It is possible to import the exported orcaflex model using the orcaflex API in the same python session.Īdded options to convert shape based buoyancy to linear buoyancy properties. Then export to orcaflex if in-depth numbercrunshing is required. Setup you model in DAVE including automatic vessel ballasting, goal seeks and first dynamic checks. Ballast systems (converted to 6D buoys).Rigid bodies and axis systems including degrees of freedom using constraints.Vessels with 1 st order wave forces, added mass, damping and linear hydrostatics.This means that the orcaflex API is not required for export. However not all types of nodes are yet supported as some of them do not have a direct equivalent in orcaflex.ĭAVE will export to an orcaflex. Including mode-shapes and dynamics.Īnd (catenaries) Export option to orcaflexĮxporting DAVE models to Orcaflex is now possible.
Can be used to model anything between flexible beams, pipes and wire catenaries. Beams are structural members with weight and stiffness.
Modeling of beams and catenaries was already possible but has now been simplified by the introduction of the beam element. The documentation has been re-organized and can now be found here: Beams and catenaries For Orcaflex 11.2 and lower getting orcaflex external functions to work in combination with conda requires some hacking.
