XSTEP

Subcase Information Entry The XSTEP command can be used to activate the explicit solution method for this subcase and to select the parameters used for explicit analysis.

Format

XSTEP = option

Definitions

Argument Options Description
option <SID>

No default
SID
Set identification of an XSTEP Bulk Data Entry.

Comments

  1. XSTEP Bulk Data Entries will not be used unless selected in the Subcase Information section.
  2. The XSTEP command is supported in explicit analysis and optimization subcases.