Tips & Tricks

Some possible problems with CNTAC or TIED definitions

This tip discusses some of the reasons that might be responsible for problems with contact or tied definitions in a VPS simulation

Relation between Bulk Modulus K, Shear Modulus G, Young's Modulus E and Poisson's ratio ν

This tip explains the relations between the parameters that describe the linear elastic behavior of materials

How to convert force-deflection into true stress-strain curves?

This tip helps to convert typical tensile test data into stress-strain curves to be used in many material models of Virtual Performance Solution (VPS)

How to fill multiple holes of different shapes and sizes on a plate?

Using Visual-Mesh, you can fill small holes of different diameters with a surface easily. This can be achieved with the Surface Trim option available in the surface menu.

How does Batch Mode execution work in Visual-Environment?

To run the scripts in Batch mode

How to filter entities in the Explorer?

You can filter entities based on Name and ID and also list the referred entities

How to create your own toolbars in Visual-Environment?

You can create your own toolbars using Tools->Customize

How to change user home location in Visual-Environment?

You can change the Home and Temporary directory path from General Preference or from the Variables

How to make an advanced selection in Visual-Environment?

Advanced Selection allows you to select entities in different ways such as column wise, sheet wise, etc. It also allows you to stop the selection at non manifold T-Sections based on feature angle.

Parallel processing

“To pull a bigger wagon, it is easier to add more horses than to grow a gigantic horse.” This paraphrased quotation nicely expresses the basic concept of parallel processing. The speed of sequential computers has been doubling every eighteen months, according to Moore’s law. However, at any given time, that speed is limited by the state of the art in integrated circuit design and manufacturing. To circumvent that limitation, it is possible to split a given computationally intensive task among multiple processors working simultaneously.