Nonlinear options#

These SOLUTION commands are used to define options for nonlinear analyses.

Mapdl.arclen([key, maxarc, minarc])

Activates the arc-length method.

Mapdl.arctrm([lab, val, node, dof])

Controls termination of the solution when the arc-length method is

Mapdl.bucopt([method, nmode, shift, ...])

Specifies buckling analysis options.

Mapdl.cnvtol([lab, value, toler, norm, minref])

Sets convergence values for nonlinear analyses.

Mapdl.crplim([crcr, option])

Specifies the creep criterion for automatic time stepping.

Mapdl.gst([lab, lab2])

Turns Graphical Solution Tracking (GST) on or off.

Mapdl.lnsrch([key])

Activates a line search to be used with Newton-Raphson.

Mapdl.ncnv([kstop, dlim, itlim, etlim, cplim])

Sets the key to terminate an analysis.

Mapdl.neqit([neqit, forcekey])

Specifies the maximum number of equilibrium iterations for nonlinear

Mapdl.nladaptive([component, action, ...])

Defines the criteria under which the mesh is refined or modified during a nonlinear solution.

Mapdl.nldiag([label, key, maxfile])

Sets nonlinear diagnostics functionality.

Mapdl.nlgeom([key])

Includes large-deflection effects in a static or full transient

Mapdl.nlhist([key, name, item, comp, node, ...])

Specify result items to track during solution.

Mapdl.nlmesh([control, val1, val2, val3, val4])

Controls remeshing in nonlinear adaptivity.

Mapdl.nropt([option1, option2, optval])

Specifies the Newton-Raphson options in a static or full transient

Mapdl.pred([sskey, lskey])

Activates a predictor in a nonlinear analysis.

Mapdl.pstres([key])

Specifies whether prestress effects are calculated or included.