This option translates ABAQUS meshes into LS-DYNA format. It reads ABAQUS continuum shell elements and standard shell elements (SC8R, SC6R, S3R, and S4R). These elements then can be translated into LS-DYNA shell, thick shell, or solid elements. Specify a *Distribution table to enable consideration of direction dependency with *ELEMENT_SHELL_BETA, *ELEMENT_TSHELL_BETA, or *ELEMENT_SOLID_ORTHO (respectively).