• Welcome to Adams MaxFlex
  • Introduction
  • Differences from Linear Flexible Bodies
  • Similarities with Linear Flexible Bodies
  • Applicability
• Creating Nonlinear Flexible Bodies in Adams View
  • Qualifying the FE Model
  • BDF Import
  • Replacing Existing Bodies with Nonlinear Flexible Bodies
  • Verifying via the Info Tool
  • Applying Constraints and Forces
• Modifying Nonlinear Flexible Bodies in Adams View
  • Accessing the Flexible Body Dialog Box
  • Location
  • Initial Conditions
  • Damping
    • Structural Damping
    • Rayleigh Damping
  • BDF-Resident Load Cases
  • Graphics
  • Result Requests
  • FEA Settings
• Simulating Adams Nonlinear Flexible Bodies
  • Important Simulation Settings
  • Simulation Deployment
  • Hardware Recommendations
• Reviewing Results
  • XY Plotting
  • Deformation Animation
  • Stress and Strain Recovery
• Appendix
  • Appendix A: Theory Description
  • Appendix B: Limitations of Adams MaxFlex
  • Appendix C: Working Directory Content
  • Appendix D: Data Flow Diagram
  • Appendix E: Comparison with Adams-Marc Co-simulation
  • Appendix F: Unsupported BDF Content
    • Linear Only Elements
    • Modeling Requiring Nastran Iterations to Initialize
  • Appendix G: Building the Run-Ready NLFE Service Data Deck
  • Appendix H: Using DMAP Alters with MaxFlex
  • Appendix I: Using a BDF from which an MNF was Generated
  • Appendix J: Adams Solver Error Codes Related to Nonlinear Flexible Bodies
    • Unit Conversion and Markers Related Errors
    • Warnings Reported at the End of the Simulation
    • Self-Contact Related Errors
    • Data Exchange Errors
    • Additional Post-Processing Errors
    • System Errors
    • Default Error

Welcome to Adams MaxFlex

Appendix J: Adams Solver Error Codes Related to Nonlinear Flexible Bodies