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Radiation dialog box (Abaqus)

Destination Folder
Load Container Specifies the folder in the Simulation Navigator in which the boundary condition is stored. The list includes the root container and existing folders that you created using the New Folder command. Examples of a root container include Load Container, Constraint Container, and Simulation Object Container.
Folder Manager Displays a hierarchical list of existing folders. To create a new folder, right-click any level of the hierarchy and choose New Folder.
Model Objects
Group Reference Lets you apply the radiation load to a group.For more information, see Group Reference options.
Select Object Lets you select the geometry or FE entities on which the load is applied. ExcludedLets you remove individual entities from within your selected object.
Stacked Smart Selector Methods Opens the Smart Selector Methods dialog box where you can specify a progression of smart selection filters.For more information, see Smart Selector Methods dialog box.
Properties
Ambient Temperature Defines the ambient temperature of space, in the units displayed on the dialog box.For more information, see Thermal Loads in the Abaqus Analysis User's Guide.For more information, see Additional magnitude options.
Surface Emissivity Defines the emissivity of the surface of the underlying elements.For more information, see Additional magnitude options.
Card Name Displays the name of the solver card for the load.
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