Intro
This plugin is used to efficiently import model data from SPACE GASS .txt files into Civil NX, allowing direct import of SPACE GASS files into Civil NX modeling.
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Import SPACE GASS txt files into Civil NX modeling.
Version
- v1.0.0 : Plugin release
Applicable Standards
- General Use
Benefits of this plugin
This plugin uses SPACE GASS model file to efficiently import model data into Civil NX.
It maintains the integrity of the original data through automatic conversion of data related to materials and sections, geometric data, such as element and node data, as well as boundary condition and load data, enabling reliable and accurate simulations.
How to use this plugin?
- Click the Import button
Import SPACE GASS txt file. Note that you can only import tsxt SPACE GASS file. - Confirm the SPACE GASS Text file
View SPACE GASS modeling information. (Read-Only editor) - Click the Send button
Create Civil Model
Note
The following data from SPACE GASS can be converted to midas Civil.
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MATERIAL
- SECTION
- NODE
- ELEMENT
- BOUNDARY CONDITION
- LOAD
The SPACE GASS to midas Civil conversion for each data is shown below.
MATERIAL/SECTION
For material and section information, it is compatible with User Defined.
NODE
Due to the difference in the global coordinate system between SPACEGASS and midas Civil, the conversion is as follows.
| X-DIR | Y-DIR | Z-DIR | |
| SPACE GASS | X | Y | Z |
| MIDAS CIVIL NX | X | Z | -Y |
ELEMENT
The following element types are compatible
| FRAME | PLATE | Tension Only | Compression Only | |
| SPACE GASS | Normal | Plate | Tension Only | Compression Only |
| MIDAS CIVIL NX | General Beam | Plate | Tension Only | Compression Only |
BOUNDARY CONDITION
Among the boundary conditions, the compatible data is shown below.
The following data from SPACE GASS can be converted to midas Civil.
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SUPPORT
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POINT SPRING
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RIGID LINK / ELASTIC LINK
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BEAM END RELEASE
LOADCASE
Compatible loads are listed below.
| SPACE GASS | MIDAS CIVIL NX |
| SELF LOAD | SELF WEIGHT |
| PRESCRIBED DISPLACEMENT | SPECIFIED DISPLACEMENT OF SUPPORT |
| MEMBER CONCENTRETED LOAD | NODAL LOAD |
| MEMBER DISTRIBUTED FORCE | UNIFORM LOAD |
| MEMBER DISTRIBUTED MOMENT | UNIFORM MOMENT |
| PLATE PRESSURE LOAD | PRESSURE LOAD |
Conclusion
SPACE GASSS Converter allows you to import model information into MIDAS CIVIL NX quickly.