The parameters file (extension *.par) contains mesh-independent data such as material properties, local coordinate systems, solver analysis set up and run parameters. The data in the parameters file is cross-referred in the attributes file when a set of parameters is associated to the nodes/elements of the mesh. The parameters file is also updated automatically along with the attributes files whenever a project is saved.
You can perform the following operations on an existing parameters file as shown in Figure 16: Parameters Options.
- Open Parameters
To load a parameters file (
*.par), select the option.Select the desired file from the Open dialog box; or select an existing file from the drop-down list in the File name field. You may have to browse to the working folder.
- Save Parameters
To update your
.parfile with all your recent parameters work, select the option.This option will overwrite an existing, open parameters file. If no parameter file is open, a Save as window will prompt you for a File name and location.
- Save Parameters As
To create new
.parfile with existing parameters data, select the option.The Save as window prompts you for a File name and location.
- Close Parameters
To close the parameters file, select the option.
Note: The data format for both the attributes and parameters files is unique for a solver. The default format is Nastran. The conversion of Nastran files to Ansys & LS-DYNA files is done automatically depending on the selected solver. The other solver-specific attributes and parameters can be specified through the and/or options available under Advanced Edit Options in the Write/View Input File DEZ. After selecting this option, the Solver Parameters window will open and you can set the required parameters.