File Link Dialog Box

Use the file link dialog box is used to link data files for components generated in external applications such as the Ansys Mechanical .spm file shown in the following example. The dialog box name shown in its title bar varies to correspond with the coupling source type.

Click to open a file selection window for locating and selecting the desired File Source. You can assign a unique Model Name to the model and component being created. Click Obtain Design Info to retrieve design information for the chosen source file. The Parameters and Terminals panels display information about the parameters and terminals for the model being created. Select Add Pin to add a pin for the associated parameter to the new component.

Related Topics 

Adding an Ansys Mechanical Component