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Solver environment variables (Simcenter Samcef)

You can use the following optional environment variables in the Simcenter Samcef environment:

Variable Description
UGII_SAMCEF Path to the Simcenter Samcef solver executable.Note: If this variable is not set, the Simcenter Samcef environment uses the Simcenter Samcef solver embedded in the software installation.
UGII_SAM_ZONE Solver memory (MB).

Note:

You can set up both these variables for the solve (export) and the import processes.

Note:

All these variables can also be defined as default options for Simcenter 3D in the Customer Defaults.

Where do I find it?

Solving a model

Application Pre/Post
Command Finder Solve
Location in dialog box Click Edit Solver Parameters

Importing a model

Application Pre/Post
Menu FileImportSimulationSamcef
Location in dialog box Samcef File Import dialog box→Solver parameters tab

Setting customer defaults

Application Pre/Post
Menu FileUtilitiesCustomer Defaults
Location in dialog box SimulationPre/PostSamcefSolver Parameters tab
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Solver customer defaults (Simcenter Samcef)

Setting up Samcef environment defaults

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Solver Parameters dialog box (Simcenter Samcef)

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