LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder Class — NXOpen Python API Reference 12.0.0 documentation

# LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder Class

class `NXOpen.CAE.``LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder`

  Bases: `NXOpen.Builder`

  Represents a `NXOpen.CAE.LaminateExtrudeSetup` builder

  To create a new instance of this class, use `NXOpen.CAE.LaminateGlobalLayupMgr.CreateLaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder()`

  Default values.

  Property | Value
  --- | ---
  CutFaceDrops | 0
  FlipNormals | 0
  KeepInvalidElems | 0
  MinElemThickness | 0.05
  NumSmoothIterations | 2
  SinglePlyPerLayer | 1
  SmoothNormals | 0
  SmoothRatio | 0.5

  New in version NX6.0.4.

# Properties

Property | Description
--- | ---
CutFaceDrops | Returns or sets the option to consider cut ply elements as drop-offs
CutFaceSelect | Returns the cutting face(s) selection
Cuts | Returns or sets the option use cutting faces
ExtrudeName | Returns or sets the name of the laminate extrusion setup
FlipNormals | Returns or sets the option to flip the element normals for the extrusion process
HomogeneousPlies | Returns or sets the option to (de)activate homogeneous ply meshes
KeepInvalidElems | Returns or sets the option to keep invalid extruded elements
MinElemThickness | Returns or sets the relative minimum thickness for a corner node ply element.
NumSmoothIterations | Returns or sets the number of iterations for normal smoothing
ReferencePlaneLocation | Returns or sets the option to (de)activate reference plane location
SamcefElementType | Returns or sets the samcef element type
SamcefSolidShells | Returns or sets the option to use SAMCEF solid shells
SandwichBottomSkinMeshOption | Returns or sets the bottom-skin-mesh options for the sandwich inflation
SandwichInflation | Returns or sets the option to (de)activate the sandwich inflatoin
SandwichNumCoreElementLayers | Returns or sets the number of core element layers for the sandwich inflation
SandwichTopSkinMeshOption | Returns or sets the top-skin-mesh options for the sandwich inflation
Selection | Returns the geometric face(s) and element faces on which to perform the extrusion
SinglePlyPerLayer | Returns or sets the option to group plies into single layer(s) of extruded elements
SmoothNormals | Returns or sets the option to smooth the shell normals used for extrusion
SmoothRatio | Returns or sets the neighbor normal weigth ratio for normal smoothing
SnapToCutFaceTolerance | Returns the tolerance to snap nodes to the cutting face borders.
Tag | Returns the Tag for this object.

# Methods

Method | Description
--- | ---
Commit | Commits any edits that have been applied to the builder.
Destroy | Deletes the builder, and cleans up any objects created by the builder.
GetCommittedObjects | For builders that create more than one object, this method returns the objects that are created by commit.
GetObject | Returns the object currently being edited by this builder.
ShowResults | Updates the model to reflect the result of an edit to the model for all builders that support showing results.
Validate | Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called.

# Enumerations

LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilderSamcefElementTypeEnum Enumeration | Samcef element type.

# Property Detail

## CutFaceDrops

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``CutFaceDrops`

  Returns or sets the option to consider cut ply elements as drop-offs

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `CutFaceDrops`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `CutFaceDrops`

  Parameters: | cutFaceDrops (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## CutFaceSelect

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``CutFaceSelect`

  Returns the cutting face(s) selection

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `CutFaceSelect`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.CAE.SelectCAEFaceList`

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

## Cuts

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``Cuts`

  Returns or sets the option use cutting faces

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Cuts`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `Cuts`

  Parameters: | cuts (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## ExtrudeName

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``ExtrudeName`

  Returns or sets the name of the laminate extrusion setup

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `ExtrudeName`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | str

  New in version NX8.5.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `ExtrudeName`

  Parameters: | extrudeName (str) –

  New in version NX8.5.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## FlipNormals

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``FlipNormals`

  Returns or sets the option to flip the element normals for the extrusion process

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `FlipNormals`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX6.0.4.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `FlipNormals`

  Parameters: | flipNormals (bool) –

  New in version NX6.0.4.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## HomogeneousPlies

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``HomogeneousPlies`

  Returns or sets the option to (de)activate homogeneous ply meshes

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `HomogeneousPlies`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `HomogeneousPlies`

  Parameters: | homogeneousPlies (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## KeepInvalidElems

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``KeepInvalidElems`

  Returns or sets the option to keep invalid extruded elements

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `KeepInvalidElems`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `KeepInvalidElems`

  Parameters: | keepInvalidElems (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## MinElemThickness

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``MinElemThickness`

  Returns or sets the relative minimum thickness for a corner node ply element.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `MinElemThickness`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `MinElemThickness`

  Parameters: | minElemThickness (float) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## NumSmoothIterations

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``NumSmoothIterations`

  Returns or sets the number of iterations for normal smoothing

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `NumSmoothIterations`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | int

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `NumSmoothIterations`

  Parameters: | numSmoothIterations (int) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## ReferencePlaneLocation

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``ReferencePlaneLocation`

  Returns or sets the option to (de)activate reference plane location

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `ReferencePlaneLocation`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `ReferencePlaneLocation`

  Parameters: | referencePlaneLocation (bool) –

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## SamcefElementType

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``SamcefElementType`

  Returns or sets the samcef element type

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SamcefElementType`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.CAE.LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilderSamcefElementTypeEnum`

  New in version NX12.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SamcefElementType`

  Parameters: | samcefElementType (`NXOpen.CAE.LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilderSamcefElementTypeEnum`) –

  New in version NX12.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## SamcefSolidShells

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``SamcefSolidShells`

  Returns or sets the option to use SAMCEF solid shells

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SamcefSolidShells`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX10.0.0.

  Deprecated since version NX12.0.0: Use method `NXOpen.CAE.LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.SamcefElementType()`

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SamcefSolidShells`

  Parameters: | samcefSolidShells (bool) –

  New in version NX10.0.0.

  Deprecated since version NX12.0.0: Use method `NXOpen.CAE.LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.SetSamcefElementType()`

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## SandwichBottomSkinMeshOption

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``SandwichBottomSkinMeshOption`

  Returns or sets the bottom-skin-mesh options for the sandwich inflation

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SandwichBottomSkinMeshOption`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | int

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SandwichBottomSkinMeshOption`

  Parameters: | sandwichBottomSkinMeshOption (int) –

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## SandwichInflation

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``SandwichInflation`

  Returns or sets the option to (de)activate the sandwich inflatoin

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SandwichInflation`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SandwichInflation`

  Parameters: | sandwichInflation (bool) –

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## SandwichNumCoreElementLayers

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``SandwichNumCoreElementLayers`

  Returns or sets the number of core element layers for the sandwich inflation

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SandwichNumCoreElementLayers`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | int

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SandwichNumCoreElementLayers`

  Parameters: | sandwichNumCoreElementLayers (int) –

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## SandwichTopSkinMeshOption

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``SandwichTopSkinMeshOption`

  Returns or sets the top-skin-mesh options for the sandwich inflation

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SandwichTopSkinMeshOption`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | int

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SandwichTopSkinMeshOption`

  Parameters: | sandwichTopSkinMeshOption (int) –

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## Selection

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``Selection`

  Returns the geometric face(s) and element faces on which to perform the extrusion

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `Selection`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.CAE.LaminateSelectEntitiesBuilder`

  New in version NX7.5.2.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## SinglePlyPerLayer

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``SinglePlyPerLayer`

  Returns or sets the option to group plies into single layer(s) of extruded elements

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SinglePlyPerLayer`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX8.5.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SinglePlyPerLayer`

  Parameters: | singlePlyPerLayer (bool) –

  New in version NX8.5.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## SmoothNormals

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``SmoothNormals`

  Returns or sets the option to smooth the shell normals used for extrusion

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SmoothNormals`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SmoothNormals`

  Parameters: | smoothNormals (bool) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## SmoothRatio

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``SmoothRatio`

  Returns or sets the neighbor normal weigth ratio for normal smoothing

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SmoothRatio`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | float

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Setter Method

  Signature `SmoothRatio`

  Parameters: | smoothRatio (float) –

  New in version NX9.0.0.

  License requirements: nx_lam_comp_adv (“Laminate Composites Advanced”)

## SnapToCutFaceTolerance

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``SnapToCutFaceTolerance`

  Returns the tolerance to snap nodes to the cutting face borders.

  `-------------------------------------`

  Getter Method

  Signature `SnapToCutFaceTolerance`

  Returns: |
  Return type: | `NXOpen.Expression`

  New in version NX11.0.0.

  License requirements: None.

# Method Detail

## Validate

`LaminateExtrudeSetupBuilder.``Validate`

  Validate whether the inputs to the component are sufficient for commit to be called.

  If the component is not in a state to commit then an exception is thrown. For example, if the component requires you to set some property, this method will throw an exception if you haven’t set it. This method throws a not-yet-implemented NXException for some components.

  Signature `Validate()`

  Returns: | Was self validation successful
  Return type: | bool

  New in version NX3.0.1.

  License requirements: None.