Hey,
Is it possible to run 1st order elements in Sim 2012? I like to be able to run first order elements when I quickly check my reactions and displacements but I only see 2nd, 3rd and 4th order as an option for solid brick and tet. I then use second order for my longer more accurate stress runs.
If this isn't possible can anyone suggest how they simplify the number of DOF to do this type of work? I can only coarsen the mesh so much on particular types of geometry.
Cheers
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Stew, AICP
Inventor Professional 2013, Autodesk Simulation Multiphysics 2013
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