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On the Usage of AutoCAD as a User-Interface for a Finite-Element-Program

by Thomas Fink, Beratende Ingenieure VBI, Nuremberg, Germany,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Computing in Civil and Building Engineering

Abstract:

This paper describes the approach used by the author to take AutoCAD as a user-interface for an existing Finite-Element-package. Some principles concerning database management are discussed, a short example shall demonstrate the power of the combination of these programs.

Subject Headings: Computer aided design | Finite element method | Databases | Management methods | Human and behavioral factors | Computer software

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