ansys.mapdl.core.Mapdl.lcsum#

Mapdl.lcsum(lab='', **kwargs)#

Specifies whether to process non-summable items in load case operations.

Mechanical APDL Command: LCSUM

Parameters:

labstr

Combination option

• (blank) - Only combine summable items [default].

• ALL - Combine all items including non summable items.

Notes

Allows non-summable items (e.g. plastic strains) to be included in load combinations. Issue lcsum,ALL before the first load case operation ( LC XX command). May also be used to include nonsummable items in the appending of a results file ( rappnd command).

For details on using load case combination, see Creating and Combining Load Cases