Description: When you create a model database, you can now select an electromagnetic model type to specify that you are modeling an electromagnetic analysis (see “Time-harmonic electromagnetic analysis in Abaqus/CAE,” Section 4.3). Most of the functionality presented in the Abaqus/CAE interface is filtered to display only functionality that is valid for the electromagnetic model type. For example, mechanical loads are not valid for an electromagnetic analysis; therefore, mechanical loads are not available in the load editor when you specify the electromagnetic model type. Once a model database is created, you cannot change the model type. Figure 3–1 shows the new model type selection available in the Start Session dialog box.

The new electromagnetic part type and section are available only in electromagnetic models. Electromagnetic parts are used to define the domain for an eddy current analysis. You can define a three-dimensional extruded, revolved, or swept part or a two-dimensional planar shell part. Electromagnetic sections are used to define the properties of an electromagnetic part, including assigning material properties.

All modules:
    Start Session: With Electromagnetic Model
    ModelCreate: Model type: Electromagnetic
Part module:
    PartCreate: Type: Electromagnetic
Property module
    SectionCreate: Category: Solid, Type: Electromagnetic, Solid