SimcenterKnowledge

Getting started > Importing and exporting finite element data > Exporting finite element data > I-deas Universal files

Export a Universal file from Pre/Post

  1. From an open FEM file that uses the I-deas UNV solver language, choose File→ Export → Simulation

  2. In the Export Simulation dialog box, select units from the Output File Units list.

  3. Enter or browse to the output file.

  4. Click OK. The Universal file is written. In Pre/Post, an Information window opens, and a log file is written to the location listed in this window. The window and log file list details about the materials, physical properties, elements, and nodes created in Pre/Post.

How do I

Import a Universal file into Pre/Post

Learn more

I-deas Universal files

Look up more details

Universal File Dataset Number 776

Universal File Dataset Number 1716

Universal File Dataset Number 2411

Universal File Dataset Number 2412

Universal File Dataset Number 2470

Universal File Dataset Number 2477

Quick links

Command reference

Pre/Post video examples

Bulk Entry Descriptions

Simcenter 3D tutorials

Browse Simcenter 3D help by product area

Export a Universal file from Pre/Post, Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series

© 2020 Siemens

window.mainLanguage="en_US"

window.delivId=""

window.projectId=""

MathJax.Hub.Config({ TeX: { extensions: ["autoload-all.js"] }, tex2jax: { displayMath: [ ] }, "SVG": { scale: 125 } });

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/289054037/PL20200601120302950.advanced/id625806_v1 · retrieved 2026-07-17