RUNNING CAEPIPE/CAEPIPE 3D+ IN BATCH MODE
Steps to Run CAEPIPE/CAEPIPE 3D+ in Batch Mode
Create the Stress Model
o Use the Layout window to build the stress model.
o Once the model is created, export it to a Model Batch File (MBF) format via Layout Window > File > Export to MBF.
o Alternatively, you can create the MBF file directly using a text editor such as Notepad as detailed under Import MBF above.
Run the Analysis and Output Results in CSV Format
o Use the MBF file as an input argument to the CAEPIPE/CAEPIPE 3D+ executable.
o Example: Assuming a file named StrModel.mbf is stored in C:\models and CAEPIPE3D is installed in C:\CAEPIPE3D\1320, follow these steps:
· Open the Command Prompt in Windows.
· Navigate to the CAEPIPE 3D+ installation folder by entering “cd C:\CAEPIPE3D\1320”
· Execute the program in batch mode with the following command “CAEPIPE3D.exe C:\models\StrModel.mbf;batchmode=yes"
· The results will be generated in CSV file format with name StrModel.csv and will be stored in the folder C:\models
Modify and Re-run the Analysis
o Update the MBF file manually or through a script as needed.
o Repeat Step 2 to execute the modified analysis and output results.