HyperWorks: User's Guide

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Manage Files and Data
Learn how to create, open, import and save models.
Import Files
Import an existing file to the current session.
CAD Import
Learn about the CAD readers supported by HyperWorks and the options available for importing CAD geometry data.
Supported CAD Readers
CAD readers supported by HyperWorks.
NX Reader
NX import is available through two different readers: UGOpen native reader and a third-party non-native reader.

What's New
Get Started
Video Tutorials
Manage Files and Data
Interface with External Products
Entities and Solver Interfaces
Model Verification
Model Build and Assembly
Geometry
Meshing
Elements
Crash and Safety
Design Explorer
Aerospace
Panels

HyperWorks: User's Guide

What's New
View new features for HyperWorks 2020.
Get Started
Learn the basics and discover the workspace.
Video Tutorials
Discover HyperWorks functionality with interactive tutorials.
Manage Files and Data
Learn how to create, open, import and save models.
- Create New Files
  Create a new file.
- Open Files
  Open a file.
- Import Files
  Import an existing file to the current session.
  - HyperMesh Model Import Options
    Entity management settings defined when importing .hm models.
  - CAD Import
    Learn about the CAD readers supported by HyperWorks and the options available for importing CAD geometry data.
    - Supported CAD Readers
      CAD readers supported by HyperWorks.
      - ACIS Reader
      - AVEVA Marine Reader
      - CATIA Reader
      - CATIA Composites Link Reader
        Use the CATIA Composites Link option to import drape data. This method is separate from the CATIA reader, where drape data is not imported.
      - Creo Reader
      - DXF Reader
      - FiberSim Reader
        The FiberSim reader is supported for Nastran and OptiStruct user profiles.
      - FORAN Reader
      - IGES Reader
      - Inspire Reader
      - Intergraph Reader
      - Inventor Reader
      - JT Reader
      - NX Reader
        NX import is available through two different readers: UGOpen native reader and a third-party non-native reader.
        
        NX Native Reader
        The NX reader utilizes the UGOpen library to read files from NX.
        
        NX Third Party Reader
        The NX Third Party reader does not need a valid NX installation or license to access these libraries.
      - Parasolid Reader
      - PDGS Reader
      - Rhino Reader
      - SolidWorks Reader
      - STEP Reader
      - VDAFS Reader
    - CAD Import Options
      CAD readers provide options for processing data during import.
    - CAD Import Message Files
      Each reader reads the CAD file and sends the geometry information to HyperWorks. When a CAD file is read, a .msg file is created (or appended to) in the current working directory.
    - CAD Import Difficulties
      Learn about possible difficulties you may encounter during CAD import.
    - CAD Metadata Naming
      The metadata names generated by the CAD readers are composed of a general prefix followed by a metadata specific name. The prefix is specified using the @MetadataPrefix option in each _reader.ini file.
  - Solver Deck Import
    Import FE models for supported solver interfaces.
  - BOM Import Options
    Options used when importing a bill of materials file.
  - Connector Import
    Learn about importing connector files.
  - Custom Import Options
    Options used when importing data via a custom import reader.
- Change Solver Interfaces
  Load a different solver interface in HyperWorks.
- Conversion Between Solver Formats
  Convert finite element models to another solver format.
- Load Command Files, Scripts, and Solver Templates
  Playback commands, run scripts, or load a custom solver template to automate your workflow.
- Save Files
  Save all of the data in your current session.
- Export Files
  Export FE data in your current session.
- Save Screen Captures
  Take a screen capture of your model and save it to your working directory.
- Supported File Formats
  File formats supported by HyperWorks.
Interface with External Products
Solver interfaces supported in HyperWorks.
Entities and Solver Interfaces
A solver interface is made up of a template and a FE-input reader.
Model Verification
Perform automatic checks on CAD models, and identify potential issues with geometry that may slow down the meshing process using the Verification and Comparison tools.
Model Build and Assembly
Create, organize, and manage the CAE parts.
Geometry
Create, edit, and cleanup geometry.
Meshing
Learn about the different types of mesh you can create in HyperWorks.
Elements
Create and edit 0D/1D entities and edit 2D elements.
Crash and Safety
Tools used for crash and safety analysis.
Design Explorer
Multi-disciplinary design exploration and optimization tools.
Aerospace
Many essential utility tools using HyperWorks-Tcl have been developed over the years to support Aerospace customers. A few tools have been collected and upgraded to be compatible with this release.
Panels
Panels contains pre-processing and post-processing tools.

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HyperWorks: User's Guide

Home
Manage Files and Data
Learn how to create, open, import and save models.
Import Files
Import an existing file to the current session.
CAD Import
Learn about the CAD readers supported by HyperWorks and the options available for importing CAD geometry data.
Supported CAD Readers
CAD readers supported by HyperWorks.
NX Reader
NX import is available through two different readers: UGOpen native reader and a third-party non-native reader.

What's New
Get Started
Video Tutorials
Manage Files and Data
Interface with External Products
Entities and Solver Interfaces
Model Verification
Model Build and Assembly
Geometry
Meshing
Elements
Crash and Safety
Design Explorer
Aerospace
Panels

NX Reader

NX import is available through two different readers: UGOpen native reader and a third-party non-native reader.

NX Native Reader
The NX reader utilizes the UGOpen library to read files from NX.
NX Third Party Reader
The NX Third Party reader does not need a valid NX installation or license to access these libraries.

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