*exportshapes

Exports shape design variables and shapes in several formats.

Syntax

*exportshapes analysiscode subcode outputfile

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify Command

Description

Exports shape design variables and shapes in several formats.

Inputs

analysiscode
The analysis code for which the output is needed.
  • OptiStruct
  • Nastran
  • Genesis
  • HyperStudy
  • Templex
  • HyperOpt
subcode
This indicates the specific format/item to be output.
Valid subcodes for each analysis code
OptiStruct, Nastran, Genesis None, long, force, moment, temperature
Templex, HyperStudy OptiStruct, HyperForm, Nastran, Dynakey, Dynaseq, Radioss, PAM-CRASH, Marc, ANSYS, Abaqus, Abaqus2D, MADYMO
HyperOpt, OptiStruct, Nastran, Abaqus
outputfile
The output file name.

Example

To create an OptiStruct long format deck shape.dat containing design variables and shapes:
*exportshapes("OptiStruct","long","shape.dat")