_gauge.h3d file

The _gauge.h3d file is a compressed binary file containing both model and result data. It can be used to post-process shell thickness (gauge) sensitivity in HyperView.

File Creation

This file is created when an optimization is performed. Creation of this file is controlled by the I/O Option OUTPUT.

File Contents

The _gauge.h3d file contains node and element definitions in addition to the following results:
Result
Description
Sensitivity
Sensitivity of response vs. shell thickness (gauge) of PSHELL property. Output is controlled by the I/O Option OUTPUT.

Comments

  1. A single _gauge.h3d file is created for all iterations.