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New features in Laminate Tools version 3.2
Design
- enabled sub-layup hierarchy import on Layup Import.
- implemented separate import of layup sets, as an enhancement to Layup Import.
- implemented separate import of layup materials, to easily re-use and share material data.
- implemented element sets output to Ansys CDB files, as with Nastran files.
- added PlyMaster layup import functionality.
- enabled multiple material shear states, whereby the correct mechanical properties can be assigned to different shear states of scissor materials.
- implemented the display of Ansys Solid95 elements, as an option.
Post-processing
- implemented micro-strain post-processing for Model, Info, Worst Elements, and Plot windows.
- implemented user-defined global ply view filter for restricted scope post-processing, as a selection aid.
- implemented transverse shear calculations by NEiNastran method, as a user option.
- supported post-processing of imported results that are already sorted by global ply.
- modified global ply results text output per element, to be sorted by laminate ply, reflecting the actual laminate sequence.
- added Margin of Safety to the lists of possible imported components to be post-processed.
- added PUCK criterion to the possible failure theories exported in PCOMPs.
Manufacturing
- implemented a new Flat Pattern window, where multiple two-dimensional user-defined patterns can be applied to the model, with support for overlapping strip calculation, highlight and export (2D or 3D), pattern vertex pick and drag in 3D model window, and element selection (pick) by application of 2D pattern.
- implemented flat pattern extension (growth) by given amount around the calculated boundary, for later trimming.
- implemented the selection of which DXF flat pattern details to be exported, for individual plies or for the plybook.
- added support in plybook export for selection of layer ranges by sublayup.
User Interface
- implemented distance measurement as traced along the visible surface.
- implemented option for multiple visible straight-line distance segments.
- implemented user option for scaling the spread of exploded layer graphics.
- implemented custom colours for sets, pick area, 2D pattern DXF outline, 2D pattern DXF strips, and many more.
- implemented user option for drawing or not of the semi-transparent dark background behind spectrum legends.
- enabled highlight for hidden elements of selected element set, and any current element selection.
- allowed multi-selection of element sets, showed set coverage filled and shaded.
- added pick command to hide all unselected elements, using an element set.
- implemented "from Selected Elements only" option for picking.
- implemented picking by bounding coordinates box (within xyz ranges).
- added ".fem" to the supported file formats (Hypermesh).
- implemented $HMSET card in .fem files for element set name definition.
- enabled resizing for worst elements - all layers results window.
- numerous performance enhancements and support for latest graphics hardware.
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