2022
Overview of external readers and the Altair Binary Format, the generic ASCII reader, running HyperWorks in batch mode, using Tcl/Tk commands, translators, and result math.
The HyperWorks Desktop scripting interface is a set of Tcl/Tk commands that follow a simple and consistent syntax.
Tcl/Tk classes for the following HyperWorks Desktop applications.
View new features for HyperWorks Desktop 2022.
Learn the basics and discover the workspace.
Discover HyperWorks Desktop functionality with interactive tutorials.
Start HyperWorks Desktop and configure the applications.
Create, open, import, and save models.
Control the view and display of your model in the modeling window.
Use the Session Browser to view the current session and all the pages and windows it contains in a hierarchical display.
Publish your HyperWorks Desktop session to HTML, PowerPoint, or Report files.
Use the Parameters Browser to parameterize the contents of a session file or report template and automate a variety of analysis processes.
Automate common workflows using the Process Manager or Automate tool.
Explore, organize and manage your personal data, collaborate in teams, and connect to other data sources, such as corporate PLM systems to access CAD data or publish simulation data.
Extensions are programs integrated with HyperWorks to enhance or extend the user experience.
Altair Binary Format (ABF) is the standard binary format read by the program. A library called abflib allows you to create files in ABF.
A generic ASCII reader is now available which allows you to bring custom results directly into HyperView. The Altair ASCII format is useful for reading the results of any in-house or propriety codes which are saved in a generic format.
Batch mode allows you perform a series of operations outside the program interface.
External resources can be registered in preference files, session files, or Templex files. If an external resource is registered in a program session, it is automatically registered in the session file when the session is saved.
APIs can be used to perform various actions in HyperWorks. For example, the AddPage API can be used to add a page within the project.
Overview of object hierarchy for HyperView, HyperGraph, HyperWorks Desktop, MotionView, MediaView and TextView.
Links to the introductory pages for the Tcl/Tk commands that can be used in HyperView, MotionView, HyperGraph, HyperGraph 3D, TextView and MediaView.
Examples of script uses cases.
Learn more about Tcl/Tk with this basic example.
Learn more about programming with HyperWorks Tcl/Tk commands with this tutorial.
Allows rotation of the model by manipulating a virtual sphere.
Moves the selected location to the center of the graphics area.
Allows you to select a region to zoom into.
Zooms into the dimensions of the curve in the 3-D plot.
Changes the size of the 3D plot to fit into the entire window.
Finds the orientation of the plot.
Finds the ortho (volume) of the 3D plot.
Finds the angle of rotation.
Finds the view matrix for the 3D plot.
Performs a dynamic pan of the model.
Rotates the model clockwise about an axis perpendicular to the screen.
Rotates the model counter-clockwise about an axis perpendicular to the screen.
Rotates the model down about an axis oriented horizontally across the screen.
Rotates the model left about an axis oriented vertically across the screen.
Rotates the model right about an axis oriented vertically across the screen.
Rotates the model up about an axis oriented horizontally across the screen.
Rotates the 3D plot along the x axis.
Rotates the 3D plot along the y axis.
Rotates the 3D plot along the z axis.
Performs a dynamic zoom of the model.
Sets the orientation of the plot.
Sets the ortho of the 3D plot.
Sets the rotation angle.
Moves the position of the 3D plot within the window.
Allows rotation of the model by performing a dynamic rotation.
Zooms in or out of the plot based on the factor given.
Translators are utilities that are run from the command line of the operating system to convert various types of files into different formats.
XML commands in the Result Math Module.
Record playback workflows in HyperView.
The Script and Model Library is a database of freely accessible scripts and models posted by users and Altair engineers.
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