This function allows the user to export the element node in the current model as NASTRAN file, or export the line in the current model as DYNAFORM/VPG/FEMB Line file. The Export File dialog is shown in Figure 3.3.1.

Figure 3.3.1  Export file dialog box

Users can export the model turned on in the current database as the NASTRAN FILE. Enter a file name, and then click the SAVE button to export the model in the selected file format.

NOTE: EXPORT function is disabled until a d3plot file or NASTRAN punch/output2 file is read in.