Export: Strand7 Text File

Description

Exports finite element data to the Strand7 text file format.

Exports geometry entities for versions after R24.

Dialog

Name

Opens the file dialog to specify the location and name of the file to be exported.

Version

Data format of the exported Strand7 text file.

Current Release 3.1.x

Text file format compatible with the current release of Strand7.
Release 2.4.x

Text file that can be read into the Strand7 R24 series.
Release 2.3.x

Text file that can be read into the Strand7 R23 series.
Release 2.2.x

Text file that can be read into the Strand7 R22 series.
Release 2.1.x

Text file that can be read into the Strand7 R21 series.
Release 1.06

Text file that can be read into Strand7 versions prior to R21.

Note that not all data contained in the current model can necessarily be exported to previous Strand7 releases. Where data cannot be exported, an export warning is given and saved to the export log file.

Freedom Case Attributes (Excluding Node Restraints)

Versions prior to Strand7 R24 did not offer freedom case dependency of attributes such as Node Stiffness and Face Support. When exporting to those versions, these attributes are exported only for the selected freedom case.