Error using BPE function: "Could not complete ANSYS call"

[ZL6462]

Dear all,

I am trying using the NuMAD BPE function to calcualte the 6x6 stiffness and mass matrices of a blade. The version of the software are as follows: 1) NuMAD v3.0; 3) MATLAB R2020b; 2) ANSYS R19.1;

When I calculate the 6x6 stiffness and mass matrices of a blade through NuMAD BPE function, an error occurs, and there are NO displacement.txt file in the folder of the case.

[rclarke17]

What does your output.txt say? Usually there's an error message in there that can help track down your issue.

[ZL6462]

Dear @rclarke17,

I have check the output.txt, may be every thing is OK, the file is attached as follows: output.txt

Besides, I also try running "shell7bpe.src" manually through the APDL GUI, and there is a warning as follows, and I an not sure whether this warning matters.

Thank you for your attention!

[kbonney]

@ZL6462 For us to help you with this problem please provide a minimum example which replicates the issue you are encountering. This should include any data and code that are not included in NuMAD.

[rclarke17]

ZL6462, BPE was discontinued with NuMAD v2.0. If you want to use it you need to use NuMAD v2.0. As for the warning message that appears when manually running shell7bpe.src, you can ignore that.

[kercc1985]

Hi，@ZL6462 ， Have you solved this problem? I have encountered the same issue, do you have a solution? thanks.

[ZL6462]

Hello, @kercc1985

Sorry for delay. I tried new version of the ANSYS, and the issue solved. The version I try is 2021 R1.

[ZL6462]

ZL6462, BPE was discontinued with NuMAD v2.0. If you want to use it you need to use NuMAD v2.0. As for the warning message that appears when manually running shell7bpe.src, you can ignore that.

Dear @rclarke17 ,

Do you mean that NUMAD-3.0 doesn't support BPE function?

Thank for your attention