Assigning a simulation model

If your Granta MI system has been configured to store specialized data for simulation as separate simulation records linked to a base material, then you can view the simulation records that are available for a material, and assign a simulation model to a component in HyperMesh.

Note: A simulation model is a material model based on a simulation record. For more information, see Simulation records and models.
  1. Make sure that the component you want to assign the material to is selected in the assignments panel. You can select more than one component to assign to.
  2. Find the base material that you want to model.
    You can find a material in the database, or use any material from the Material column of the assignments panel.
  3. Right-click the material and select View related > Simulation Records.
  4. Choose the simulation record you want to use, and double-click to assign it.
  5. Optional: If there is more than one model available, you will see a list of Simulation models for <name of simulation record>. Double-click the model you want to use.
  6. Optional: If you are importing a parameter-dependent model, you may be prompted to specify parameters.
    See Specifying parameter values for a material model.

The simulation model is assigned to the component in HyperMesh.

Note: If the component previously had a CAE material model assignment, a reference to the previous material (and model type and parameter values, where applicable) is retained. This information is shown in gray, to distinguish it from the currently active simulation model data.