LS-PrePost 3, 1-day introduction


LS-PrePost3In this course an introduction to LS-PrePost 3 is given including hands on exercises. The course is suitable for old and new users of LS-PrePost. LS-PrePost 3 represents a major leap forward for the LS-PrePost pre- and postprocessor. Version 3 compared to version 2.4 has the following improved features:

  • Totally reworked and modern graphical user interface.
  • New CAD-engine
  • 2D and 3D meshing tools
  • Powerfull keyword editor
  • Improved modell checker and contact checker
  • Special applications tools, e.g. for metal forming and airbag packing.
  • Improved postprocessor

Course leader and start date: See the main course page

Registration and general information including hotels: See here.

Course contents:

  • GUI: Overview of the graphical user interface
  • CAD: Overview of the CAD-engine (reads STEP, IGES)
  • Pre-processing
    • Meshing: 2D and 3D meshing
    • Keyword editor
    • Model set-up tools (sets, material asignment, part assigment, et c.)
    • Subsystems: Handling include files
    • Material database tool
    • Renumbering
    • Cross section tool
    • Spotweld tool
  • Model checking
    • Contact checker (penetration check & fix)
    • Model checker
    • Model visualization tools (Boundary conditions, sets, parts et c.)
  • Postprocessing
    • D3PLOT Animation
    • Eigen Mode Animation
    • BINOUT and ASCII Processing
    • Time History Plotting
    • Section Analysis
    • Fringe Plotting & Stress and Strain measures i LS-PrePost
    • Particle Visualization
    • Fluid Visualization
  • Special postprocessing options
    • DYNAIN Generation
    • Submodeling

LS-PrePost 3 is included in the LS-DYNA package without extra cost. LS-PrePost 3 runs under Windows (XP, Vista, 7) and modern Linux-distributions.