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  3. How can we set a simulation end time which is less than the smallest default, 1e-9?

How can we set a simulation end time which is less than the smallest default, 1e-9?

Tagged: 17.1, mechanical, static, Structural Mechanics/Structural, structural-and-thermal, structural-mechanics
    • August 25, 2023 at 12:16 pm
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      This is currently not possible through the Mechanical GUI. However, you can accomplish this through the use of a commands object as described in the attachments. Also, consider using a smaller unit for time as an alternative to using very small numbers.

      Attachments:
      1. 2044670.pdf

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