Nastran2Calculix

Create by Domenico Cacozza - domenico.cacozza@gmail.com

This Python code converts some Nastran format cards to a Calculix format statement.

Convert the following cards:

  • GRID *Node
  • CTRIA3 S3
  • CQUAD4 S4R
  • CQUAD8 S8
  • CHEXA C3D8
  • CHEXA20 C3D20
  • CPENTA C3D6
  • CPENTA15 C3D15
  • CTET C3D4
  • CTET10 C3D10

Instruction to run the code:

>python Nastran2Calculix.py "Nastran input file"

A file with the same name and extension .inp it will be created in the Nastran file folder.