Main window Interfaces tab: Generic > CAESAR II Data Matrix
Converts a matrix data file to a CAESAR II input file.
The generic CAESAR II data matrix input routine creates a CAESAR II file from a simple neutral file. The Data Matrix Interface transfers only the piping geometry. This requires you to add other data to complete the stress model. It expects to read an ASCII text file containing a single line of data for each pipe in the model. Each line of data contains 12 parameters as listed below.
ELMT
Defines the element number sequential from 1.
N1
Defines the From node number.
N2
Defines the To node number.
DX
Defines the delta dimension in the global "X" direction.
DY
Defines the delta dimension in the global "Y" direction (the "Y" axis is vertical in CAESAR II).
DZ
Defines the delta dimension in the global "Z" direction.
DIAM
Defines the actual pipe diameter.
THK
Defines the actual pipe wall thickness.
ANCH
Provides a restraint flag. A value of 1 sets the From node to be restrained. A zero (0) value is otherwise and is currently ignored.
BEND
Defines the bend indicator. A value of 1 sets a bend at the To node. A zero (0) value is no bend.
BRAD
Defines the bend radius if not a long radius bend.
RIGID
Defines a rigid element flag. A value of 1 sets the element to rigid. A value of zero (0) value sets the element to nonrigid.
All values in the matrix should be real floating point numbers. The format for each line of data must be (12E13.6). This generic interface prompts for an arbitrary conversion constant for the delta dimensions, and the diameter /thickness values to overcome any differences between the assumed units of the neutral file and the CAESAR II defaults.
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The data matrix text file can have any file extension.
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For information on editing ASCII text, see ASCII Text File Rules.
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If you are developing a completely new interface, use the CAESAR II Neutral File.