The nodal positions of a nodal FE body at a specific time can be exported to a DFN file as shown in the figure and table below. The exported file can be used to model the initial condition of the flexible body for considering shape deformation in the preprocessor.
Figure 2.8: Steps for exporting DFN file
| Step | Description |
| 1 | Select a nodal FE body in Animation View at a specific time. |
| 2 | Click the menu button  to access the file
export menu. |
| 3 | Click . |
| 4 | Select and export a DFN file through Windows explorer. |