Explicit dynamics

These PREP7 commands are used for an explicit dynamic analysis.

Mapdl.edasmp([option, asmid, part1, part2, ...])	Creates a part assembly to be used in an explicit dynamic analysis.
Mapdl.edbound([option, lab, cname, xc, yc, ...])	Defines a boundary plane for sliding or cyclic symmetry.
Mapdl.edbx([option, boxid, xmin, xmax, ...])	Creates a box shaped volume to be used in a contact definition for
Mapdl.edcgen([option, cont, targ, fs, fd, ...])	Specifies contact parameters for an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edclist([num])	Lists contact entity specifications in an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edcmore([option, num, val1, val2])	Specifies additional contact parameters for a given contact definition
Mapdl.edcnstr([option, ctype, comp1, comp2, ...])	Defines various types of constraints for an explicit dynamic analysis.
Mapdl.edcontact([sfsi, rwpn, ipck, shtk, ...])	Specifies contact surface controls for an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edcrb([option, neqn, partm, parts])	Constrains two rigid bodies to act as one in an explicit dynamics
Mapdl.edcurve([option, lcid, par1, par2])	Specifies data curves for an explicit dynamic analysis.
Mapdl.eddbl([key])	Selects a numerical precision type of the explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.eddc([option, ctype, cont, targ])	Deletes or deactivates/reactivates contact surface specifications in an
Mapdl.edipart([part, option, cvect, tm, ...])	Defines inertia for rigid parts in an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edlcs([option, cid, x1, y1, z1, x2, ...])	Defines a local coordinate system for use in explicit dynamics
Mapdl.edmp([lab, mat, val1, val2, val3, ...])	Defines material properties for an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.ednb([option, cname, ad, as_])	Defines a nonreflecting boundary in an explicit dynamic analysis.
Mapdl.edndtsd([vect1, vect2, datap, fitpt, ...])	Allows smoothing of noisy data for explicit dynamics analyses and
Mapdl.ednrot([option, cid, cname, dof1, ...])	Applies a rotated coordinate nodal constraint in an explicit dynamics
Mapdl.edpart([option, partid, cname])	Configures parts for an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edpc([min_, max_, inc])	Selects and plots explicit dynamic contact entities.
Mapdl.edsp([option, min_, max_, inc])	Specifies small penetration checking for contact entities in an
Mapdl.edweld([option, nweld, n1, n2, sn, ...])	Defines a massless spotweld or generalized weld for use in an explicit

These SOLUTION commands are used for an explicit dynamic analysis.

Mapdl.edadapt([part, key])	Activates adaptive meshing in an explicit dynamic analysis.
Mapdl.edale([option, afac, bfac, dfac, ...])	Assigns mesh smoothing to explicit dynamic elements that use
Mapdl.edbvis([qvco, lvco])	Specifies global bulk viscosity coefficients for an explicit dynamics
Mapdl.edcadapt([freq, tol, opt, maxlvl, ...])	Specifies adaptive meshing controls for an explicit dynamic analysis.
Mapdl.edcpu([cputime])	Specifies CPU time limit for an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edcsc([key])	Specifies whether to use subcycling in an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edcts([dtms, tssfac])	Specifies mass scaling and scale factor of computed time step for an
Mapdl.eddamp([part, lcid, valdmp])	Defines mass weighted (Alpha) or stiffness weighted (Beta) damping for
Mapdl.eddrelax([option, nrcyck, drtol, ...])	Activates initialization to a prescribed geometry or dynamic relaxation
Mapdl.eddump([num, dt])	Specifies output frequency for the explicit dynamic restart file
Mapdl.edenergy([hgen, swen, sien, rlen])	Specifies energy dissipation controls for an explicit dynamics
Mapdl.edfplot([key])	Allows plotting of explicit dynamics forces and other load symbols.
Mapdl.edgcale([nadv, meth])	Defines global ALE controls for an explicit dynamic analysis.
Mapdl.edhgls([hgco])	Specifies the hourglass coefficient for an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edhist([comp])	Specifies time-history output for an explicit dynamic analysis.
Mapdl.edhtime([nstep, dt])	Specifies the time-history output interval for an explicit dynamics
Mapdl.edint([shellip, beamip])	Specifies number of integration points for explicit shell and beam
Mapdl.edis([option, pidn, pido])	Specifies stress initialization in an explicit dynamic full restart
Mapdl.edload([option, lab, key, cname, ...])	Specifies loads for an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edopt([option, value])	Specifies the type of output for an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edout([option])	Specifies time-history output (ASCII format) for an explicit dynamics
Mapdl.edpl([ldnum])	Plots a time dependent load curve in an explicit dynamic analysis.
Mapdl.edpvel([option, pid, vx, vy, vz, ...])	Applies initial velocities to parts or part assemblies in an explicit
Mapdl.edrc([option, nrbf, ncsf, dtmax])	Specifies rigid/deformable switch controls in an explicit dynamic
Mapdl.edrd([option, part, mrb])	Switches a part from deformable to rigid or from rigid to deformable in
Mapdl.edri([option, part, xc, yc, zc, tm, ...])	Defines inertia properties for a new rigid body that is created when a
Mapdl.edrst([nstep, dt])	Specifies the output interval for an explicit dynamic analysis.
Mapdl.edrun([option, cons, ncpu])	Specify LS-DYNA serial or parallel processing.
Mapdl.edshell([wpan, shnu, shtc, wpbt, ...])	Specifies shell computation controls for an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edsolv(**kwargs)	Specifies "explicit dynamics solution" as the subsequent status topic.
Mapdl.edstart([restart, memory, fsize, dumpfile])	Specifies status (new or restart) of an explicit dynamics analysis.
Mapdl.edterm([option, lab, num, stop, maxc, ...])	Specifies termination criteria for an explicit dynamic analysis.
Mapdl.edtp([option, value1, value2])	Plots explicit elements based on their time step size.
Mapdl.edvel([option, cname, vx, vy, vz, ...])	Applies initial velocities to nodes or node components in an explicit
Mapdl.edwrite([option, fname, ext])	Writes explicit dynamics input to an LS-DYNA input file.
Mapdl.rexport([target, lstep, sbstep, ...])	Exports displacements from an implicit run to ANSYS LS-DYNA.