Guidelines for NASTRAN Deck Import
The following are content guidelines for the NASTRAN file to be imported into Creo Simulate:
• The CORD2* commands come before the referenced grid point (node) commands whereas the CORD1* commands come after the GRID* commands.
• A GRID command for a point not in the default coordinate system should follow the command for the referenced coordinate system.
• Two grid points (nodes) that have the same ID but different coordinates are not allowed in the same file or included files.
• Two elements with the same ID are allowed only if they reference exactly the same grid points (nodes). This guideline also applies to different files read with an INCLUDE statement.
• Elements referencing scalar points—points without coordinates—cannot be created.
• Creo Simulate does not display the center node for CQUAD elements.
• The continuation of a command should follow on the next line.
• Creo Simulate does not import the Replication command.
• The end of deck is specified using the ENDDATA command.