Laminate Composites > Creating a global layup

Import a layup from a laminate physical property

In the FEM, import a layup definition from a Laminate type physical property table.

Choose Laminates tab→2D group→Global Layup .
In the Layup Modeler dialog box, click Import Layup from a Laminate PPT.
In the Import Layup from PPT dialog box, select a laminate physical property from the Laminate PPTs list.
Click OK.

Create a global layup

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Create a ply section and its section curves

Creating a global layup

Creating global plies

Working with global plies and global ply groups

Cohesive layers

Exporting the global layup to Fibersim

Draping global plies over the model

Layup offset

Working with imported layups

Creating ply sections and section curves

Ply-based workflow

Defining plies and a stacking sequence

Global layups and hand layup manufacturing

Ply extensions

Right-click commands for ply section nodes

Right-click commands for global layup nodes

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Import a layup from a laminate physical property, Simcenter 3D 2021.1 Series

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