We want to down load PDMS geometry directly from CAESAR 11,so that we can save time which we are utilising in manual in putting of geometry . Pls. advise how we can do this?
Is any interface programme (software) is needed for that ? If yes, then which software? What could be the cost of that software. Whether it is transferring the whole information that is required by CAESAR11 spread sheet or we have to enter certain parameters manually .
At present is any engineering consultants is availing this facility? if yes , then , can you pls. enlist their names and send to me so that I could get information directly from them.
I will appreciate your quick response.
Regards

Yes there is an interface capable of transferring PDMS data from PDMS to CAESAR II. This interface was developed by CADCENTRE, and they offer it as an optional module for PDMS. I believe you have to contact their London office for details.

Another alternative is to have PDMS create a PCF neutral file, and then read this into CAESAR II using the "PCF Interface".

There is a previous post in this Discussion Forum that discusses this topic. Use the search option above and type in the keyword PDMS to find Data Transfer from PDS & PDMS to CAESAR II.

There is also a newsletter article in our Mechanical Engineering News that discusses this issue. Please see the June 1998 issue, available on this web site.