Importing CAD assignments from a file

If your CAD designer has provided a Bill of Materials (BoM) file, you can use MI Materials Gateway to view a list of the materials specified in the file, and import them to your analysis model in Abaqus/CAE.

  1. In the Imported material cards title bar, click Import from file .
  2. Navigate to the Bill of Materials file and select it.
  3. In the list of CAD material assignments, select the materials you want to import, and double-click to import them.
  4. Optional: If there is more than one type of material model available, double-click the model you want to use.
  5. Optional: If prompted, enter values for any parameters required by the model.
    See Specifying parameter values for a material model.
  6. When you are happy with the list of materials for import, click Import.

The materials are imported to your analysis model in Abaqus/CAE, where they can be used for simulation.

You can use the Imported material cards panel to view and manage all Granta MI materials that have been imported to your analysis model.