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After using Ansa to output the inp file, you can submit the inp file for calculation through the Abaqus CAE window interface, or you can submit the calculation through the command line. You need to add the Path when submitting using the command line. In Windows, it is usually the path [Abaqus installation directory]\Commands.

In fact, after installing Abaqus in Windows, the Abaqus Command shortcut will appear in the start menu. Clicking this shortcut can submit the abaqus calculation file through the command line without adding the Path.

Ansa can quickly set up connections through the Connection function.

Take screw connection as an example here, first display all bolts separately. use TOPO → Curves → Tubes2Curve Convert bolt geometry to curves.

Keep the curve and delete the bolt geometric surface.

Then use Topo → Points → Edges to convert the curve into 3D points and delete the curve.

The default length unit for Ansa imported step model is mm, and the weight is ton. However, the SI unit we commonly use is m for length and kg for weight. The conversion between the two units is shown in the following table.

When defining model parameters, care should be taken to select the corresponding unit system based on the length.