_s#.h3d file

The _s#.h3d file is a compressed binary file, containing both model and result data. It can be used to post-process results in HyperView or using the HyperView Player.

File Creation

The _s#.h3d file is created when the H3D format is chosen (I/O Option OUTPUT), and an optimization is performed containing a linear static subcase. A similar file is created for each static subcase.

File Contents

The _s#.h3d file contains node and element definitions in addition to the following results:
Result
Description
Displacement
Displacement results from linear static analysis.
Output is controlled by the I/O Option DISPLACEMENT.
Element strain energy
Element strain energy results from linear static analysis.
Output is controlled by the I/O Option ESE.
Stress
Stress results from linear static analysis.
Output is controlled by the I/O Option STRESS (or ELSTRESS).
Density
Density results from topology optimization.
Output is controlled by the I/O Option DENSITY.
Shape
Shape results from topography, shape, and free shape optimization.
Output is controlled by the I/O Option SHAPE.

Comments

  1. The # in the file name is the user-defined subcase ID.
  2. The I/O Option Previously Supported Results controls the frequency of output for analytical results during an optimization.