Simulation, duplicate study to new study type

[jkelindberg]

Have you ever put a lot of work into defining loads, connections and constraints on a model for a static stress simulation and then wanted to do a modal analysis on it? You'll spend quite a bit of time redoing the same definitions again, because there is no option to copy loads and constraints.

So, my proposal is that if you select to duplicate a study, give the option to switch to another study type. Sure, not all types of loads and constraints are available in all study types but at least duplicate those which are relevant. Or alternatively, make it possible to copy/paste.

[AndrewSears]

@jkelindberg, we have this in the product already.  When you Clone a study, some studies will not support certain loads or constraints so they will be removed when you change the study type.  Also, cloning some studies will need to modify contacts.  For example, with modal, all contacts will need to be bonded or the structure is statically unstable.

Load cases or the forces and constraints in them can all be copied and pasted into different studies, as long as they follow the rules.  Try using the standard OS copy and paste functionality.

If this is not working, please let us know so we can investigate.