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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.
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FE input readers are C programs that read information from ASCII or binary finite element models files into the HyperMesh database.
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HMIN_endsurf()
Signals the end of a surface.

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HyperWorks Desktop

What's New
View new features for HyperWorks Desktop 2022.
Get Started
Learn the basics and discover the workspace.
Tutorials
Discover HyperWorks Desktop functionality with interactive tutorials.
Startup Procedures and Customizations
Start HyperWorks Desktop and configure the applications.
Manage Files and Data
Create, open, import, and save models.
Display Controls
Control the view and display of your model in the modeling window.
Session Navigation
Use the Session Browser to view the current session and all the pages and windows it contains in a hierarchical display.
Publish Sessions
Publish your HyperWorks Desktop session to HTML, PowerPoint, or Report files.
Parameterize Report Templates
Use the Parameters Browser to parameterize the contents of a session file or report template and automate a variety of analysis processes.
Workflow Automation
Automate common workflows using the Process Manager or Automate tool.
HyperWorks Collaboration Tools
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.
HyperWorks Reference Guides
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.
- Extensions
  Extensions are programs integrated with HyperWorks to enhance or extend the user experience.
- External Readers and Altair Binary Format
  Altair Binary Format (ABF) is the standard binary format read by the program. A library called abflib allows you to create files in ABF.
- Generic ASCII Reader
  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
  Batch mode allows you perform a series of operations outside the program interface.
- External Resources
  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.
- Tcl/Tk Commands
  The HyperWorks Desktop scripting interface is a set of Tcl/Tk commands that follow a simple and consistent syntax.
- Translators
  Translators are utilities that are run from the command line of the operating system to convert various types of files into different formats.
- Result Math
  XML commands in the Result Math Module.
- HyperWorks Record and Playback
  Record playback workflows in HyperView.
- HyperWorks Report
- HyperMesh
  - API Programmer's Guides
    These provide an overview of all additions, updates, and changes to the HyperMesh APIs for each release.
  - Data Names
    Details on the core data that can be queried and manipulated.
  - Ext API
    This API allows external applications to link HyperMesh as a library and provides a limited set of functions and structures to access specific functionality.
  - FE Input Readers
    FE input readers are C programs that read information from ASCII or binary finite element models files into the HyperMesh database.
    - Result Readers
    - hmlib
      hmlib is a library which contains a set of routines to aid you in writing a C program.
    - hminlib
      hminlib is a set of routines which allows you to write an external input translator.
    - hmmodlib
      hmmodlib is a library of C routines which allows you to perform results translation of more complex data types, such as integration point results or node-on-element results.
    - hmreslib
    - Create FE Input Readers
    - Commands and Functions
      - hmlib Functions
      - hminlib Functions
        
        Basic Functions
        
        File Locator Functions
        
        ID Functions
        
        Message Functions
        
        Move Functions
        
        Rename Functions
        
        Transfer Functions
        
        assemblies
        
        attributes
        
        bags
        
        blocks
        
        cards
        
        components
        
        connectors
        
        contactsurfs
        
        controlvols
        
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        dequations
        
        designvars
        
        desvarlinks
        
        dictionaries
        
        dvprels
        
        elements
        
        ellipsoids
        
        equations
        
        groups
        
        laminates
        
        lines
        
        loadcols
        
        loads
        
        loadsteps
        
        materials
        
        mbjoints
        
        mbplanes
        
        metadata
        
        miscellaneous
        
        multibodies
        
        nodes
        
        objectives
        
        opticonstraints
        
        opticontrols
        
        optidscreens
        
        optiresponses
        
        outputblocks
        
        plies
        
        plots
        
        properties
        
        sensors
        
        sets
        
        surfaces
        
        HMIN_end_trim_line()
        Signals the end of a trimming line.
        
        HMIN_endsurf()
        Signals the end of a surface.
        
        HMIN_start_object_line()
        Signals the start of an object space line.
        
        HMIN_start_parameter_line()
        Signals the start of a parameter space line.
        
        HMIN_start_trim_line()
        Signals the start of a trimming line.
        
        HMIN_startsurf()
        Signals the beginning of a surface.
        
        HMIN_surface_writefixedpoint()
        Writes a fixed meshing point for a surface.
        
        HMIN_writealtline()
        
        HMIN_writealtpoint()
        
        HMIN_writeNURBSsurface()
        Specifies the information for a NURBS surface.
        
        HMIN_writeplane()
        Specifies the information for a plane.
        
        systemcols
        
        systems
        
        tables
        
        tags
        
        titles
        
        vectorcols
        
        vectors
        
        Deprecated hminlib Functions
        The list of deprecated hminlib functions, and the new functions to use.
        
        Undocumented hminlib Functions
        The list of undocumented hminlib functions.
      - hmmodlib Functions
      - hmreslib Functions
  - HMASCII
    Details on the HMASCII format and associated commands.
  - Scripts
    This section contains details on general HyperWorks Desktop scripting concepts, along with documentation on the Tcl commands that can be used to query and modify the database and GUI.
  - Solver Templates
    Solver templates are ASCII data files containing HyperMesh Template Language Commands and HyperMesh Template Language Functions.
- MotionView
- Templex and Math Reference Guide
- Script and Model Library
  The Script and Model Library is a database of freely accessible scripts and models posted by users and Altair engineers.

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HyperWorks Desktop

2022

Home
HyperWorks Reference Guides
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.
HyperMesh
FE Input Readers
FE input readers are C programs that read information from ASCII or binary finite element models files into the HyperMesh database.
Commands and Functions
hminlib Functions
Transfer Functions
surfaces
HMIN_endsurf()
Signals the end of a surface.

What's New
Get Started
Tutorials
Startup Procedures and Customizations
Manage Files and Data
Display Controls
Session Navigation
Publish Sessions
Parameterize Report Templates
Workflow Automation
HyperWorks Collaboration Tools
HyperWorks Reference Guides

HMIN_endsurf()

Signals the end of a surface.

Syntax

void HMIN_endsurf(void);

Type

HyperMesh hminlib Function

Description

Signals the end of a surface.

Errors

None.

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