*.db

This is the Patran database. During an analyze pass, model data is read from, and during a Read Results pass, model and/or results data is written into. This file typically resides in the current directory.

jobname.key

This is the LS-DYNA input file created by the interface. This file typically resides in the current directory

jobname.ptf

This is the LS-DYNA state file (family) which is read by the Read Results pass. This file typically resides in the current directory.

jobname.his

This is the LS-DYNA time history file. This file typically resides in the current directory.

jobname.flat

This file may be generated during a Read Results pass. If the results translation cannot write data directly into the specified Patran database it will create this jobname flat file. This file typically resides in the current directory.

LsDyna3dExecute

This is a UNIX script file which is called on to submit the analysis file to LS-DYNA after translation is complete. This file might need customizing with site specific data. The file contains many comments and should be easy to edit. Please see the LS-DYNA documentation for more details on how to edit this file. Patran searches its path to find this file, but it typically resides in the <installation_directory>/bin/exe directory. Either use the general copy in <installation_directory>/bin/exe, or place a local copy in a directory on the file path which takes precedence over the <installation_directory>/bin/exe directory.

LsdynaPat3Submit

This is a UNIX script which is called on to submit the results translation program lsdynapat3. This file does not need site specific customization. However, this file can be modified to meet specific needs. Patran searches its file path to find this file, but it typically resides in the <installation_directory>/bin/exe directory. Use the general copy in the <installation_directory>/bin/exe/ directory, or use a local version by placing this local version in a directory higher on the Patran file path.