Sub-model Extraction

This feature allows a sub-model to be extracted from GSA, so that the sub-model can be investigated in more detail. There are two aspects to the sub-model: the elements that form the sub-model and the tasks that are to be associated with the sub-model.

The nodes that form the sub-model and the nodes that form the boundary between the sub-model and the remainder of the model are identified. A new model is then created for the sub-model. Nodes on the boundary are fully restrained. Properties are copied directly. Constraints and loading are updated to include only those associated with the sub-model. Tasks are updated based on the tasks selected for the sub-model.