File Manager is accessed from the FM pulldown located on the MSC Patran main form.

Fundamental to MSC SuperModel is its ability to support multiple structural components and designs. The capabilities of this system support the division of engineering labor, management of large structural models, and tracking and configuration control of varying structural designs. At the heart of these capabilities is the File Manager.

The File Manager addresses CAE process management issues. Engineering data is stored in a hierarchy customized to the customer’s way of doing business — for example, by project or engineering discipline. Users are no longer encumbered with operating system knowledge requirements as the graphical interface is easy to use, form driven and uses basic text description to locate engineering data. File Manager includes a security system which allows for limited access to and controls over engineering model data and project files. A resource manager is available to maximize storage efficiency through techniques such as file compression and archival.