In the Control interface illustrated in Figure 11.2.27, the user is allowed to set some basic parameters to control calculation, including time step setting, set shell edges square, output control of database file, etc.
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11.2.27
Control Interface
Set shell edges square: Flag for assuming edge shape for shells when measuring penetration. If this option is toggled on, when submitting for calculation, the program will automatically assume the edge shape for shells to be square. Refer to the LS-DYNA Keyword User’s Manual for detailed description.
Refer to Section 8.3.4.5 for detailed description of other options.