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标题: New features in Laminate Tools version 4.1 [打印本页]

作者: caeda 时间: 2011-2-22 09:21
标题: New features in Laminate Tools version 4.1

New features in Laminate Tools version 4.1 (first release, since launch of version 4.0)

Geometry

enabled the import of 3D curves from CAD, and other geometric entities for future enhancements
implemented new embedded SolidWorks interface, for easy ply definition

Design

enabled ply Split (dart) definitions as curves unrelated to the mesh, for easier generation of accurate flat ply patterns
added method of area picking bounded by an imported Boundary curve
added method of area picking by similar element normal orientation
enhanced the area picking method by visible element set
added support for import/export of element sets in Session files

Manufacturing

enabled Boundary curve definitions for easy and accurate flat ply outline pattern generation (incl. cutouts)
easy ply drop-off flat patterns now possible via imported boundary curves
added ply name to flat pattern DXF file, as a new pattern export option
introduced option to control the default exported IGES file extension name, for improved compatibility

Analysis

enhanced the Nastran export "merge" feature, to scan the mesh and property ids for best merged results
added support for the new Ansys element shell type 281
enabled Ansys properties export including global ply definition (zero thickness at drop-off)
added Laminate Tools material names to Nastran export files, for easier identification and re-use

Post-processing

Enabled basic output of generated failure results to the Altair HyperWorks H3D format, with further enhancements under way

User Interface

implemented COM Server Automation functionality, for remote control via custom client applications
enabled user-selected licence at launch, useful for multi-licence sites
several bugs corrected, and processing improved

PlyMatch

software updates in line with PlyMatch 2010 system upgrade, communication with the hardware re-engineered
enhanced error reporting, to troubleshoot operations
recording timer shows permanently during recording, and is stamped in the recording
increased best recording quality to 15 frames per second
available probe files now appear automatically in selection boxes
relaxed tolerance of camera movement, for smoother animation
relaxed default calibration tolerance for easier setup

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