Adding an Ansys Mechanical Component

Follow this procedure to create a new Ansys Mechanical component:

1. Follow the steps outlined in the Ansys Mechanical help to generate an .spm file in SML format for the Workbench/APDL static structural model with the desired degrees of freedom, type (conservative or non-conservative), and references (single or individual). The system also generates an image file for the component. Run spmwrite to generate an .spm file and an image file.
2. Select Twin Builder > Subcircuit > Add Mechanical Component. The MechanicalData Link Data dialog box appears.
3. Locate and select the appropriate .spm file to create a new component in Twin Builder.

   

   The .spm file compiles and parameters and terminals information displays. Toggle pin display with the Add Pin check box column in the Parameters grid.

4. Optionally, change the Model Name.
5. Click OK to create a component, symbol (with image from the 3D model), and a model, and add them to the project.
6. Position the new component on the schematic and make the appropriate connections between it and existing schematic components.
7. Run Twin Builder Transient, AC, and/or DC analyses as desired.

Related Topics 

Ansys Mechanical Link Example

File Link Dialog Box