Drape Estimator tool and options.
Note: Drape estimator has been deprecated in favor of
kinematic draping and is now hidden behind an environment variable.
Drape estimator uses an inverse mapping method to predict how the orientation and
thickness of a ply will change as the ply is placed on a tool/mold. For each ply in
HyperMesh that is draped, corrections are applied
spatially to the default ply orientation and thickness. A Table entity for each
draped ply is generated and assigned to the ply. The table contains the corrections
to ply orientation and thickness due to draping. Ply shapes need to be associated to
elements. If the model is based on surfaces or lines, ply realization is needed
before draping.
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In the Composite Browser, right-click
Plies.
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In the context menu, point to
Drape then select Drape
Estimator.
The Drape Estimator tool opens.
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Click the Drape Calculation tab to display options to
run the drape estimator and control the launch of the draping simulation. Set
options according to the table below.
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Click the Review Options tab to display methods to
review a completed simulation. Set options according to the table below.
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Click the Export Options tab to display methods to
export flattened line geometry of selected plies to CAD geometry files. One
.stp file is created per ply. Set options according to
the table below.