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Importing the Abaqus *NMAP keyword
You can import an Abaqus model containing the *NMAP keyword, which lets you map a set of nodes from one coordinate system to another either by specifying coordinates or nodes. The software imports both DEFINITION=COORDINATES and DEFINITION=NODES for all values of the TYPE parameter.
Where do I find it?
| Application | Pre/Post |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites | A Simulation file as the work part and displayed part Abaqus as the specified solver |
| Menu | File→Import→Simulation |
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Controlling the import of element attributes
Controlling the import and export of SPRING2 elements
Compressing node sets when exported
Exporting material definitions
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