Exporting Abaqus Files

You can export a DesignSight simulation as an Abaqus input file. The input file summarizes your DesignSight simulation in terms of its pure finite element representation using the Abaqus keyword format. The input file can be interpreted and modified by other Abaqus interfaces and analysts familiar with these interfaces.

An Abaqus input file exported from DesignSight can be

  • analyzed using Abaqus/Standard 6.10 or later, or
  • imported as a model database into Abaqus/CAE 6.10 or later.

Abaqus input files cannot be imported into DesignSight.

Related Topics
Behind the Scenes: DesignSight and FEM
In Other Guides
Exporting Objects to Other Formats

  1. If necessary, open the simulation in the DesignSight workbench.

    See Opening an Existing Simulation for details.

  2. Select PLM Access > Export.

    The Export To File dialog box appears.

  3. In the Save as type: field, select INP (*.inp).

  4. Browse to the location where you want to save the input file.

  5. Enter a name for the input file in the File name field, or select an existing file to overwrite that file.

  6. Click Save.

The Abaqus input file is saved to the specified location.