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 import a simulation model to Ansys
Workbench.
You can import the simulation model as a new material card, or replace the data on an
existing material card (for example, to update a CAD assignment or a
previously-imported CAE material model).
- Optional:
To update an existing material card, ensure that it is selected in the
Imported material cards list.
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Find the base material that you want to model.
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Right-click the material and select .
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Choose the simulation record you want to use, and do one of the
following:
| Option | Description |
|---|
| To import as a new card |
Double-click the simulation record. |
| To update an existing material card |
Right-click the simulation record and select Replace data
on selected card. |
- 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.
- Optional:
If you are importing a parameter-dependent model, you may be prompted to
specify parameters.
The properties and data specified in the simulation model definition are written to
the material card, with a traceable reference to both the simulation record and the
model definition in the Granta MI database.
If you are updating an existing material card, this becomes the active data on the
card (replacing any previous CAD material, CAE material model, or simulation
model).
Note: If the material card previously contained a CAD assignment or CAE
material model, a reference to the previous material (and model type and parameter
values, where applicable) is retained on the card. This information is shown in
gray, to distinguish it from the currently active simulation model data.
