
Created by

a.
b.
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Solids) by selecting existing HEXAs (2nd

order).
c.
ELEMENTs>GASKET>ELEM>AREA (from Shells) by selecting existing quad shells (2nd

order).
d. Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (2 nd

Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Remarks
*ELEMENT, TYPE=HEATCAP
ELEMENTs>HEATCAP
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific *HEATCAP
[HEATCAP_PROP] (Press F2 key in PID field). See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
157
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=JOINTC
ELEMENTs>JOINTC.
Using ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>1-d Entities function to switch existing 1D-element types
to JOINTCs.
Using AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create JOINTCs choosing the relative option from the
pull down menu of Body section.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific JOINT
[JOINT_PROP]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.
*ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D3
a.

b.

c.

d. Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the TRIAS option from
the pull down menus of Head or Nut section.
Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the M3D_ type from
the TYPE pull down menu of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[MEMBRANE_SECTION] card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [MEMBRANE_SECTION]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on
how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.
158
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D4

a.

b.

c.
Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the M3D_ type
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D4R

a.

b.

c.
from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menu of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT
TYPE [MEMBRANE_SECTION] card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
159
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D6
a.

b.
Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs >UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (6-node).
Use the above functions to create triangular (6-node) shells and hence select the M3D_ type from
the TYPE pull down menu of SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D8
a.

b.

(BEAM, TRUSS) respectively in combination with ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to
transit them to 2nd order (8-node).
[MEMBRANE_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
160
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=M3D8R
a.

b.

from the 'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menu (SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT
TYPE [MEMBRANE_SECTION] card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific *ELEMENT
MASS&*ELEMENT ROTARY [MASS]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine
the name of ELSET parameter.
*ELEMENT, TYPE=MASS
ELEMENTs>MASS>Node or Set.
ELEMENTs>UTIL>Mass Balance
Remarks
If PER ELEMENT or PER ELEMENT AREA TYPE (*ELEMENT MASS&*ELEMENT
ROTARY [MASS] card) is selected in case that ELEMENTs>MASS>Set is performed, the mass
points are written out in a *NONSTRUCTURAL MASS keyword.
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=PC3D
ELEMENTs>PC3D>Node or Set.
From the Module toolbar switch to TANK deck and use the TANK>SPH function to fill a closed
volume defined by faces with PC3D particle elements.
161
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [PC3D_SECTION]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
*ELEMENT, TYPE=PIPE31

a.
ELEMENTs>BEAM.
b.

types to BEAMs.
c.
d.

Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the PIPE31 type from the TYPE
pull down menu of BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM_SECTION] card that exists
in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=PIPE31H

a.
ELEMENTs>BEAM.
b.

types to BEAMs.
c.

162
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Use any of the above functions to create beams and hence select the PIPE31 type from the 'TYPE'
and H from the 'optional1' pull down menu of BEAM SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
[BEAM_SECTION] card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=R3D3
ELEMENTs>RIGID by selecting 3 nodes.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing triangular shells
(1st and 2nd order) and SURFs (3-node) element types to R3Ds.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=R3D4
ELEMENTs>RIGID by selecting 4 nodes.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing quad shells (1 st and
2nd order), SURFs (4-node), GASKETs (GK3D4L) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D6L) element
types to R3Ds.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=ROTARYI
1.
ELEMENTs>MASS>Node.
2.
ELEMENTs>MASS>Set by selecting ON EACH NODE TYPE.
Use one of the above functions to create mass points and type a value at least in one of the I 11,
I22, I33, I12, I13 and I23 fields to specify ROTARYI elements.
163
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S3R
a.

b.

c.

d.
Use AUXILIARIES>BOLT function to create SHELLs choosing the TRIAS option from the
Use the above functions to create triangular (3-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
Remarks
S3 element type is not supported during output because this is identical to element S3R (it can be
only read during input).
164
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S3RS
a.

b.

c.

d.
'TYPE' and RS from the 'optional1' pull down menu of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S3RT
a.

b.

c.

d.
'TYPE, R from the 'optional1' and T from 'optional2' pull down menu of SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card that exists in PR.LIST.
165
Remarks
ANSA v14.x.x
S3T element type is not supported during output because this is identical to element S3RT (it can be
only read during input).
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S4

a.

b.

c.
Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) shells and hence select the S_ type from the
Remarks
166
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S4R

a.

b.

c.
'TYPE' and R from the 'optional1' pull down menu of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S4R5

a.

b.

c.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-node),

SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.
'TYPE' and R5 from the 'optional1' pull down menu of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
167
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S4RS

a.

b.

c.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing R3D (4-node),

SURF (4-node), GASKET and GASKET (2nd order) element types to SHELLs.
'TYPE' and RS from the 'optional1' pull down menu of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S4RT

a.

b.

c.
'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional2'pull down menus of SHELL
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
168
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S4T

a.

b.

c.
'TYPE' and T from the 'optional2' pull down menus of SHELL SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S8R
a.

b.

TYPE pull down menu (SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card
Remarks
169
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S8R5
a.

b.

'TYPE' and R5 from the 'optional1' pull down menu (SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=S8RT
a.

b.

'TYPE', R from the 'optional1' and T from the 'optional2' pull down menus (SHELL SECTION &
Remarks
170
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=SC6R
ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>NODE by selecting 6 nodes properly.

ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ELEM by selecting triangular (3-node) shell elements.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (1 st and
2nd order), GASKETs (GK3D6) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D12M) element types to C.SHELL
(SC6R).
Remarks
SECTION&ELEMENT TYPE [CONTINUUM_SHELL_SECTION]. See also GENERAL
ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ELEM: The nodal thickness of shells precedes of the thickness of their
properties. In particular, if t1, t2, t3 and t4 fields of shell cards are specified then the function
generates c.shells by assigning an average thickness to each node. The thickness is calculated by the
sum of nodal thicknesses divided by the number of shells that share the current node.
Use ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ORIENT BY to assign the same orientation in a sequence of
connected continuum shells.
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=SC6RT
ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>NODE by selecting 6 nodes properly and switching 'optional1' menu to T.

ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ELEM by selecting triangular (3-node) shell elements and switching
'optional1' menu to T.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing PENTAs (1 st and
2nd order), GASKETs (GK3D6) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D12M) element types to C.SHELL
(SC6R) and switch 'optional1' menu to T.
Remarks
171
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=SC8R
ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>NODE by selecting 8 nodes properly.

ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ELEM by selecting 1st or/and 2nd quadrilateral shell elements.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (1st and 2nd
order), GASKETs (GK3D8) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D18) element types to C.SHELL
(SC8R).
Remarks
generates c.shells by assigning an average thickness to each node. The thickness is calculated by
the sum of nodal thicknesses divided by the number of shells that share the current node.
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=SC8RT
ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>NODE by selecting 8 nodes properly and switching 'optional1' menu to T.

ELEMENTs>C.SHELL>ELEM by selecting 1st or/and 2nd quadrilateral shell elements and
switching 'optional1' menu to T.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>3-d Entities function to switch existing HEXAs (1 st and 2nd
order), GASKETs (GK3D8) and 2nd order GASKETs (GK3D18) element types to C.SHELL
(SC8R) and switch 'optional1' menu to T.
Remarks
172
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=SFM3D3
ELEMENTs>SURF by selecting 3 nodes.

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing 1st order tria shells
(3-node) and R3D (3-node) element types to SURF (3-node).
Automatically AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity on 1st order tria shells.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific *SURFACE
SECTION [SURFACE_SECTION]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the

Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing 1st order quad shells
(4-node), R3D (4-node) and 1st line gaskets (GK3D4L) element types to SURF (4-node).
Automatically AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity on 1st order quad shells.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=SFM3D4R
Functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) surface elements:

a.
b.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing 1st order quad
shells (4-node), R3D (4-node) and 1st line gaskets (GK3D4L) element types to SURF (4node).
c.
Automatically AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity on 1st order quad shells.
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Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (4-node) surface elements and hence select the R
from the 'optional1' TYPE pull down menu (*SURFACE SECTION [SURFACE_SECTION]
card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing 2nd order tria shells
(6-node) and R3D (3-node) element types to SURF (6-node).
Automatically AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity on 2nd order tria shells.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing 2nd order quad
shells (8-node) and 1st and 2nd line gaskets (GK3D6L) element types to SURF (8-node).
Automatically AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity on 2nd order quad shells.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=SFM3D8R
a.
Use ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Type>2-d Entities function to switch existing 2nd order quad
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shells (8-node) and 1st and 2nd line gaskets (GK3D6L) element types to SURF (8-node).
b.
Automatically AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity on 2nd order quad shells.
Use the above functions to create quadrilateral (8-node) surface elements and hence select the R
from the 'optional1' TYPE pull down menu (*SURFACE SECTION [SURFACE_SECTION]
card located in PR.LIST).
Remarks
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=SPRING1
Created by
ELEMENTs>SPRING>ONE NODE by selecting one node, having defined Fixed Dir. TYPE
from the specific *SPRING [SPRING_PROP] card located in PR.LIST.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific *SPRING
[SPRING_PROP]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.
Keyword
*ELEMENT, TYPE=SPRING2
Created by
ELEMENTs>SPRING>TWO NODES by selecting two nodes, having defined Fixed Dir. TYPE
from the specific *SPRING [SPRING_PROP] card located in PR.LIST.
Remarks
parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=SPRINGA
ELEMENTs>SPRING>TWO NODES by selecting two nodes, having defined Axial. TYPE from
the specific *SPRING [SPRING_PROP] card located in PR.LIST.
175
Remarks
Keyword
ANSA v14.x.x
parameter.
*ELEMENT, TYPE=STRI3
Created by
This is supported only during input. ANSA converts it to element S3R assuming that these two
types are similar.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*ELEMENT, TYPE=STRI65
a.

b.
Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>NEW to create Trias by selecting 3 nodes in combination with

ELEMENTs>UTIL>Change Order to transit them to 2nd order (6-node).
TYPE pull down menu of SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [SHELL_SECTION] card
Remarks
176
Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=T3D2
Functions to create linear (2-node) 3-D truss element:

a.
ELEMENTs>TRUSS.
b.

types to TRUSS.
c.
d.
Use ELEMENTs>SHELL>ON LINE EL to create TRUSS elements by selecting the

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the T3D2 from the TYPE
pull down menu of SOLID SECTION [TRUSS_PROP] card that exists in PR.LIST.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific SOLID SECTION
[TRUSS_PROP]. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.
*ELEMENT, TYPE=T3D2E

a.
ELEMENTs>TRUSS.
b.

types to TRUSS.
c.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the E from the 'optional1'
Remarks
parameter.
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*ELEMENT, TYPE=T3D2H

a.
ELEMENTs>TRUSS.
b.

types to TRUSS.
c.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the H from the 'optional1'
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
parameter.
*ELEMENT, TYPE=T3D2T

a.
ELEMENTs>TRUSS.
b.

types to TRUSS.
c.

Use any of the above functions to create truss elements and hence select the T from the 'optional1'
Remarks
parameter.
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Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELEMENT, TYPE=Z(i)
1. ELEMENTs>ZELEMENT>NEW
2. Automatically by using AUXILIARIES>SUBSTR>LIST>NEW. When finishing with
substructure definition the Z elements are generated during output (see also tutorial 11 of docs
folder included in distribution package for more details concerning the substructure definitions).
Remarks
The number of TYPE parameter is determined through TYPE Z field of SUBSTRUCTURE

ELEMENT [ZELEMENT] card. Especially, when following method 2. type value in ELEMENT,
TYPE=Z filed to specify this number.
Press ? or F1' keys in FILE filed of ZELEMENT card to select the library where this substructure
resides. When following method 2. this parameter is defined automatically by the name of
substructure input file which is created during output.
The name of ELSET parameter is taken from ELSET parameter of *SUBSTRUCTURE
PROPERTY keyword (Name field of the aforementioned keyword card). See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine name of ELSET parameter.
Keyword
*ELEMENT OUTPUT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *ELEMENT OUTPUT Keyword and pressing

Remarks
parameter.
Press the Output Variables button and activate any variable to be written to the output database
for the specified element set or for all elements existing in the entire model. Alternatively, type the
field to give a list of the section points to be written to the output database.
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Keyword
Created by
Remarks
Keyword
ANSA v14.x.x
*ELGEN
Supported only during input.
It is interpreted to elements inside ANSA according to the parameters of the keyword.
*ELSET
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>SET>INFO>NEW, activating any SELECT MODE option (mainly

ELEMENT option) to include only elements in the current set and switching Output as: to Set in
SET [SET] card.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific SET [SET]card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.
The set can contain any element type except the MASS and ROTARYI elements. In these elements
the *ELSET option makes no sense.
The default type of a new set ('Output:' options) may be set or surface by switching the following
line of ANAS.defaults file to NO or YES respectively:
Abaqus.write set as surface = NO (variable: ndset.write_as_surface).
Switch AUXILIARY option to NO and DEFINED to YES so as the specific *ELSET option to be
exported (SET [SET] card).
The GENERATE option is supported through set ranges. To define a set with the GENERATE
option use MENUBAR>Containers>Sets>New, press the middle mouse button and 'Ok' to create
an empty set and Add>Set Range. In the RANGE [RANGE] card set the 'Type' to ELEMENT
and then fill in the start and end node IDs for the SUBAREA option of the 'Range Area' field. The
option ALL of the 'Range Area' field generates a set containing all the elements of the model.
Keyword
*EMBEDDED ELEMENT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>EMBEDDED>NEW
Remarks
The embedded and host elements can be defined through element sets (*ELSETs) by pressing the '?'
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key in EMBEDDED ELSET and HOST ELSET fields of *EMBEDDED ELEMENT card
respectively. The names of embedded elements set and HOST ELSET parameter can be specified
through the Name field of the corresponding SET [SET]cards. See also GENERAL REMARKS
on how to determine the names of embedded and host elements sets.
If embedded elements are defined directly with their ids in *EMBEDDED ELEMENT then they are
placed in a set with name Anonymous set of embedded elements during input. Thus, if output
again the element label will be written instead of their ids.
Keyword
*EMISSIVITY
Created by
By typing values in EMISS. And TEMP. fields of *SURFACE PROPERTY card. See also
*SURFACE PROPERTY keyword.
Remarks
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP. parameter is set to DEP. See also section
'Defining non-linear material properties (as a function of temperature) in tabular forms.' of
GENERAL REMARKS for more details. DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data
table defined in the above manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' column. The
Keyword
*END LOAD CASE
Created by
Automatically when at least one *LOAD CASE is defined.
Remarks
See also *LOAD CASE keyword.
Keyword
*END STEP
Created by
Automatically at the end of each *STEP.
Remarks
See also *STEP keyword.
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Keyword
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*ENERGY FILE
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *ENERGY FILE Keyword and pressing the

Remarks
parameter.
Keyword
*ENERGY OUTPUT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching Keyword to *ENERGY OUTPUT and pressing

Remarks
parameter.
Press the Output Variables button and activate any variable to be written to the output database for
the specified element set or for all elements existing in the entire model. Alternatively, type the
identifying keys for the energy variables, separated with commas, through the corresponding
(Identifying Keys) field of ENERGY VARIABLES window.
Switch ANALYSIS to *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT and then PER ELEMENT SET to PER SET and
PER SECTION to PER SECTION in order to define the relative parameters. The parameters are
written out only if 'Output Format' is set to 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Keyword
*ENERGY PRINT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching Keyword to *ENERGY PRINT and pressing the

Remarks
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parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*EOS
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, setting 'Elasticity' to EOS and then

*EOS option to YES.
Remarks
Keyword
*EOS SHEAR
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, setting 'Elasticity' to EOS and then

*EOS SHEAR option to YES while *EOS=YES.
Remarks
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP parameter is set to YES. See also section
'Defining non-linear material properties (as a function of temperature) in tabular forms.' of
GENERAL REMARKS for more details. DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data
Keyword
Created by
*EQUATION
CONSTRAINTs>EQUATION>MANY NODES.
CONSTRAINTs>EQUATION>TWO NODES.
Remarks
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Keyword
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
*EXPANSION
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the

*EXPANSION option to YES.
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>GASKET BEHAVIOR and switching the
*EXPANSION option to YES.
Remarks
the last column of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field to define the corresponding
table at each TYPE that is used). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table
specific *EXPANSION option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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Keyword
*FABRIC
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the *FABRIC

option to YES while 'Elasticity'=FABRIC.
Remarks
Up to eight PROPERTIES are supported.

specific *FABRIC option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
*FAIL STRAIN
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL
STRAIN option to YES while 'Elasticity'=ELASTIC.
and
switching
the
*FAIL
Remarks
the last column of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field to define the strain-based
failure criteria - temperature table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table
specific *FAIL STRAIN option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*FAIL STRESS
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL
STRESS option to YES while 'Elasticity'=ELASTIC.
and
switching
the
*FAIL
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the last column of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field to define the stress-based
failure criteria - temperature table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table
specific *FAIL STRESS option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*FASTENER
CONSTRAINTs>FASTENER>Node by selecting nodes to define fasteners.

CONSTRAINTs>FASTENER>Element by selecting connector elements to define fasteners.
CONSTRAINTs>FASTENER>Set by selecting set of nodes or set of connector elements to define
fasteners.
By following the below procedure:
1. Define
spotweld
points,
gumdrops
and
MENUBAR>Assembly>Define Connections or Convert.
spotweld
lines
through
2. Use MENUBAR>Assembly>Connection Manager>REALIZE by selecting the above

spotweld types.
3. Set 'FE Representation:' either to ABAQUS FASTENER or SPIDER2 (Spec: ABAQUS
FASTENER) and Aplly to generate them.
Remarks
The REFERENCE NODE SET parameter is defined when CONSTRAINTs> FASTENER>Node

or Set is performed. In this case the set should contain only nodes.
The ELSET parameter is defined when CONSTRAINTs > FASTENER > Element or Set is
performed. In this case the set should contain only connector elements. Up to eleven connector
elements can be used to model a fastener.
There are 4 cases of FASTENER definition:
a) When 'standalone'=no and 'connector'=no then define REFERENCE NODE SET parameter
through REF NSET field by selecting a node set. Specify a *CONNECTOR SECTION (through
CONN. SECTION field) in order to define ELSET parameter with an empty set (the name of this
set is determined by the 'Name' field of Connector Section card).
b) When 'standalone'=no and 'connector'=yes then define ELSET parameter through ELSET id field
by selecting a set with connector elements.
c) When 'standalone'=yes and 'connector'=no then define REFERENCE NODE SET parameter
through 'ref node' field by picking just one node from screen. Specify a *CONNECTOR SECTION
(through CONN. SECTION field) in order to define ELSET parameter with an empty set (the name
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of this set is determined by the 'Name' field of Connector Section card).

d) When 'standalone'=yes and 'connector'=yes then define ELSET parameter through connector(i)
fields by picking single connector elements from the screen for each connector(i) field (ANSA
creates automatically an element set that contains all specified connectors during output.
When defining FASTENERs trough Connection Manager (REALIZE) the below cases are possible:
The specified value in 'Search Dist:' field is assigned to SEARCH R field of FASTENER card and
consequently the SEARCH RADIUS parameter is defined (if the field is left blank the default value
is set which is 10).
Activate 'Use Connector' flag to define case d) of previous remark. In addition, press '?' key in
'CONECTOR PID:' field to select the *CONNECTOR SECTION for this connector. Deactivate the
above flag to define case c) of previous remark (if a *CONNECTOR SECTION is specified in
'CONECTOR PID:' field this is assigned in CONN. SECTION field of FASTENER card.
Activate 'Create Single Fastener' flag to generate a single fastener for all the connections with the
same connectivity. That means, all connectors or reference nodes (according to the status of 'Use
Connector' flag) will be added to a set. This fastener will not be deleted unless Erase FE is
performed for all the connections that use it.
If 'Use Single Surface' flag is inactive the FASTENER is defined with as many surfaces as the
number of Pi columns. Instead one single surface is created containing the elements of all P(i)
columns (parts or properties). In case P(i) columns host the same property or module id, ANSA
generates a single surface with all layers regardless if the flag is active or not.
Type '? key in 'FASTENER PID:' field to create or select an existing *FASTENER PROPERTY
and consequently to determine the name of PROPERTY parameter.
Specify a value in 'Influence Radius' field in order to determine INFLUENCE RADIUS parameter
(the value is set to INFLUENCE R field of FASTENER card).
The vector of the projection direction can be specified through V1, V2 and V3 fields when
ADJUST is set to NO (*FASTENER [FASTENER] card).
Up to twelve surfaces can be connected for each fastener interaction (press the ? key in SURF1,
, SURF12 fields of *FASTENER [FASTENER] card to define the surfaces by selecting sets
of elements, facets of solids and edges of shells).
Press ? key in INTERACTION field, edit the defined interaction and type a new name in Name
field to determine the INTERACTION NAME parameter. Do the same in PID field to determine
the PROPERTY parameter (*FASTENER [FASTENER] card). See also GENERAL REMARKS
on how to determine the names of REFERENCE NODE SET, ELSET, INTERACTION NAME,
PROPERTY and ORIENTATION parameters.
The ATTACHMENT METHOD parameter is written out only if 'Output Format' menu is switched
to 6.8 and later(ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
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*FASTENER PROPERTY
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>FASTENER.
Through PID field of FASTENER card (See also *FASTENER keyword).
Through FASTENER PID field of Connection Manager with FE Representation ABAQUS
FASTENER (See also *FASTENER keyword).
Remarks
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific FASTENER
PROPERTY [FASTENER_PROPERTY]card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
determine the name of NAME parameter.
Type 1 to 6 in DOF field to define the degrees of freedom that will be constrained.
The half of specified value in D column of connection manager is assigned as RADIUS in
*FASTENER PROPERTY card. If value of D column is zero and 'Use Thickness to Diameter Map'
flag is active the value of RADIUS parameter is calculated through thickness rule as described in
ANSA.defaults file.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of FASTENER PROPERTY
[FASTENER_PROPERTY] card) so as the specific *FASTENER PROPERTY option to be
Keyword
*FIELD
Created by
Using INIT.CONDIT.>FIELD>Node or Set and setting DATA to HISTORY (*INITIAL

CONDITIONS, TYPE=FIELD [INITIAL CONDITIONS TYPE=FIELD] card).
Remarks
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the node set names and the name of
AMPLITUDE parameter.
If 'Field' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is active,
all *FIELD options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
Up to 5 temperature points are supported.
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Keyword
ANSA v14.x.x
*FILE FORMAT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>*FILE FORMAT and switching at least one of the two parameters to
YES, ASCII or ZERO INCREMENT (the button text is coloured red to indicate that the current
keyword is defined).
Remarks
Switch both parameters (ASCII and ZERO INCREMENT) to NO to deactivate keyword.
Keyword
*FILE OUTPUT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *FILE OUTPUT Keyword and pressing the

Remarks
This option is used only in Abaqus/Explicit analyses and so *DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS
should be defined.
Keyword
Created by
*FILM
LOADs>FILM>Element.
LOADs>FILM>Set.
Remarks
Switch film amplitude to Film Property and specify the name of film property table through
FILM PROPERTY field. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of
AMPLITUDE and FILM AMPLITUDE parameters as well as the element set names and the names
of film property table.
For sets the option 'Output as:' should be switched to Set in order to output *FILM keyword.
FILM>Element option is used.
If 'Film' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is active,
all *FILM options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
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Keyword
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*FILM PROPERTY
Created by
Setting film amplitude to Film Property and pressing ? key in FILM PROPERTY field to
define the film coefficient as a function of temperature (*FILM [FILM] card). See also *FILM
keyword.
Remarks
Type any name in Name field of the specific DATA TABLE card to determine the NAME
parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME parameter.
Keyword
Created by
Remarks
*FILTER

1.
Use AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW by selecting DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS because

*FILTER can be used only in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.
2.
Switch Keyword to *OUTPUT and set PARAMETER option to HISTORY.
3.
Press the ? key in FILTER field to define a new *FILTER.
4.
Double click on it to show its ID in the corresponding field.
5.
Press the INSERT button to declare the definition (STEP card).
Type any name in Name field of the specific *FILTER [FILTER] card to determine the NAME
parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME parameter.
START CONDITION parameter is exported only if 'Output Format' menu is switched to 6.7 or 6.8
during output.
Keyword
Created by
*FIXED MASS SCALING
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *FIXED MASS SCALING Keyword and

pressing the INSERT button to declare the definition.
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Remarks
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Press the ? key into ELSET field to define the element set for which this mass scaling definition is
being applied. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one
output requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ELSET
parameter.
Select DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS because *FIXED MASS SCALING can be used only
in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.
Keyword
Created by
*FLUID BEHAVIOR
MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>FLUID BEHAVIOR.
Automatically by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity.
Remarks
Switch Output Format option to 6.11 (General tab of ABAQUS Output Parameters window) in
order to write the keyword for an Abaqus/Standard analysis.
card) so as the specific FLUID BEHAVIOR option to be written to the output file (.inp). In order to
avoid the above, activate the 'set default' option of an already existing FLUID BEHAVIOR in
MATDB. Then when creating a new FLUID BEHAVIOR, this will take the properties of the
FLUID BEHAVIOR in MATDB and the DEFINED=YES automatically.
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of FLUID BEHAVIOR [FLUID
BEHAVIOR] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME
parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*FLUID CAVITY
AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>FLUID CAVITY>NEW.
Remarks
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Up to 16 fluid behaviours can be specified if MIXTURE parameter is defined (switch 2 nd menu to
MIXTURE).
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of FLUID CAVITY [FLUID
CAVITY] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME,
BEHAVIOR and SURFACE parameters. Node set name for REF NODE is supported only during
input.
Keyword
Created by
*FLUID EXCHANGE
AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>FLUID EXCHANGE>NEW.
Remarks
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of *FLUID EXCHANGE
[FLUID EXCHANGE] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of
NAME, PROPERTY and SURFACE parameters.
Keyword
*FLUID EXCHANGE ACTIVATION
Created by
AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>FLUID EXCHANGE ACTIVATION>NEW.
Remarks
Due to the fact that it is valid only in an ABAQUS/Explicit analysis activate 'Abaqus Explicit
output' flag during output. In addition, specify STEP field by selecting the id of a DYNAMIC,
EXPLICIT step so as to be written as history data.
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE parameter and fluid
exchange names.
Press '?' key in 'FLUID EXCHANGE' field to select the desired fluid exchanges that will be
activated from the list that opens and click INSERT button to declare the definition.
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Keyword
Created by
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*FLUID EXCHANGE PROPERTY
AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>FLUID EXCHANGE PROPERTY>NEW.

Remarks
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of *FLUID EXCHANGE
PROPERTY [FLUID EXCHANGE PROPERTY] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how
to determine the name of NAME parameter.
The pressure or temperature difference, average absolute pressure, average temperature and values
may be specified only if DEP option is set to YES. They are introduced in the last columns of the
table in the sequence as described in ABAQUS manual (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field
to define the corresponding table according to the TYPE parameter). DEPENDENCIES parameter
is supported if the data table defined in the above manner contains other columns after the
Keyword
*FLUID INFLATOR
Created by
AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>FLUID INFLATOR>NEW.
Remarks
output' flag during output.
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of *FLUID INFLATOR [FLUID
INFLATOR] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME and
PROPERTY parameters.
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Keyword
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*FLUID INFLATOR ACTIVATION
Created by
AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>FLUID INFLATOR ACTIVATION>NEW.
Remarks
output' flag during output. In addition, specify STEP field by selecting the id of an DYNAMIC,
EXPLICIT step so as to be written as history data.
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of INFLATION TIME AMPLITUDE
and MASS FLOW AMPLITUDE parameters.
Press '?' key in 'FLUID INFLATOR' field to select the desired fluid inflators that will be activated
from the list that opens and click INSERT button to declare the definition.
Keyword
*FLUID INFLATOR MIXTURE
Created by
AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>FLUID INFLATOR PROPERTY>NEW and switching *FLUID

INFLATOR MIXTURE to YES.
Remarks
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of each specified BEHAVIOR
parameter. Up to 8 BEHAVIORs can be specified.
Set DEP option to YES to define the mass fraction or molar fraction as a function of inflation time.
(Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field to define the corresponding table).
Keyword
*FLUID INFLATOR PROPERTY
Created by
AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>FLUID INFLATOR PROPERTY>NEW.
Remarks
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of *FLUID INFLATOR
PROPERTY [FLUID INFLATOR PROPERTY] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how
to determine the name of NAME parameter.
Set DEP option to YES to define the respective components of each TYPE as a function of
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inflation time. (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field to define the corresponding table).
Keyword
Created by
*FREQUENCY
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *FREQUENCY option into the pull
down menu of ANALYSIS section.
Using AUXILIARIES>SUBSTR>LIST>New, activating 'Select Eigenmodes' flag and pressing '?'
key in Frequency Step field to create a new *FREQUENCY step (SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYIS
CREATOR card).
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Left-click on the Parameters button to specify the parameters as desired.
*FRICTION

1.

2.
Set to YES the *FRICTION option and type ? key in FRICT_ID field to define a new
*FRICTION through *FRICT/HELP card (The same card appears when
AUXILIARIES>FRICTION>FRICTION>NEW is performed).
3.
Specify the parameters in the *FRICTION [FRICTION] card as needed, press OK and
double click on it to show its ID in FRICT_ID field.
4.
Press
OK
in
SURFACE
INTERACTION/CONTACT
PROPERTIES
Following the 2 to 4 steps above when using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>GAP.

Pressing the ? key in *FRICTION field located in CONNECTOR FRICTION
[CONNECTOR_BEHAVIOR_ATTRIBUTE] card so as to define *FRICTION in conjunction with
*CONNECTOR FRICTION. See also *CONNECTOR FRICTION keyword.
Pressing the ? key in *FRICT field located in CHANGE FRICTION [CHANGE FRICTION]
card so as to define *FRICTION in conjunction with *CHANGE FRICTION. See also *CHANGE
FRICTION keyword.
Remarks
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Keyword
*GAP
Created by
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>GAP.
Remarks
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of PGAP card) so as the specific *GAP option
to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
*GAP CONDUCTANCE
Created by
1.

2.
Set the *GAP CONDUCTANCE option a to YES nd type ? key in one of the K-P-T
TABLE or K-D-T TABLE fields to define gap conductance as a function of pressure and
temperature or clearance and temperature respectively.
3.
Specify the table in the DATA TABLE HELP card as needed, press OK and double click
on it to show its ID in the corresponding field.
4.
Press
OK
in
SURFACE
INTERACTION/CONTACT
PROPERTIES
Use MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>GAP and set the *GAP CONDUCTANCE

option to YES.
Remarks
The PRESSURE parameter is written out when K-P-T TABLE field is specified.
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*GAP HEAT GENERATION
Created by
1.

2.
Set the *GAP HEAT GENERATION option to YES and fill the N (n, fraction) and J (f,
weighting factor) fields as needed.
3.
Press
OK
in
SURFACE
INTERACTION/CONTACT
PROPERTIES
Use MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>GAP and set the *GAP HEAT GENERATION

option to YES.
Remarks
Keyword
*GAP RADIATION
Created by
1.

2.
Set the *GAP RADIATION option to YES and fill the fields as needed.
3.
Press
OK
in
SURFACE
INTERACTION/CONTACT
PROPERTIES
Use MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>GAP and set the *GAP RADIATION option to

YES.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Press the ? key in F-D TABLE field to define the dependence of the view factor on gap
clearance in tabular form.
*GASKET BEHAVIOR
MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>GASKET BEHAVIOR.
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Remarks
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Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of GASKET BEHAVIOR [GASKET
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *GASKET BEHAVIOR option to be written to the output
file (.inp). In order to avoid the above activate either the 'set default' or 'set default for
prop=GASKET_SECTION' options of an already existing GASKET BEHAVIOR in MATDB.
Then when creating a new GASKET BEHAVIOR or a GASKET SECTION respectively, this will
take the properties of the GASKET BEHAVIOR in MATDB and the DEFINED=YES
automatically.
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of GASKET BEHAVIOR
[CONNECTOR BEHAVIOR] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the
Keyword
*GASKET CONTACT AREA
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>GASKET
*CONTACT A. option to YES.
BEHAVIOR
and
setting
the
Remarks
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *GASKET CONTACT AREA option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
the last column of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field to define the dependence of
contact area or width versus closure curves on temperature). DEPENDENCIES parameter is
Keyword
*GASKET ELASTICITY
Created by
*ELASTICITY option to YES.
BEHAVIOR
and
setting
the
Remarks
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *GASKET ELASTICITY option to be written to the output
file (.inp).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP option (of each COMPONENT) is set to
YES. They are introduced in the last column for each selected COMPONENT respectively (Press
the ? key in DATA TABLE to define the corresponding table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is
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Keyword
*GASKET SECTION
Created by
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>GASKET.
Remarks
Press the ? key in MID field of *GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION] card and choose
between the material or gasket behavior so as to define the MATERIAL or BEHAVIOR parameter
respectively.
Specify the direction thickness by picking two grid points from the screen (Press F1 key in one of
the N1, N2 and N3 fields).
Type any name in Name field of the specific *GASKET SECTION [GASKET_SECTION]
card to specify the ELSET parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the
names of ELSET, MATERIAL, BEHAVIOR and ORIENTATION parameters.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of *GASKET SECTION
[GASKET_SECTION] card) so as the specific *GASKET SECTION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
Keyword
*GASKET THICKNESS BEHAVIOR
Created by
*THICKNESS option to YES.
BEHAVIOR
and
setting
the
Remarks
BEHAVIOR] card) so as the specific *GASKET THICKNESS BEHAVIOR option to be written
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP option (of each DIRECTION) is set to YES.
They are introduced in the last column for each selected DIRECTION respectively (Press the ?
key in DATA TABLE to define the corresponding table according to the VARIABLE and TYPE
that is chosen in each case). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in
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Keyword
Created by
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*GEOSTATIC
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *GEOSTATIC option into the pull
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*GLOBAL DAMPING
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *STEADY STATE DYNAMICS, *MODAL

DYNAMIC, *RANDOM RESPONSE and pressing the *GLOBAL DAMPING button located in
ANALYSIS section.
Remarks
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Keyword
*HEADING
Created by
Automatically during output in any input file (.inp).
Remarks
The heading name can be specified through the AUXILIARIES>COMMENT>EDIT function.
Keyword
*HEAT TRANSFER
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *HEAT TRANSFER option into the pull
Remarks
Keyword
*HEATCAP
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>HEATCAP
Remarks
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of *HEATCAP [HEATCAP_PROP] card) so as
the specific *HEATCAP option to be written to the output file (.inp).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP option is set to DEP. They are introduced in
the last column of the table (Press the ? key in C-T field to define the capacitance-temperature
table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in the above manner
contains other columns after the 'Temperature' column. The number of these columns (var(i))
determines the number of DEPEDENCIES parameter.
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Keyword
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*HYPERELASTIC
Created by
Using
*HYPERELASTIC option to YES ('Elasticity'=HYPERELASTIC).
and
switching
the
Remarks
specific *HYPERELASTIC option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Up to eight PROPERTIES are supported.
the last column of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE to define the corresponding table
according to the N that is chosen).
Keyword
*HYPERFOAM
Created by
Using
*HYPERFOAM option to YES while 'Elasticity'=HYPERFOAM.
and
switching
the
Remarks
specific *HYPERFOAM option to be written to the output file (.inp).
the last column of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE to define the corresponding table
according to the N that is chosen).
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Keyword
*IMPERFECTION
Created by
INIT.CONDIT.>IMPERF. and selecting nodes of any entity.
Remarks
The INPUT parameter is supported only during input. In output, the data lines are always written
under keyword line (*IMPERFECTION).
Keyword
Created by
Remarks
*INCLUDE

1.
Use MENUBAR>Containers>Database>Includes.
2.
Right-click in include area to create a new include.
3.
Keep both flags (inline and read-only) inactive or activate only the read-only flag so as to
write out its reference in the main file.
Edit the Name field of the specific include and type any name to specify the INPUT parameter.
See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of INPUT parameter.
The PASSWORD parameter is supported only during input and output. Encrypted files are not
supported and thus not loaded in the ANSA database.
Keyword
*INCREMENTATION OUTPUT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *INCREMENTATION OUTPUT Keyword and

Remarks
Press the Output Variables button and activate any variable to be written to the output database.
Select DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS because *INCREMENTATION OUTPUT can be used
only in an Abaqus/Explicit analysis.
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Keyword
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*INELASTIC HEAT FRACTION
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the *INELASTIC

HEAT FRACTION option to YES.
Remarks
specific *INELASTIC HEAT FRACTION option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
*INERTIA RELIEF
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, pressing the *INERTIA RELIEF button located in

ANALYSIS section and switch 'define' option to YES.
Remarks
To define a local coordinate system for PARAM=ORIENTATION, press the ? key in 'coordinate'
field to select an already existing coordinate system or to create a new one from COORDINATE
SYSTEMS HELP card.
Keyword
Created by
*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=FIELD
Using INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>FIELD>Node and switching the DATA option to MODEL

through *INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=FIELD [NITIAL CONDITIONS TYPE=FIELD]
card.
Using INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>FIELD>Set and switching the DATA option to MODEL
through *INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=FIELD [NITIAL CONDITIONS TYPE=FIELD]
card.
Remarks
The node set names can be specified through the Name field of the specific SET [SET] card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the node set names.
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Keyword
*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=FLUID PRESSURE
Created by
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>FLUID PRESSURE>Node.
Remarks
The node set name is supported only during input.
Keyword
*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=HARDENING
Created by
ANSA v14.x.x
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>HARDENING>Element.
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>HARDENING>Set.
Remarks
The element set names can be specified through the Name field of the specific SET [SET] card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the element set names.
Switch PARAM pull down menu to SECTION POINT to define SECTION POINTS
PARAMETER.
Up to 16 section points may be specified to define a piecewise hardening variation through the
thickness of a shell section.
Keyword
*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=NODE REF COORDINATE
Created by
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>REF COORDINATE>Node, switching 'write as' to NODE REF

COORDINATE and selecting nodes of membrane elements.
Remarks
The keyword is valid only if 'Output Format' option is switched to 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 or 6.8 (ABAQUS
Output Parameters window.
under keyword line (*INITIAL CONDTIONS, TYPE=NODE REF COORDINATE).
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Keyword
Created by
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*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=PLASTIC STRAIN
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>STRAIN>Element.
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>STRAIN>Set.
Remarks
Up to 16 section points may be specified to define initial plastic strains within an element.
Keyword
Created by
*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=POROSITY
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>POROSITY>Element.
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>POROSITY>Set.
Remarks
Keyword
*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=REF COORDINATE
Created by
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>REF COORDINATE>Node and selecting nodes of membrane

elements.
Remarks
ANSA assigns automatically the same element id with the corresponding membrane element ids
where the nodes belong to. If referenced mesh is specified with nodes that do not reside in
membrane elements then the reference coordinates cannot be written out.
under keyword line (*INITIAL CONDTIONS, TYPE=REF COORDINATE).
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Keyword
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*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=ROTATING VELOCITY
Created by
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>VELOCITY>Rotating Vel.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=STRESS
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>STRESS>Element.
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>STRESS>Set.
Remarks
Up to 16 section points may be specified to define initial stresses within an element.
Keyword
Created by
*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=TEMPERATURE
1. Using INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>TEMPERATURE>Node and switching the DATA

option to MODEL through *TEMPERATURE [TEMPERATURE] card.
2. Using INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>TEMPERATURE>Set and switching the DATA option
to MODEL through *TEMPERATURE [TEMPERATURE] card.
3. Using INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>TEMPERATURE>File and switching the DATA option
to MODEL through *TEMPERATURE [TEMPERATURE] card.
Remarks
Press '?' key in 'file_name' field (when following case 3. to define FILE and subsequent parameters)
in order to select *.fil or *.odb file (through File Manager that opens) from which data will be read.
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Keyword
Created by
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*INITIAL CONDITIONS, TYPE=VELOCITY
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>VELOCITY>Node.
INIT.CONDIT.>INIT.COND.>VELOCITY>Set.
Remarks
Specify the translational velocities through vx, vy and vz fields (1, 2, 3 DOF) and the rotational
velocities through vxr, vyr and vzr fields (4, 5, 6 DOF).
Keyword
Created by
*INTEGRATED OUTPUT
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *INTEGRATED OUTPUT Keyword and

Using AUXILIARIES>SECTION>Assistant, activating the 'Create integrated output for step' flag
of SECTION ASSISTANT-Preview card and pressing the '?' key in the corresponding field to
select the step in which the current *INTEGRATED OUTPUT will be defined. The 'SECTION
PLANE' field is automatically filled with the id of the created cross section.
Remarks
Press the ? key in SECTION PLANE field to create a new section by filling the fields of
SECTION [CUTTING_SURFACE] card as needed. In this case the SURFACE parameter is
specified. If the INTEGRATED OUTPUT SECTION option of SECTION
[CUTTING_SURFACE] card is set to YES the SECTION parameter is specified. The user is able
to select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output requests quickly (when
switching to SURFACE or ELSET options).
The names of SURFACE and SECTION parameters can be specified through the Name field of
SECTION [CUTTING_SURFACE] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine
the names of SURFACE and SECTION parameters.
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Keyword
Created by
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*INTEGRATED OUTPUT SECTION
Using AUXILIARIES>SECTION>INFO>NEW and setting the INTEGRATED OUTPUT

SECTION option of SECTION [CUTTING_ SURFACE] card to YES.
Using AUXILIARIES>SECTION>Assistant. The REF NODE and ORIENTATION fields are
automatically filled when the corresponding flags of SECTION ASSISTANT-Preview card are
activated.
Remarks

The SURFACE and NAME parameters are specified with the same name. The names of SURFACE
and NAME parameters can be specified through the Name field of SECTION
[CUTTING_SURFACE] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names
of SURFACE, NAME and ORIENTATION parameters.
The node set name of REF NODE parameter is supported only during input.
Keyword
*INTERACTION OUTPUT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *INTERACTION OUTPUT Keyword and

pressing the INSERT button to declare the definition (The keyword is valid only if 'Output Format'
option is switched to 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 or 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Remarks
Press the ? key in INTERACTION field to create a new interaction. If NSET field of
*INTERACTION OUTPUT [INTERACTION_ OUTPUT] card is specified, the NSET
parameter is written out instead of NAME parameter.
The NAME and NSET parameters of the created interaction can be determined through the
INTERACTION VARIABLES card (Output Variables button) as well. See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine the names of NAME and NSET parameters.
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Keyword
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*INTERACTION PRINT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *INTERACTION PRINT Keyword and

pressing the INSERT button to declare the definition .(The keyword is valid only if 'Output Format'
option is switched to 6.5, 6.6, 6.7 or 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Remarks
Press the ? key in INTERACTION field to create a new interaction. If NSET field of
*INTERACTION OUTPUT [INTERACTION_ OUTPUT] card is specified, the NSET
parameter is written out instead of NAME parameter.
The NAME and NSET parameters of the created interaction can be specified through the
INTERACTION VARIABLES card (Output Variables button). The other optional parameters
(FREQUENCY, SUMMARY, TOTALS) can be specified through this card as well. See also
GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of NAME and NSET parameters.
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Keyword
*JOINT
Created by
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>JOINT
Remarks
Switch the desired SPRING_i or/and DASHPOT_i pull down menus to YES to define joint behavior
for the each of the six local directions.
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of ELSET and ORIENTATION
parameters.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of *JOINT [JOINT_PROP] card) so as the
specific *JOINT option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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Keyword
Created by
*KINEMATIC

1. CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>NODES
2. CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>SET
and switch to *KINEMATIC COUPLING through the *COUPLING [COUPLING] card.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The degrees of freedom to be constrained, may be specified in DOF field of *COUPLING

[COUPLING] card.
*KINEMATIC COUPLING

1. CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>NODES
2. CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>SET
and switch to *KINEMATIC
[COUPLING] card.
Remarks
COUPLING
COUPLING
through
the
*COUPLING
The degrees of freedom to be constrained, may be specified either in C(i) fields at each coupling
node or in C field if set of nodes is used (*COUPLING [COUPLING] card).
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ORIENTATION parameter.
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Keyword
*LOAD CASE
Created by
AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and use 'New *LOAD CASE' option by right clicking on step item.
Remarks
Press ? key in Step field to define a step that is required for the load case definition (through
MENUBAR>Containers>Database).
Type any name in Name field of *LAOD CASE card to specify the NAME parameter(through
MENUBAR>Containers>Database). Left click on 'Name' column field of ACTIVE TASK card
(AUXILIARIES>STEP) to specify the name of current *LOAD CASE item. See also GENERAL
Press ? key in BOUNDARY/LOAD field, select the desired load or boundary condition from
the corresponding card and click INSERT button to include loads and boundary conditions within a
load case definition (through MENUBAR>Containers>Database). Alternatively drag and drop
*BOUNDARY, *CLOAD and *DLOAD items in order to add or remove them from the current
*LOAD CASE item accordingly (through ACTIVE TASK card).
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Keyword
*M1
Created by

SECTION, SECTION to NONLINEAR SECTION and setting *M1 to YES.
Remarks
[BEAM SECTION] card) so as the specific *M1 option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Switch 'M1 behavior' to ELASTIC and 'M1 variation' to LINEAR to define the corresponding
options.
All the properties (stiffness, axial force, strain etc.) are given in a tabular form through M1 D.
TABLE field (Press the ? key in M1 D. TABLE field to define the corresponding table, if
LINEAR option is specified the above field appears by setting M1 DEP option to YES).
Keyword
*M2
Created by

SECTION, SECTION to NONLINEAR SECTION and setting *M2 to YES.
Remarks
[BEAM SECTION] card) so as the specific *M2 option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Switch 'M2 behavior' to ELASTIC and 'M2 variation' to LINEAR to define the corresponding
options.
All the properties (stiffness, axial force, strain etc.) are given in a tabular form through M2 D.
TABLE field (Press the ? key in M2 D. TABLE field to define the corresponding table, if
LINEAR option is specified the above field appears by setting M1 DEP option to YES).
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Keyword
Created by
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*MASS
ELEMENTs>MASS>Node.
ELEMENTs>MASS>Set.
ELEMENTs>UTIL>Mass Balance.
Remarks
Type any name in Name field of the specific *ELEMENT MASS & *ELEMENT ROTARY
[MASS] card to specify the ELSET parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
If PER ELEMENT or PER ELEMENT AREA TYPE (*ELEMENT MASS&*ELEMENT
ROTARY [MASS] card) is selected, the mass points are written out in a *NONSTRUCTURAL
MASS keyword in case that ELEMENTs> MASS>Set is performed.
In order to ouput the COPOSITE option of the *MASS keyword fill in the 'COMPOSITE mass'
field in the *ELEMENT MASS & ELEMENT ROTARY [MASS] card.
Keyword
*MASS DIFUSSION
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *MASS DIFUSSION option into the
pull down menu of ANALYSIS section.
Remarks
Keyword
*MATERIAL
Created by
MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL.
Remarks
Type any name in Name field of the specific MATERIAL [MATERIAL] card to specify the
NAME parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME
parameter.
specific *MATERIAL option to be written to the output file (.inp). In order to avoid the above
activate 'set default' or 'set default for prop=any section' options of an already existing MATERIAL
in MATDB. Then when creating a new MATERIAL or a section type (SHELL_SECTION,
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SOLID_SECTION etc.) according to which type is activated in 'set default for prop' option
respectively, this will take the properties of the MATERIAL in MATDB and the DEFINED=YES
automatically.
Keyword
*MEMBRANE SECTION
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>SHELL and switching the TYPE pull down

menu to M3D_.
Remarks
Type any name in Name field of the specific SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[MEMBRANE SECTION] card to specify the NAME parameter. See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine the names of NAME, MATERIAL, CONTROLS and
ORIENTATION parameters.
The most simple ways to define the NODAL THICKNESS parameter:
A)
1. Use ELEMENTs>INFO>FILT.MOD.SHELL
2. Select the desired membrane elements defined by the specific *MEMEBANE SECTION
3. Type any value in t1, t2, t3, and t4 fields so as to define varying thickness in membrane
elements.
4. Activate the Output elements thickness flag in conjunction with - as NODAL
THICKNESS option through ABAQUS Output Parameters card during output.
If nodal thickness has been assigned at least in all nodes of an element then in all other elements
that reside in the same property will be assigned automatically nodal thickness during output.
B)
Using NODE>THICKNESS options.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[MEMBRANE SECTION] card) so as the specific *MEMBRANE SECTION option to be written
Keyword
Created by
*MODAL DAMPING
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and pressing the *MODAL DAMPING button of ANALYSIS

parameters section of STEP card.
216
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Specify the data lines according to the selected PARAMETER and DEFINITION options and press
INSERT button to declare the definition. This way the data line can be repeated as many as desired
to define modal damping in different modes or frequencies.
Set Define option to YES (located at the top of *MODAL DAMPING card) so as the specific
*MODAL DAMPING option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
*MODAL DYNAMIC
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *MODAL DYNAMIC option into the
pull down menu of ANALYSIS section.
Remarks
Keyword
*MODAL FILE
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *MODAL FILE Keyword and pressing the

Remarks
Press the Output Variables button and activate any variable to be written to the results file.
Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the modal variables, separated with commas, through
the corresponding (Identifying Keys) field of MODAL VARIABLES window.
Keyword
*MODAL OUTPUT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *MODAL OUTPUT Keyword and pressing

Remarks
Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the modal variables, separated with commas, through
the corresponding (Identifying Keys) field of MODAL VARIABLES window.
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Keyword
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*MODAL PRINT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *MODAL PRINT Keyword and pressing the

Remarks
Press the Output Variables button and activate any variable to be printed. Alternatively, type the
identifying keys for the modal variables, separated with commas, through the corresponding
(Identifying Keys) field of MODAL VARIABLES window.
Keyword
*MODEL CHANGE
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *MODEL CHANGE Keyword and pressing

Remarks
If TYPE=CONTACT is used, press DEFINE button and then the INSERT button to choose the
contact pair(s) (click or drag to select more than one CONTACT PAIRs and press ADD) that will
be removed or reactivated. The Ctrl, Shift and Ctrl+A keys also work for the selection of contact
pairs through CONATCT PAIRS LIST HELP card.
If TYPE=ELEMENT is used, type ? key in the appropriate field to choose the sets of elements
that will be removed or reactivated. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to
define more than one output requests quickly.
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of element set, the slave and master
surfaces.
Keyword
*MOLECULAR WEIGHT
Created by
MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>FLUID BEHAVIOR and switching *MOLECULAR

WEIGHT to YES.
Remarks
card) so as the specific *MOLECULAR WEIGHT option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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*MONITOR
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *MONITOR Keyword and pressing the

Remarks
Press F1 key either in NODE field to pick a node from the screen or in NSET field to select a
node set from the relative card. The node set should contain only one node. See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine the node set name.
Keyword
Created by
*MOTION
BOUNDARY>MOTION>Node.
BOUNDARY>MOTION>Set.
Remarks
the node set names.
Keyword
Created by
*MPC
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>RIGIDS>MANY NODES / TWO NODES / SET for BEAM, TIE, PIN

and LINK types.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>MESH.REF>LINEAR>Nodes / Set / Auto for LINEAR type.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>MESH.REF>QUADRATIC>Nodes / Set / Auto for QUADRATIC type.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>MESH.REF>BILINEAR>Nodes / Set / Auto for BILINEAR type.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>MESH.REF>C_BIQUAD>Nodes / Set / Auto for C BIQUAD type.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>MESH.REF>P_LINEAR>Nodes / Set / Auto for P LINEAR type.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>MESH.REF>T_LINEAR>Nodes / Set / Auto for T LINEAR type.
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CONSTRAINTs>MPC>MESH.REF>P_BILINEAR>Nodes / Set / Auto for P BILINEAR type.

CONSTRAINTs>MPC>MESH.REF>T_BILINEAR>Nodes / Set / Auto for T BILINEAR type.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>SLIDER for SLIDER type.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>REVOLUTE for REVOLUTE type.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>UNIVERSAL for UNIVERSAL type.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>VLOCAL for VLOCAL type.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>CYCLSYM for CYCLSYM type.
CONSTRAINTs>MPC>SS LINEAR>New /Multiple for SS LINEAR type.
Remarks
When CONSTRAINTs>MPC>RIGIDS>TWO NODES is performed (TYPE= BEAM) the

displacements and rotations of the second selected node are constrained to the displacements and
rotations of the first selected node.
When MESH.REF>SET option is used each of the three sets should contain the same number of
nodes.
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the node sets names. Node set names for
MASTER (independent) nodes are supported only during input.
Keyword
Created by
Remarks
*MULLINS EFFECT
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching to HYPERFOAM or to

HYPERELASTIC Elasticity, setting *HYPERFOAM or *HYPERELASTIC options to YES
and then *MULLINS EFFECT=YES.
specific *MULLINS EFFECT option to be written to the output file (.inp).
the last column of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE to define the corresponding r-m-bT table).
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Keyword
Created by
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Remarks
*NCOPY
It is interpreted to nodes inside ANSA according to the parameters of the keyword.
*NFILL
*NGEN
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*NMAP
1.
Using AUXILIARIES>NMAP>NEW (either from button at bottom of *NMAP card or by
right clicking inside area of card), switching to SET or INCLUDE to select a set or an include file
(press ? key in the corresponding field), switch TYPE=RECTANGULAR in second pull down
menu of *NMAP card, enforcing any geometry function (TRANSLATION, ROTATION, SCALE,
TRANS123, TRANS CS) and pressing the APPLY button to declare the definition (*NMAP
card).
The
NMAP
will
be
defined
for
TYPE
=
RECTANGULAR
,DEFINITION=COORDINATES in the above case. DEFINITION=NODES is not supported for
this type.
2.
Using AUXILIARIES>NMAP>NEW (either from button at bottom of *NMAP card or by
right clicking inside area of card), switching to SET or INCLUDE to select a set or an include file
(press ? key in the corresponding field), switch TYPE=OPTION in second pull down menu of
*NMAP card, switch OPTION to TRANSLATION, ROTATION or SCALE, select between
COORDINATES and NODES in DEFINITION menu to specify the corresponding option for
DEFINITION parameter and pressing the APPLY button to declare the definition (*NMAP
card). The NMAP will be defined for TYPE = TRANSLATION, ROTATION, SCALE,
DEFINITION = COORDINATES, NODES according to the selected options in OPTION and
DEFINITION menus. Perform TRANS123 or/and TRANS CS for TYPE=TRANSLATION and
ROTATION, DEFINITION=COORDINATES.
Remarks
Type any name in NAME field of the selected SET to specify the name of the NSET parameter.
See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the node set name.
Switch first pull down menu to blank in order to disable the current NMAP definition. This way
the NMAP card exists in database and it is not needed to delete and redefine it any time it is
desired or not in output.
Control the default type (Rectangular or option) when creating new NMAPs by the setting
'Default Abaqus NMAP type' existing in Windows>Settings>DECKS.
Set Defined option to YES (located at the top of *NMAP card) so as the specific *NMAP
option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
Remarks
*NO COMPRESSION
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching Elasticity to

ELASTIC, setting *ELASTIC option to YES and then '*NO COMPRESSION' option to YES.
specific *NO COMPRESSION option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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Remarks
Keyword
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*NO TENSION
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching Elasticity

ELASTIC, setting *ELASTIC option to YES and then '*NO TENSION' option to YES.
to
specific *NO TENSION option to be written to the output file (.inp).
*NODAL THICKNESS
The most simple way to define the *NODAL THICKNESS keyword:

item.
Remarks
The node sets names are supported only during input.

The thickness of a corner node is calculated by the average thickness of all elements sharing this
node.
RECONS and SPLIT functions calculate the nodal thickness of new generated shells by the linear
interpolation of nodal thickness of the initial shells.
For 2nd order elements the nodal thickness of a mid-node is calculated automatically during output
by a linear interpolation of the corner nodes of all elements sharing this node (maximum number of
elements may be 2).
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*NODE
Created by
Using any function from the NODE>NEW button (NUMERIC, RELATIVE, INSERT, LINE).
Remarks
Assign a rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinate system in SYSTEM field of *NODE
[NODE] card to define SYSTEM=R, SYSTEM=C and SYSTEM=S at the node respectively. The
node is displayed in the new local coordinate system if SYSTEM field is specified.
Keyword
Created by
Remarks
*NODE FILE
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *NODE FILE Keyword and pressing the

Press the Output Variables button and activate any variable to be written to the results file.
Alternatively, type the identifying keys for the nodal variables, separated with commas, through
the corresponding (Identifying Keys) field of NODAL VARIABLES window.
Press F1 or ? key in NSET field to select a node set from the relative card for which the output
is being written to the results file. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to
define more than one output requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
determine the name of NSET parameter.
Keyword
*NODE OUTPUT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *NODE OUTPUT Keyword and pressing the

Remarks
is being written to the output database. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in
order to define more than one output requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
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*NODE PRINT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *NODE PRINT Keyword and pressing the

Remarks
Press the Output Variables button and activate any variable to be printed in the data file.
is being printed in the data file. The user is able to select more than one sets at once in order to
define more than one output requests quickly. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
Keyword
*NONSTRUCTURAL MASS
Created by
Using ELEMENTs>MASS>Set and switching to PER ELEMENT or PER ELEMENT AREA

TYPE through *ELEMENT MASS&*ELEMENT ROTARY [MASS] card.
Remarks
Edit to the elements set over which the nonstructural mass is distributed and type any name in
Name field of the specific SET [SET] card to specify the name of the ELSET parameter. See
When PER ELEMENT AREA option is used, the specified mass is automatically calculated per
element area (MASS/ area of all elements included in the set) and it is written out with
UNITS=MASS PER AREA parameter during output.
Keyword
*NSET
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>SET>NEW, activating NODE option of SELECT MODE window to

include only nodes in the current set and switching to Set Output as: in SET [SET] card.
Remarks
The NSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific SET [SET] card.
See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NSET parameter.
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Abaqus.write set as surface = NO (variable: ndset.write_as_surface).
Switch AUXILIARY option to NO and 'DEFINED' to YES so as the specific *NSET option to be
exported (SET [SET] card).
The GENERATE option is supported through set ranges. To define a set with the GENERATE
option use MENUBAR>Containers>Sets>New, press the middle mouse button and 'Ok' to create
an empty set and Add>Set Range. In the RANGE [RANGE] card set the 'Type' to NODE and
then fill in the start and end node IDs for the SUBAREA option of the 'Range Area' field. The
option ALL of the 'Range Area' field generates a set containing all the nodes of the model.
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Keyword
Created by
*ORIENTATION
COORDs>NODE>Z RECTANGULAR for DEFINITION=NODES and SYSTEM=Z

RECTANGULAR. In this case, set the Abaqus Version to 6.6 by defining one of the
ABAQUS/Standard analysis in STEP window or 6.7 and later for ABAQUS/Explicit as well,
DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT analysis (ABAQUS Output Parameters window) to follow the abaqus
definition of this coordinate system.
COORDs>NODE>RECTANGULAR for DEFINITION=NODES and
SYSTEM=RECTANGULAR.
COORDs>NODE>CYLINDRICAL for DEFINITION=NODES and SYSTEM=CYLINDRICAL.
COORDs>NODE>SPHERICAL for DEFINITION=NODES and SYSTEM=SPHERICAL.
COORDs>CORD>RECTANGULAR for DEFINITION=COORDINATES and
SYSTEM=RECTANGULAR. In this case, set the Abaqus Version to 6.6 and later (ABAQUS
Output Parameters window) to follow the abaqus definition of this system.
COORDs>CORD>CYLINDRICAL
CYLINDRICAL.
COORDs>CORD>SPHERICAL
SPHERICAL.
for
for
DEFINITION=COORDINATES
and
and
SYSTEM=
SYSTEM=
COORDs>CORD>OFFSET TO NODES for DEFINITION=OFFSET TO NODES and

SYSTEM= RECTANGULAR CYLINDRICAL or SPHERICAL.
COORDs>CORD>Assistant
for
RECTANGULAR CYLINDRICAL or SPHERICAL.
Remarks
and
SYSTEM=
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of the specific coordinate system
card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME parameter.
Specify 'RID' field (Local coordinate system card) in order to define a local coordinate system in
relation to another already existing coordinate system (just for DEFINITION =COORDINATES,
COORDs>CORD functions).
Select the local direction from 'rotation axis' menu in order to specify additional rotation for this
axis (through 'rotation angle' field).
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*OUTPUT
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *OUTPUT Keyword and pressing the

Using AUXILIARIES>SECTION>Assistant, activating the 'Create integrated output for step' flag
of SECTION ASSISTANT-Preview card and pressing the '?' key in the corresponding field to
select the step in which the current *OUTPUT, HISTORY will be defined.
Remarks
Press F1 or ? key in FILTER field to create a new filter so as to specify the FILTER parameter.
See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of FILTER parameter.
Specify the list of modes by separating them with commas through 'MODE LIST:' field.
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Keyword
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*PARAMETER
Using AUXILIARIES>PARAMETER>New.
Typing 'parameter' in the Search Engine line and activating the A_PARAMETER:
A_PARAMETER function.
Remarks
The name of the parameter in the output file is taken from the name field of the *PARAMETER
[A_PARAMETER] card. The name cannot contain invalid characters such as ' ' (space), '*', '\', '/'
etc.
The 'Output *PARAMETER keyword' option should be active in the ABAQUS Output
Parameters>Miscellaneous tab in order for the keyword to be written to the output (.inp) file. If the
flag is unchecked no *PARAMETER keywords are written and the parameters are substituted by
their respective values wherever they are used in the model.
Keyword
Created by
*PERIODIC
By typing 'radiation symmetry'

RADIATION_SYMMETRY function
SYMMETRY card to 1, 2 or 3.
in search engine tool (Ctrl+F), activating

and switching 'PERIODIC' of *RADIATION
Remarks
Keyword
*PHYSICAL CONSTANTS
Created by
AUXILIARIES>STEP>*PHYSICAL CONSTANTS.
Remarks
The SPL REFERENCE PRESSURE parameter is written out provided the 'Output Format' is
switched to 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
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Keyword
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*PLANAR TEST DATA

2. a) Switch to HYPERELASTIC Elasticity (MATERIAL [MATERIAL] card) and set
b) Switch Elasticity to HYPERFOAM and set '*HYPERFOAM option to YES.
c) Switch Elasticity to HYPERFOAM or HYPERELASTIC, set *HYPERFOAM or
3. Set TEST DATA INPUT option to YES.
4. Set *PLANAR option to YES.
5. Press ? key in the respective TEST DATA field for a tabular definition of the stressstrain data.
Remarks
Each row of the specified data table implies one data line during output. DEPENDENCIES
specific *PLANAR TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
*PLASTIC
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the *PLASTIC

option to YES ('Plasticity'=PLASTIC).
Remarks
Press the ? key in DATA TABLE field to define the corresponding variables at each
HARDENING option in a tabular form. The temperature values are introduced in the last column
of the table.
The RATE parameter can be specified through the table definition. Edit to the Rate field and type
a value. Have in mind to create a TABLE and not a D. TABLE in this case. DEPENDENCIES
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specific *PLASTIC option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
Remarks
*POTENTIAL
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting *POTENTIAL

option to YES.
specific *POTENTIAL option to be written to the output file (.inp).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_PTN option is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE POTENTIAL to
define the corresponding table accordingly). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data
Keyword
Created by
*PRE-TENSION SECTION
AUXILIARIES>PRTENS>INFO>NEW>ELEMENT to define pre-tension section through

ELEMENT parameter.
AUXILIARIES>PRTENS>INFO>NEW>SURFACE to define pre-tension section through
SURFACE parameter.
AUXILIARIES>PRTENS>Assistant to define pre-tension section by selecting beams, solids or
solid properties.
Remarks
Type any name in Name field of the SET that is used to define the surface, so as to specify the
name of the SURFACE parameter. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the
name of SURFACE parameter.
If the specific set is needed to be output only as *SURFACE, switch the Output as: pull down
menu to Surface (SET [SET] card).
The normal to the section can be defined through the X1, X2 and X3 fields.
The node and element set name (for NODE and ELEMENT parameter) is supported only during
input.
In Assistant function the user is able to prescribe the pre-tension load or tightening adjustment on
pre-tension node by activating the 'Create *CLOAD' or 'Create *BOUNDARY' flags respectively.
The pre-tension node is an arbitrary free grid created automatically by this tool.
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*PREPRINT
Created by
AUXILIARIES>STEP>*PREPRINT.
Remarks
MASS PROPERTY parameter is written out only if 'Abaqus/Explicit output' flag is active and
'Output Format' is set to 6.8 or later (ABAQUS Output Parameters window). The 'Abaqus/Explicit
output' flag is automatically activated when DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS is selected
through STEP card.
Keyword
*PRESSURE PENETRATION
Created by
AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>PRESSURE PENETRATION>NEW
Remarks
The SLAVE and MASTER parameters are defined through CONTACT field (*PRESSURE
PENETRATION [*PRESSURE PENETRATION] card) by selecting a contact pair in the relative
list that opens with '?' key. Thus, the above parameters are filled automatically by the master and
slave surfaces of the selected contact respectively.
Press '?' key in STEP field to select the step that the current pressure penetration will reside in.
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of MASTER, SLAVE and
AMPLITUDE parameters.
Keyword
*PRINT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *PRINT Keyword and pressing the INSERT

button to declare the definition.
Remarks
The MASS parameter is written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.7 or later
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Keyword
Created by
*RADIATE
LOADs>RADIATE>Element.
LOADs>RADIATE>Set.
Remarks
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of AMPLITUDE and the element set
names.
For sets the option 'Output as:' should be switched to Set in order to output *RADIATE keyword.
RADIATE>Element option is used.
If 'Radiate' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is
active, all *RADIATE options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
Keyword
*RADIATION SYMMETRY
Created by
By typing 'radiation symmetry' in

RADIATION_SYMMETRY function.
Remarks
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of. RADIATION SYMMETRY
Keyword
Created by
search
engine
tool
(Ctrl+F)
and
activating
*RADIATION VIEWFACTOR
By typing 'radiation viewfactor' in

RADIATION_VIEWFACTOR function.
search
engine
tool
(Ctrl+F)
and
activating
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Press '?' key in STEP field in order to define the referenced STEP of current entity. Do the same for
CAVITY and SYMMETRY parameters to select the *CAVITY DEFINITION and *RADIATION
SYMMETRY entities to define these parameters respectively.
MDISP and NSET parameters are defined only if MOTION pull down menu is switched to YES.
Up to 10 surfaces (BLOCKING=PARTIAL) can be defined inside ANSA and infinite ones during
input.
Keyword
*RANDOM RESPONSE
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *RANDOM RESPONSE option into
the pull down menu of ANALYSIS section.
Remarks
Left-click on the 'Parameters' button to specify the parameters as needed.
Keyword
Created by
Remarks
*RATE DEPEDENT
Using M.LIST>NEW>MATERIAL, switching to CRUSHABLE FOAM or PLASTIC Elasticity,

setting *CRUSHABLE FOAM HARDENING option to YES while *CRUSHABLE
FOAM=YES or '*PLASTIC' option to YES respectively and then '*RATE DEPEDENT' option to
YES.
specific *RATE DEPEDENT option to be written to the output file (.inp).
the last column of the table (Press the ? key in TEST DATA to define the corresponding table).
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Keyword
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*REBAR LAYER
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>SHELL and setting *REBAR LAYER

option to YES while TYPE pull down menu is switched to S_ (shell section) or to M3D_
(membrane section).
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>SURFACE and setting *REBAR LAYER
option to YES.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
Press ? key in mat (i) field to define the material forming the rebar layer. The name can be
specified trough the Name field of the specific MATERIAL [MATERIAL] card. See also
GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ORIENTATION parameter as well as
the material names.
*REFLECTION
By typing 'radiation symmetry' in search engine tool (Ctrl+F), activating

RADIATION_SYMMETRY function and switching 'REFLECTION' of *RADIATION
SYMMETRY card to 1, 2 or 3.
Remarks
Keyword
*RELEASE
Created by
Using ELEMENTs>BEAM to create beams and choosing the desired release combination codes
(M1, M2, T, M1-M2, M1-T, M2-T, ALLM) from the RELEASE S1 and RELEASE S2 pull
down menus respectively (BEAM ELEMENT CARD).
Remarks
The element set labels are supported only during input.
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Keyword
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*RESTART
1. AUXILIARIES>STEP>*RESTART (model data).

2. Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and pressing the *RESTART button located in
ANALYSIS section (history data). This case, only the WRITE parameter is available to specify
that restart data have to be written during the current analysis.
Remarks
When method 1. is used, leave ANALYSIS menu blank to fit parameters of READ and WRITE
according to Standard analyses and switch to EXPLICIT to adjust READ and WRITE parameters
according to Explicit analyses.
The CYCLE parameter of READ is exported only if the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.8
Keyword
*RETAINED EIGENMODES
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *SUBTSTRUCTURE GENERATE and pressing

the *SELECT EIGENMODES button located in ANALYSIS section.
Remarks
The keyword is valid only if the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.8 and earlier (ABAQUS Output
Parameters window).
Keyword
Created by
*RETAINED NODAL DOFS
1. BOUNDARY>RETAINED>Nodes or Set
2. Automatically by using AUXILIARIES>SUBSTR>LIST>NEW. When finishing with
substructure definition the retained nodal dofs are generated during output. Press '?' key in
'Additional Retained Nodal DOFS set:' field of SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS CREATOR
card to select a set in which additional nodal dofs will be defined. (see also tutorial 11 of docs
folder included in distribution package for more details concerning the substructure definitions).
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If following method 1., press '?' key in STEP filed of *RETAINED NODAL DOFS card to select
the *SUBSTRUCTURE GENERATE step to be assigned for these retained nodal dofs. If
following method 2. the STEP field is filled by the step id specified in 'Substructure Step:' field.
See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine name of node sets which define the
retained nodal dofs.
Keyword
Created by
*RIGID BODY
AUXILIARIES>R.BODY>NEW>ELSET.
AUXILIARIES>R.BODY>NEW>ANALYTICAL SURFACE.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
The names of ANALYTICAL SURFACE, ELSET, PIN NSET and TIE NSET parameters can be
specified through the Name field of the corresponding card (SET [SET] and ANALYTICAL
SURFACE [SURFACE] cards). See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names
of the above parameters. The node set name of REF NODE parameter is supported only during
input.
*RIGID SURFACE
Using AUXILIARIES>AN.SURF>NEW>SEGMENTS and switching to RIGID SURFACE

through ANALYTICAL SURFACE [SURFACE] card. This case, TYPE=SEGMENTS is
defined.
Using AUXILIARIES>AN.SURF>NEW>CYLINDER and switching to RIGID SURFACE
through ANALYTICAL SURFACE [SURFACE] card. This case, TYPE=CYLINDER is
defined.
Using AUXILIARIES>AN.SURF>NEW>REVOLUTION and switching to RIGID SURFACE
through ANALYTICAL SURFACE [SURFACE] card. This case, TYPE=REVOLUTION is
defined.
Remarks
The name of NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of the corresponding
card (ANALYTICAL SURFACE [SURFACE]). See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
determine the name of NAME parameter.
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Keyword
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*ROTARY INERTIA
Using ELEMENTs>MASS>Node to create mass points and typing a value at least in one of the
I11, I22, I33, I12, I13and I23 fields of *ELEMENT MASS & *ELEMENT ROTARYI
[MASS] card.
Using ELEMENTs>MASS>Set and typing a value at least in one of the I 11, I22, I33, I12,
I13and I23 fields of *ELEMENT MASS & *ELEMENT ROTARY [MASS] card while ON
EACH NODE TYPE is set.
Remarks
The name of ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of the corresponding
card (*ELEMENT MASS & *ELEMENT ROTARYI [MASS]). See also GENERAL
REMARKS on how to determine the names of ELSET and ORIENTATION parameter
In order to output the COPOSITE option of the *ROTARY INERTIA keyword fill in the
'COMPOSITE inertia' field in the *ELEMENT MASS & ELEMENT ROTARY [MASS] card.
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Keyword
*SECTION CONTROLS
Created by
AUXILIARIES>CONTROLS>SECTION CONTOLS>NEW.
Remarks
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME parameter.

COHESIVE COMPRESSION DAMAGE parameter is written out only if Abaqus/Explicit output
flag is activated and Output Format is switched to 6.10.
Keyword
Created by
*SECTION FILE
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *SECTION FILE Keyword and pressing the

Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*SECTION PRINT
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *SECTION PRINT Keyword and pressing the

Remarks
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Keyword
Created by
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*SELECT CYCLIC SYMMETRY MODES
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *SELECT CYCLIC SYMMETR Keyword and

Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*SELECT EIGENMODES
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *DYANMIC, *STEADY STATE DYNAMICS,

*MODAL DYNAMIC, *RANDOM RESPONSE, *SUBTSTRUCTURE GENERATE and pressing the
*SELECT EIGENMODES button located in ANALYSIS section.
Using AUXILIARIES>SUBSTR>LIST>New and activating 'Select Eigenmodes' flag of
SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYIS CREATOR card.
Remarks
Keyword
The keyword is valid only if the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.9 (ABAQUS Output Parameters
window).
*SFILM
Created by
LOADs>FILM>Set.
Remarks
For sets the option 'Output as:' should be switched to Surface in order to output *SFILM keyword.
If 'Film' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is active,
all *SFILM options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
The surface name obtains the same name with the set that is used to define the surface. See also
GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the surface and film property names as well as the
names of AMPLITUDE and FILM AMPLITUDE parameters.
Keyword
*SHEAR CENTER
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Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>BEAM and setting *SHEAR CENTER

option to YES while choosing the GENERAL SECTION TYPE and GENERAL SECTION
located in the BEAM SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE [BEAM SECTION] card.
Remarks
Keyword
*SHEAR FAILURE
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and setting *SHEAR FAILURE

option to YES while *PLASTIC=YES ('Plasticity=PLASTIC).
Remarks
The temperature values (of TYPE=TABULAR) may be specified only if DEP option is set to
YES. They are introduced in the 4 th column of the table (Press the '?' key in DATA TABLE field
to define the table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in the above
manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' column. The number of these columns
specific *SHEAR FAILURE option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*SHEAR TEST DATA

2. Set *VISCOELASTIC option to YES, FREQ/TIME=TIME and TIME=CREEP TEST
3. Set *SHEAR option to YES.
4. Press ? key in the respective TEST DATA field for a tabular definition of the
compliance or modulus-time data.
Remarks
specific *SHEAR TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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Keyword
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*SHELL SECTION
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>SHELL_SECTION>SHELL for shells.

MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>CONTINUUM_SHELL_SECTION>CONTIMUUN
_SHELL_SECTION for continuum shells.
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>SHELL_SECTION>COMPOSITE or LAMINATE>
New for *SHELL SECTION, COMPOSITE.
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>CONTINUUM_SHELL_SECTION>CONTIMUUN
_SHELL_COMPOSITE for *SHELL SECTION, COMPOSITE.
Remarks
The most simple way to define the NODAL THICKNESS parameter:

A)
item.
B)
If nodal thickness has been assigned at least in all nodes of an element then in all other elements
that reside in the same property will be assigned automatically nodal thickness during output.
The SHELL THICKNESS parameter is defined automatically by following case A) of
*DISTRIBUTION keyword. See also Remarks of *DISTRIBUTION keyword for details
regarding the determination of the name of this parameter.
OFFSET parameter is filled automatically by the name of a *DISTRIBUTION which is defined
when ZOFFS field of SHELL ELEMENT CARD is specified.
Use AUXILIARIES>LAMINATE tool for further manipulation of the layers for a COMPOSITE
or LAMINATE property. The advantage of a LAMINATE property is that it is possible to remove
or add shells in the creation of new layers. So the LAMINATE property is broken in more
composite properties in output and the number of them depends on the shells participating in each
layer. Refer also to users_guide.pdf for details about this tool.
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See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of ELSET, MATERIAL,

CONTROLS and ORIENTATION parameters.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of SHELL SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[SHELL_SECTION] card) so as the specific *SHELL SECTION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*SHELL TO SOLID COUPLING
Using AUXILIARIES>SH2SLCOUP>LIST and pressing the NEW button

SOLID COUPLING card.
of SHELL TO
Using AUXILIARIES>SH2SLCOUP>New by Proximity.
Remarks
The CONSTRAIN NAME parameter may be specified in Name field of SHELL TO SOLID
COUPLING card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of
CONSTRAIN NAME parameter.
When New by proximity is used to create shell to solid coupling the 'search distance' and
'projection distance' options correspond to INFLUENCE DISTANCE and POSITION
TOLERANCE parameters respectively.
Keyword
Created by
*SIMPLE SHEAR TEST DATA

2. Switch to HYPERFOAM Elasticity and set '*HYPERFOAM option to YES.
4. Set *SIMPLE SHEAR option to YES.
5. Press ? key in the respective TEST DATA field for a tabular definition of the stressstrain data.
Remarks
specific *SIMPLE SHEAR TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).
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*SOLID SECTION
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>SOLID_SECTION
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>TRUSS_PROP
Remarks
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of ELSET, MATERIAL,

CONTROLS and ORIENTATION parameters.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of SOLID SECTION & ELEMENT TYPE
[SOLID_SECTION] card) so as the specific *SOLID SECTION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
Keyword
*SPECIFIC HEAT
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the *SPECIFIC

HEAT option to YES.
Remarks
If DEP option is set to YES the specific heat is defined as a function of temperature (Press the ?
key in DATA TABLE field to define the specific heat - temperature table). DEPENDENCIES
Keyword
*SPRING
Created by
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>SPRING.
Remarks
Switch to Fixed Dir. TYPE to define spring behavior for SPRING1 and SPRING2 elements and
Axial TYPE for SPRINGA elements.
Switch to NONLINEAR BEHAVIOR to include this parameter during output (nonlinear spring
behavior).
If DEP option is set to DEP the spring stiffness is defined as a function of frequency (only for
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linear spring behavior) and temperature (Press the ? key in S-F-T and D-F-T fields to define
the tables for linear and non-linear spring behavior respectively). DEPENDENCIES parameter is
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the names of ELSET and ORIENTATION
parameters.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of *SPRING [SPRING_PROP] card) so as the
specific *SPRING option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
*SRADIATE
Created by
LOADs>RADIATE>Set.
Remarks
For sets the option 'Output as:' should be switched to Surface in order to output *SRADIATE
keyword.
If 'Radiate' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is
active, all *SRADIATE options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
The surface name obtains the same name with the set that is used to define the surface. See also
GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the surface name as well as the name of
Keyword
*STATIC
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *STATIC option into the pull down
menu of ANALYSIS section.
Remarks

menu to YES. The above parameters are written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to
6.7 or 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Press the ? key in FULLY PLASTIC field to select the element set (or to create a new one) that
will be monitored for fully plastic behaviour. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to
determine the element set name.
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*STEADY STATE DYNAMICS
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *STEADY STATE DYNAMICS option
into the pull down menu of ANALYSIS section.
Remarks

The FRICTION DAMPING parameter is written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to
6.7 or 6.8 and SUBSPACE PROJECTION=RANGE if switching to 6.8 (ABAQUS Output
Parameters window).
Keyword
*STEADY STATE TRANSPORT
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *STEADY STATE TRANSPORT

option into the pull down menu of ANALYSIS section.
Remarks

menu to YES. The above parameters are written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to
6.7 or 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Keyword
*STEP
Created by
AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW.
Remarks
All available parameters are placed at the top section of the STEP window.
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME parameter.
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*SUBCYCLING
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>SUBCYCL.>NEW.
Remarks
The element set of a subcycling zone is defined through ELSET field (press the ? key to select
existing sets from the SETS HELP card). See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine
(AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW) then the above flag is automatically activated. In addition, the
'Output Format' flag should be set equal to 6.8 in order to write out the keyword.
Keyword
Created by
*SUBSTRUCTURE GENERATE
1. Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *SUBSTRUCTURE GENERATE

option into the pull down menu of ANALYSIS section.
2. Automatically by using AUXILIARIES>SUBSTR>LIST>NEW (the 'Substructure Step:' field
of SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS CREATOR card is filled by a *SUBSTRUCTURE
GENERATE step id).
Remarks

To specify the substructure identifier of TYPE parameter either type a value in 'TYPE Z' field of
'Parameters' button (STEP card) or type a value in 'ELEMENT, TYPE=Z' field of
SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS CREATOR card if following the method 2. to define the
keyword (this case it is possible to press 'Edit' button to open STEP card and specify TYPE
parameter through 'Parameter' button).
See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the element and node set name when
defining ELSET and NSET parameters respectively (through 'Parameters' button in STEP card).
Keyword
*SUBSTRUCTURE MATRIX OUTPUT
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Following one of the methods to define *SUBSTRUCTURE GENERATE step (see also the
*SUBSTRUCTURE GENERATE keyword), switching to *SUBSTRUCTURE MATRIX OUTPUT
Keyword and pressing the INSERT button to declare the definition.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
*SUBSTRUCTURE PROPERTY
1. Automatically by using ELEMENTs>ZELEMENT>NEW (press F2 key in PID field of

SUBSTRUCTURE ELEMENT[ZELEMENT] card to see the SUBSTRUCTURE PROPERTY
card).
2. Automatically by using AUXILIARIES>SUBSTR>LIST>NEW (press '?' key in 'Substructure
Property' field of SUBSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS CREATOR card to define the desired
substructure property).
Remarks
When following the method 2. type a value in Position Tolerance field in order to specify the
POSITION TOL parameter of the keyword (the POSITION TOL filed of card is filled by this
option).
Specify values in tx, ty, tz fields of SUBSTRUCTURE PROPERTY card in order to perform
translation of substructures in each global direction. Do the same in fields rax, ray, raz, rbx, rby,
rbz, angle to perform rotation in substructures and reflections when typing values in pax, pay, paz,
pbx, pby, pbz, pcx, pcy, pcz fields.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of *SUBSTRUCTURE PROPERTY
[SUBSTRUCTURE_PROPERTY] card) so as the specific *SUBSTRUCTURE PROPERTY
keyword to be written to the output file (.inp).
See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine name when of ELSET parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*SURFACE, TYPE=ELEMENT
Using AUXILIARIES>SET>INFO>NEW to create new sets and activating Element sets as

surfaces flag during output (ABAQUS Output Parameters card). In this case, all existing sets in
the model will exported as *SURFACEs. The sets should contain only elements, facets of solids,
cohesives and continuum shells (Si labels) and edges of shells (Ei labels).
Using AUXILIARIES>SET>INFO>NEW to create new sets and switching Output as: pull down
menu to Surface. In this case, only particular sets in the model will exported as *SURFACEs. The
sets should contain only elements (SPOS, SNEG, both when 'ORIENTATION=bank), facets of
solids, cohesives and continuum shells (Si labels) groups/parts, faces with shells, ranges of
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elements and properties and edges of shells (Ei labels). SPOS and SNEG options are available
under 'ORIENTATION' pull down menu so as to define the orientation of surface when it is
created with orientable elements (shells, gaskets etc.).
CONSTRAINTs>COUPLING>SET, switching 'COUPLING' to *DISTRIBUTING and 'SURF.
TYPE' to ELEMENT-BASED.
LOADs>DLOAD>P/PNU>Set. The set should contain only facets of solids, cohesives and
continuum shells and edges of shells.
LOADs>DFLUX>Set. The set should contain only facets of solids and edges of shells.
LOADs>FILM>Set. The set should contain only facets of solids and edges of shells.
LOADs>RADIATE>Set. The set should contain only facets of solids and edges of shells.
AUXILIARIES>PRTENS>INFO>NEW>SURFACE (Press the ? key in SID field of PRETENSION SECTON [PRE-TENSION_SECTION] card to select the set of continuum elements
that will define the surface).
AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>CONTACT (Press the ? key in SSID and MSID
fields of *CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR] card to select the set that will define
the surface while ELEMENT SLAVE and/or ELEMENT MASTER is set).
AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>TIE (Press the ? key in SSID and MSID fields of
*TIE DEFINITION [TIE] card to select the set that will define the surface while ELEMENT
SLAVE and/or ELEMENT MASTER is set).
Automatically by AUXILIARIES>AIRBAG>Enclose Cavity (surfaces defined with SFM3D
elements and always SPOS orientation).
Remarks
The REGION TYPE and TRIM parameters can be defined through the *CONTACT
DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR] and *TIE DEFINITION [TIE] cards.
The MAX RATIO, NO OFFSET, NO THICK and SCALE THICK parameters can be defined
through *CONTACT DEFINITION [CONTACT_PAIR]card.
The PROPERTY parameter is supported if 'Output as:'is switched to Surface, 'SURF.PROP' to
YES and press '?' key in PROPERTY field in order to select an existing *SURFACE PROPERTY
entry. See also *SURFACE PROPERTY keyword.
Abaqus.write set as surface = NO ( variable: ndset.write_as_surface ).
Also the default status of the 'Element sets as surfaces' flag of ABAQUS Output Parameters
window (File>Output>ABAQUS or ABAQUS>Includes>right click on an include>Output) can be
controlled by the folllowing line of ANSA.defaults file:
Abaqus.element sets as surfaces = NO ( variable: AbqOutPar.outp_surf )
The NAME parameter obtains the same name with the name of the set that defines the surface. See
also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME parameter.
Switch AUXILIARY option to NO so as the specific *SURFACE option to be exported (SET
[SET] card).
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*SURFACE, TYPE=NODE
Using AUXILIARIES>SET>INFO>NEW to create new sets and switching Output as: pull down
menu to Surface. The sets should contain only nodes and ranges of nodes.
CONSTRAINTs>NODES, SET or FACET.
the surface while NODE SLAVE and/or NODE MASTER is set).
*TIE DEFINITION [TIE] card to select the set that will define the surface while NODE SLAVE
and/or NODE MASTER is set).
Remarks
Abaqus.write set as surface = NO ( variable: ndset.write_as_surface ).
The NAME parameter obtains the same name with the name of the set that defines the surface. See
also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME parameter. Only for
couplings, ANSA automatically assigns an arbitrary surface name with the following format:
NAME = SURF_COUPLING_(arbitrary number).
Switch AUXILIARY option to NO so as the specific *SURFACE option to be exported (SET
[SET] card).
Keyword
Created by
*SURFACE, TYPE=SEGMENTS or CYLINDER or REVOLUTION
AUXILIARIES>AN.SURF>INFO>NEW while 'surface type' menu is switched to SURFACE

through ANALYTICAL SURFACE [SURFACE] card (Press PROFILE>EDIT to define the
profile of the surface).
AUXILIARIES>AN.SURF>INFO>Assistant (refer to section 20.15.2. Analytical surfaces
assistant of Users Guide for more details about the function).
AUXILIARIES>R.BODY>INFO>NEW>ANALYTICAL SURFACE.
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the surface while SURFACE SLAVE and/or SURFACE MASTER is set).
*TIE DEFINITION [TIE] card to select the set that will define the surface while SURFACE
SLAVE and/or SURFACE MASTER is set).
Remarks
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of. ANALYTICAL SURFACE
[SURFACE] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME
parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*SURFACE, TYPE=CUTTING SURFACE
AUXILIARIES>SECTION>INFO>NEW.
AUXILIARIES>SECTION>Assistant.
Remarks
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of. SECTION
[CUTTING_SURFACE] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of
NAME parameter and the element set.
DEFINITION parameter is written out if 'Output Format' is switched to 6.7 or 6.8 (ABAQUS
Output Parameters window).
Keyword
Created by
*SURFACE BEHAVIOR
Using AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>SURFACE INTERACTION>NEW and switching *SURF_

BEHAVIOR to YES.
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>GAP
BEHAVIOR option to YES.
Remarks
and
setting
the
*SURFACE
When the PRESSURE-OVERCLOSURE=TABULAR is selected, press the ? key in PRE-OVER
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TABLE field to specify the pressure and over closure values in a tabular form.
Keyword
*SURFACE INTERACTION
Created by
AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>SURFACE INTERACTION>NEW.
Remarks
The out-of-plane thickness of the surface or cross-sectional area for every node in the node-based
surface can be specified through THICKNESS field of SURFACE INTERACTION/CONTACT
PROPERTIES [SURFACE_INTERACTION] card.
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of. SURFACE
INTERACTION/CONTACT PROPERTIES [SURFACE_ INTERACTION] card. See also
GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME parameter.
Keyword
Created by
*SURFACE PROPERTY
By switching 'SET PROPERTY' option of CAVITY DEFINITION card to YES and pressing '?'
key in 'PROP(i)' fields to create a new one through SURFACE_PROPERTY_HELP card. See also
*CAVITY DEFINITION keyword.
By typing 'surface property in search engine tool (Ctrl+F) and activating SURFACE_PROPERTY
function.
Remarks
Keyword
The NAME parameter can be specified through the Name field of. SURFACE PROPERTY
*SURFACE PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT
Created by
AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>SURFACE PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT> NEW.
Remarks
The surface names are the same with the names of the sets used to define the surfaces. See also
GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the surface names.
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Leave the SURFACE field blank to omit surface names during output (blank data line).
See also *CONTACT keyword because it is required for the *SURFACE PROPERTY
ASSIGNMENT.
Leave 'STEP' field blank to write out as model data or else specify the step id of an
ABAQUS/Explicit analysis to write out as history data. Due to the fact that it is valid only in an
ABAQUS/Explicit analysis activate 'Abaqus Explicit Output' flag during output.
The primary and secondary feature edge criteria are exported only if 'Abaqus Version' menu is
switched to 6.7 or 6.8 during output.
Keyword
Created by
*SURFACE SECTION
MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>SURFACE.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter can be specified through the Name field of. *SURFACE SECTION
[SURFACE_SECTION] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of
ELSET parameter.
Set DEFINED option to YES (located at the top of SURFACE SECTION
[SURFACE_SECTION] card) so as the specific *SURFACE SECTION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
Keyword
Created by
*SYSTEM
Edit to the *NODE [NODE] card of a node (NODE>INFO>INFO) and specify the SYSTEM
field (Press ? key to select an existing local system or to create a new one).
NODE>UTIL>Change SYSTEM.
Remarks
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Keyword
*TEMPERATURE
Created by
Using INIT.CONDIT.>TEMPR.>Node or Set or File and setting DATA to HISTORY

(*TEMERATURE [TEMPERATURE] card).
Remarks
See GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the node set names and the name of
If 'Temperature' option under OP=NEW menu in the RESET conditions region of STEP card is
active, all *TEMPERATURE options in this step acquire OP=NEW parameter.
Press '?' key in 'file_name' field (when using File option to define FILE parameter and subsequent
parameters) in order to select *.fil or *.odb file (through File Manager that opens) from which data
will be read.
Keyword
*TENSILE FAILURE
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching the *PLASTIC option

(with HARDENING=ISOTROPIC or JOHNSON COOK) or '*EOS' option to YES and then
*TENSILE FAILURE to YES while Elasticity=ELASTIC or EOS.
Remarks
specific *TENSILE FAILURE option to be written to the output file (.inp).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_TFAIL option is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE TFAIL to define the
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*THERMAL EXPANSION
Created by

SECTION, SECTION to NONLINEAR SECTION and setting *THERMAL EXPANSION to YES.
Remarks
[BEAM SECTION] card) so as the specific *THERMAL EXPANSION option to be written to the
output file (.inp).
If TE DEP option is set to YES the specific thermal coefficient is defined as a function of
temperature (Press the ? key in TE D. TABLE field to define the specific thermal coefficient temperature table). DEPENDENCIES parameter is supported if the data table defined in the above
manner contains other columns after the 'Temperature' column. The number of these columns
Keyword
*TIE
Created by
AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>INFO>NEW>TIE.
Remarks
The name of NAME parameter can be specified through Name field of *TIE DEFINITION
[TIE] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME parameter,
the surface (master, slave) and node set names.
Keyword
*TIME POINTS
Created by
AUXILIARIES>TIME POINTS>New.
Remarks
under keyword line (*IMPERFECTION).
The name of NAME parameter can be specified through Name field of *TIME POINTS [TIME
POINTS] card. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of NAME
parameter.
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*TORQUE
Created by

SECTION, SECTION to NONLINEAR SECTION and setting *TORQUE to YES.
Remarks
[BEAM SECTION] card) so as the specific *TORQUE option to be written to the output file
(.inp).
Switch 'TQ behavior' to ELASTIC and 'TQ variation' to LINEAR to define the corresponding
options.
All the properties (stiffness, axial force, strain etc.) are given in a tabular form through TQ D.
TABLE field (Press the ? key in TQ D. TABLE field to define the corresponding table, if
LINEAR option is specified the above field appears by setting TQ DEP option to YES).
Keyword
Created by
*TRANSFORM
Edit to the *NODE [NODE] card of a node (NODE>INFO>INFO) and specify the
TRANSFORM field (Press ? key to select an existing local system or to create a new one).
NODE>UTIL>Change TRANSFORM.
Remarks
The NSET parameter obtains the same name with the selected coordinate system. The *NSET
option is automatically created during output and contains all the nodes in which the
TRANSFORM field has been specified. See also GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine
the name of NSET parameter.
The TYPE parameter is determined by the type of selected coordinate system. Thus, if rectangular
system is selected then TYPE=R will be defined, if cylindrical system TYPE=C and if spherical
system TYPE=S.
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*TRANVERSE SHEAR STIFFNESS
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>SHELL and setting TRANVERSE SHEAR

STIFFNESS to YES while S_ TYPE is selected.
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>C.SHELL and setting TRANVERSE SHEAR
STIFFNESS to YES.
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>BEAM and setting TRANVERSE SHEAR
STIFFNESS to YES.
Remarks
Keyword
*TRS
Created by
Using
MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL,
*VISCOELASTIC option to YES and then *TRS to YES.
Remarks
specific *TRS option to be written to the output file (.inp).
switching
the
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Keyword
Created by
*UNIAXIAL

2. Switch Elasticity to FABRIC (MATERIAL [MATERIAL] card) and set *FABRIC
option to YES.
3. Set *UNIAXIAL option to YES.
Remarks
Keyword
Created by
specific *FABRIC option to be written to the output file (.inp).
*UNIAXIAL TEST DATA

2. a) Switch Elasticity to HYPERELASTIC (MATERIAL [MATERIAL] card) and set
b) Switch Elasticity to HYPERFOAM and set *HYPERFOAM option to YES.
c) Switch Elasticity to HYPERFOAM or HYPERELASTIC, set *HYPERFOAM or
4. Set *UNIAXIAL option to YES.
5. Press '?' key in the respective TEST DATA field for a tabular definition of the stressstrain data.
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Remarks
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specific *UNIAXIAL TEST DATA option to be written to the output file (.inp).
Keyword
*USER MATERIAL
Created by
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching the *USER

MATERIAL option to YES.
Remarks
Each constant can be specified through 'constants' field separated with commas.
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Keyword
*VARIABLE MASS SCALING
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW, switching to *VARIABLE MASS SCALING Keyword

and pressing the INSERT button to declare the definition.
Remarks
The ELSET parameter obtains the same name with name of the set that is used. The user is able to
select more than one sets at once in order to define more than one output requests quickly. See also
GENERAL REMARKS on how to determine the name of ELSET parameter.
Select DYNAMIC, EXPLICIT ANALYSIS because *VARIABLE MASS SCALING makes sense
Keyword
*VISCO
Created by
Using AUXILIARIES>STEP>NEW and then selecting the *VISCO option into the pull down
menu of ANALYSIS section.
Remarks
Left-click on the 'Parameters' button to specify the parameters as desired.

menu to YES. The above parameters are written out provided the 'Output Format' is switched to 6.7
or 6.8 (ABAQUS Output Parameters window).
Keyword
*VISCOELASTIC
Created by
Using
*VISCOELASTIC option to YES.
Remarks
specific *HYPERELASTIC option to be written to the output file (.inp).
and
switching
the
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In options where 'DATA' field appears, specify the data lines in tabular form (press '?' key in
'DATA' field and DATA TABLE window will appear to specify data values in rows and
columns, each row corresponds to one data line).
Keyword
Created by
Remarks
*VISCOUS
Using MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching to VISCOUS Plasticity

(Rate Dep.) and setting *VISCOUSP option to YES.
specific *VISCOUS option to be written to the output file (.inp).
The temperature values may be specified only if DEP_VSC option is set to YES. They are
introduced in the last column of the table (Press the ? key in DATA TABLE VISCOUS to define
the corresponding table according to the LAW parameter). DEPENDENCIES parameter is
Keyword
Created by
*VOLUMETRIC TEST DATA

2. a) Switch Elasticity to HYPERELASTIC (MATERIAL [MATERIAL] card) and set
b) Switch Elasticity' to HYPERFOAM and set *HYPERFOAM option to YES.
c) Set *VISCOELASTIC option to YES, FREQ/TIME=TIME and TIME=CREEP TEST
4. Set *VOLUMETRIC option to YES.
5. Press ? key in the respective TEST DATA field for a tabular definition of the pressurevolume ratio data.
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In case the IDs of all entities need to be stored in

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ABAQUS names' prefix library

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2. Defining non-linear material properties (as a function of temperature) in tabular forms.

2.3 Create a new table by pressing the corresponding

2.4 Specify the values in i-columns and j-rows (as many

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2.5 Double click on the entry (highlighted on the right)

3. Fix operations for pyramid elements created inside ANSA.

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3.1 The PYRAMIDS check.

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3.2 The Split Pyramid in Tetras flag.

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4.2 Search Engine

4.3 New keywords through Database browser

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- The Database Browser List with these entities (e.g.

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- The Entities assigned orientation are listed under

6. Single and Double precision output.

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MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL and switching *ACOUSTIC MEDIUM

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Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>BEAM, switching TYPE_ to GENERAL

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*BEAM GENERAL SECTION

Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>BEAM_SECTION and switching to

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Using MENUBAR>Containers>Properties>NEW>BEAM and switching to SECTION TYPE_

*BIAXIAL TEST DATA

Follow the steps below to define this keyword:

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Follow the steps below to define this keyword:

Use AUXILIARIES>CONTACT>SURFACE INTERACTION>NEW to create a new

Set to YES the *BLOCKAGE option.

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MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to BRITTLE

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MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to BRITTLE

MENUBAR>Containers>Materials>NEW>MATERIAL, switching 'Plasticity' to BRITTLE

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The CO-SIMULATION and CO-SIMULATION REGION keywords are created simultaneously

The CO-SIMULATION and CO-SIMULATION REGION keywords are created simultaneously