11.6. Troubleshooting Restart Issues

If problems (convergence related or other) occur during a restart, it might help to test other options for continuation of analyses.

  • If a small restart (using d3dump) fails, try a full restart instead (using d3full).

  • Use a dynain file (from *INTERFACE_SPRINGBACK_LSDYNA, see Restart Using dynain.lsda).

  • Use a drdisp.sif file from a dynamic relaxation. Set IDRFLG = 2 on *CONTROL_DYNAMIC_RELAXATION to initiate to a predefined geometry.