M. To define a time history type by external file
To define a time history type using data in an external text file, use the following procedure.
You must have a
separate text file containing pairs of times and values (acceleration, force,
or moment). The file extension is not important, but the values must be in
plain text.
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On the
Loading ribbon tab, select the
tool in the
Dynamic Specifications group.
The Add New: Time History Definitions dialog opens. - Type an Integration Time Step value in seconds.
- (Optional) Select the Consider Missing Mass Mode option if necessary.
- (Optional) Select the Save option to generate a file with time history data.
- Select the Loading Type for your data:
- Select the From External File option in the Function Options group.
- Type the File Name (with or without file extension).
- Click Add.