PASS/EQUIP → Working with PASS/EQUIP → Data Export and Import
There are several import/export options in PASS/EQUIP. This is done by saving files in different formats. The following import/export options are currently available:
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Export to XML Import from XML |
Import/export to XML format. XML format data contain an object model and are sufficient for setting/retrieving all model properties required for vessel strength analyses. For more details, see Attachment “Pass/EQUIP XML” |
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Import from MechaniCS XML | |
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Export to Nozzle-FEM | When exporting to the “Nozzle FEM” program, the model is saved completely in XML format, while the target element is marked with a special tag, which allows the “Nozzle FEM” program to correctly interpret it. You must specify the folder where the exported files will be placed. The file names are the same as the components names. You must specify which of the components should be exported, or select an individual component using the context menu of the right mouse button (this can be a nozzle, a conical reducer, etc.). |
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Export of other file type to PASS/EQUIP file | When saving, a file type can be changed: i.e. a vertical model or column can be saved as horizontal model for calculations of tests in the horizontal position on the saddle supports. Not all of components can be saved in the new type of model, and appropriate notification will be displayed. |
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Creates the selected file format, containing geometric parameters
of the vessel solid model and the attributes of object colors.
In case simplified redesign mode  is
of switched on, the model will be additionally redesigned in precise
mode, which may take more time. Obtained files can be opened and
used for creation drawings of views and sections of the vessel
in the popular 3D design and analysis systems (SolidWorks, Kompas-3D,
ANSYS, etc.). |
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Export to Ansys (APDL) | The command is available for a vertical tank model (Passat-Tanks module). A finite element model of the structure is created, to which loads are applied based on the selected code (STO-SA-03-002, GOST 31385, API 650). The model is exported to an APDL batch file, which can be opened in Ansys to estimate the strength and buckling of the structure under a given loading mode. For details, see Export of a tank model to Ansys |
When running a program with command line parameters passat.exe File_Name /savexml, the program saves an opened file in XML format in silent mode and ends.
See also:
Export of a tank model to Ansys