pred#
- Mapdl.pred(sskey='', lskey='', **kwargs)#
Activates a predictor in a nonlinear analysis.
APDL Command: PRED
- Parameters:
- sskey
Substep predictor key:
OFF - No prediction occurs.
ON - Use a predictor on all substeps after the first.
- AUTO - The program uses a predictor but, within certain
exceptions, automatically switches prediction off. This behavior is the default; see “Command Default” for details.
- lskey
Load step predictor:
- OFF - No prediction across load steps occurs. This is the
default behavior.
- ON - Use a predictor also on the first substep of the load
step. (Sskey = ON is required.)
Notes
Activates a predictor in a nonlinear analysis on the degree-of-freedom solution for the first equilibrium iteration of each substep.
When using the arc-length method (ARCLEN, ARCTRM), you cannot issue the DOF solution predictor command (PRED), the automatic time stepping command (AUTOTS), or the line search command (LNSRCH). If you activate the arc-length method after you set PRED, AUTOTS, or LNSRCH, a warning message appears. If you elect to proceed with the arc-length method, the program disables your DOF predictor, automatic time stepping, and line search settings, and the time step size is controlled by the arc- length method internally.
When using step-applied loads, such as TUNIF, BFUNIF, etc., or other types of non-monotonic loads, the predictor may adversely affect the convergence. If the solution is discontinuous, the predictor may need to be turned off.
When performing a nonlinear analysis involving large rotations, the predictor may require using smaller substeps.
This command is also valid in PREP7.