Browsers supply a great deal of view-related functionality by listing the parts of a model in a tabular and/or tree-based
format, and providing controls inside the table that allow you to alter the display of model parts.
Perform automatic checks on CAD models, and identify potential issues with geometry that may slow down the meshing
process using the Verification and Comparison tools.
Examples of a typical workflow that can be followed to define a composite model in HyperMesh. The order of steps provided does not need to be strictly followed but should be used as a template.
Use the Composites panel to assign and review the element material orientation of a mesh of shell and continuum shell
elements, or to review the fiber direction (ply angle) of individual composite layers.
Kinematic Drape provides methods to predict manufacturability of composite parts with challenging shapes and to align
material direction for the structural simulation. Draping simulation predicts how the orientation of a ply will change
as the ply is placed in a tool/mold.
Composite stress toolbox functionality which supports calculation of engineering constants, compliance and stiffness
matrices, parameterized joint and panel analysis, and other traditional hand-calculation methods.
Composites Panel
Use the Composites panel to assign and review the element material orientation of a mesh of shell and continuum shell elements, or to review the fiber direction (ply angle) of individual composite layers.
Data Import/Export
Supported CAD readers and writers for CATIA and FiberSim.
Kinematic Drape
Kinematic Drape provides methods to predict manufacturability of composite parts with challenging shapes and to align material direction for the structural simulation. Draping simulation predicts how the orientation of a ply will change as the ply is placed in a tool/mold.
Material Reference Orientation
The Material Reference Orientation tool provides several tabs to set and review x and z material reference orientations.
Visualization
Visualization of thickness, layers, and orientations.