Composite Shuffle Panel
Use the Composite Shuffle panel to define manufacturing constraints for composite shuffling optimization.
Location: Analysis page > Optimization panel ( OptiStruct user profile)
Create Subpanel
Option | Action |
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dshuffle | Specify a name for the manufacturing constraint. |
type |
Select the type of manufacturing constraint to
create.
Note: PCOMP(G) covers both PCOMP and PCOMPG.
|
entity selector | Select laminates or properties. |
Update Subpanel
Option | Action |
---|---|
dshuffle | Enter the name of an existing constraint in the text area, or double-click to select an existing constraint. |
type |
Select the type of manufacturing constraint to
create.
Note: PCOMP(G) covers both PCOMP and PCOMPG.
|
entity selector | Select laminates or properties. |
Parameters Subpanel
Option | Action |
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dshuffle | Enter the name of an existing constraint in the text area, or double-click to select an existing constraint. |
pairing constraint | Choose a pairing option. |
successive plies: number of constraints | Number of constraints to apply to successive plies (MAXSUCC). |
core: number of plies | Number of plies making up the laminate core (CORE). |
cover: number of plies | Number of plies making up the laminate cover (COVER). |
Edit Card Image Subpanel
Option | Action |
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MAXSUCC | Apply maximum number of successive plies constraints. |
CORE | Apply a ply sequence for the core layer. |
COVER | Apply a ply sequence for the cover layer. |
Command Buttons
Button | Action |
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create | Create new manufacturing constraint. |
edit | Open the specified constraint's card image, allowing you to alter its ply-related characteristics. |
reject | Revert the creation of a constraint. |
return | Exit the panel. |
review | Highlight the specified constraint, and display its current characteristics in the input fields. |
update | Update the selected constraint's characteristics or parameters to match your inputs. |