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2022

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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.
HyperWorks Report
tcl
Report APIs for Altair applications that use Tcl as a scripting language.
rpti::item
Add, access or modify report items.
rpti::item clone
Clone an Item.

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Workflow Automation
HyperWorks Collaboration Tools
HyperWorks Reference Guides

2022

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
  - tcl
    Report APIs for Altair applications that use Tcl as a scripting language.
    - rpti::frwk
      Enables you to execute and export report.
    - rpti::item
      Add, access or modify report items.
      - rpti::item::break
        Interact with items of type break.
      - rpti::item::chapter
        Interact with items of type chapter. This item type is valid only for document reports.
      - rpti::item::exceldocument
        Interact with items of type exceldocument.
      - rpti::item::externalobject
        Interact with items of type externalobject.
      - rpti::item::image
        Interact with items of type image.
      - rpti::item::property
        Interact with items of type property.
      - rpti::item::slide
        Interact with items of type slide. This item type is valid only for presentation reports.
      - rpti::item::table
        Interact with items of type table.
      - rpti::item::tableofreference
        Interact with items of type tableofreference.
      - rpti::item::text
        Interact with items of type text.
      - rpti::item::textdocument
        Interact with items of type textdocument.
      - rpti::item::worddocument
        Interact with items of type worddocument.
      - rpti::item::module
        Create or modify report modules.
      - rpti::item apply
        For better performance data created, manipulated or deleted go into a cache.
      - rpti::item clone
        Clone an Item.
      - rpti::item delete
        Deletes the item with the specified ID.
      - rpti::item get
        Queries the value of one property or role or attribute.
      - rpti::item has
        Check if an item attribute, property or role exists.
      - rpti::item set
        Sets one or multiple parameters to specified values.
      - rpti::item insert
        Insert an item to a parent.
      - rpti::item isleaf
        Check if the item is a leaf.
      - rpti::item isvalid
        Check if the item with the specified ID is valid.
      - rpti::item loadproperty
        Load items properties defined in configuration xml.
      - rpti::item redraw
        Notifies all registered views to redraw itself.
      - rpti::item remove
        Remove an item from parent.
      - rpti::item reparent
        Reparents an object that already has a parent.
      - rpti::item validate
        Evaluates registered validate callback.
  - Python
    Report APIs for Altair applications that use Python as a scripting language.
- HyperMesh
- 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.
HyperWorks Report
tcl
Report APIs for Altair applications that use Tcl as a scripting language.
rpti::item
Add, access or modify report items.
rpti::item clone
Clone an Item.

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

rpti::item clone

Clone an Item.

Syntax: rpti::item clone

Parameters

-id: Value: Item ID.

Returns: New item ID.

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