ematwrite

Mapdl.ematwrite(key='', **kwargs)

Forces the writing of all the element matrices to File.EMAT.

APDL Command: EMATWRITE

Parameters:

key

Write key:

YES - Forces the writing of the element matrices to

File.EMAT even if not normally done.

NO - Element matrices are written only if required. This

value is the default.

Return type:

Optional[str]

Notes

The EMATWRITE command forces ANSYS to write the File.EMAT file. The file is necessary if you intend to follow the initial load step with a subsequent inertia relief calculation (IRLF). If used in the solution processor (/SOLU), this command is only valid within the first load step.

This command is also valid in PREP7.