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Ansa Custom Parameters and Formulas

1. Define parameters

Custom parameters in ANSA are relatively simple. Right-click in the input box to open the menu and select List variables, then create a new variable in the A_PARAMETERs dialog and assign a name to that variable.

For example, here the material parameter is assigned as a custom parameter:

  1. Right-click to select the list variables.

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Ansa as Abaqus pre-processing analysis bolt pretension setting

When Ansa is used as Abaqus preprocessor for analysis, the problem of applying bolt pretension is often encountered. In addition to the complex settings, it is also easy to make mistakes, and various problems may occur if you are not careful. The following records the Ansa bolt pretension setting process and some easy mistakes, which will be used as a reference for related analysis later.

1. Solid+Assistant

The connection between the solid bolt and the flange surface must be established first. For details, please refer to Abaqus contact settings

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Install Ansys2025R1 on Ubuntu24.04

1. Preparation

161GB of disk space is required for the full installation. Please ensure that the remaining available disk space meets the requirements. You can choose the installation content according to your needs.

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At least 8GB of memory is required during the installation process, and 16~32GB of memory is recommended.

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