Advanced Solver Settings : Case Control

The analysis will run for a maximum number of cycles or length of time, checking periodically to see if the out of balance or “residual” forces are smaller than the limits set. If they are the model is said to have converged and the analysis stops.

Definition

Residual

Set the maximum acceptable out-of-balance conditions.

The convergence of the analysis can be adjusted by selecting the “Advanced” button. This will allow you to adjust the damping and mass, and the frequency at which the dynamic relaxation process is paused to check residuals, and recalculate the dummy mass.

Termination

Set the maximum number of cycles or the length of time (clock time) for which the analysis should run before terminating.