Patran Interface - *12​.1​.SP2*

Description

An interface to the pre- and postprocessor Patran has been created. Via the menu-item Analysis | Export FE Model to Patran PCL FE models can now be exported as Patran session files using the Patran Command Language. Processing this file in Patran will create the geometry, materials and element properties and store them in the Patran database for further pre-processing and analysis.

Benefits

This interface provides a direct link to Patran and Nastran.

Compatibility Constraints

None.

Affected Programs

AVEVA Marine Structural Design.