When solving, the input file used to run nCode is created automatically by the add-on. The nCode solver is triggered in batch mode, so you may see the nCode executable (dtproc.exe) command window open and close once the fatigue calculation is completed.

nCode supports reading of various FE files, including .rst and .d3plot. The import of results is performed by translating the FE data into an intermediate form, stored in a file with a .fei extension. The creation and use of this file is generally invisible to the user and the file is created or re-created as needed. If you change a configuration that does not impact the .fei, then the existing file from the previous simulation will be reused, saving computational time.

If the nCode solver experiences an error, select Solution Information to see more details.