*createsolverkeyword

Creates an entity by specifying the solver keyword.

Syntax

*createsolverkeyword ?keyword? ?entitytype? ?includeFileName?

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify Command

Description

This command creates an entity that has a mapped solver keyword by just specifying the keyword. The keywords are sourced from the solver browser.

Inputs

keyword
The string specifying the keyword.
entitytype
An optional argument to specify the entity type if the mapping is predetermined. If the same keyword is featured in two different entity types, then the entity type can be specified.
includeFileName
An optional argument to specify the include file name in which this keyword is to be created. If include file name is not specified it will be created in current include.

Examples

To create CONTACT entity in OptiStruct:
*createsolverkeyword "CONTACT"
To create *SURFACE INTERACTION in Abaqus:
*createsolverkeyword "\*SURFACE INTERACTION"
To create *NSET in Abaqus in include “load_data”:
*createsolverkeyword "\*NSET" sets "load_data"

Errors

Incorrect usage results in a Tcl error. To detect errors, you can use the catch command:
if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}

Version History

2025.1