LS-DYNA Beta Features
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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1
2. Activating Mechanical Beta Options ...................................................................................................... 3
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Beta Features Disclaimer
This is beta documentation for one or more beta software features.
• Beta features are considered unreleased and have not been fully tested nor fully validated. The
results are not guaranteed by Ansys, Inc. (Ansys) to be correct. You assume the risk of using beta
features.
• At its discretion, Ansys may release, change, or withdraw beta features in future revisions.
• Beta features are not subject to the Ansys Class 3 error reporting system. Ansys makes no com-
mitment to resolve defects reported against beta features; however, your feedback will help us
improve the quality of the product.
• Ansys does not guarantee that database and/or input files used with beta features will run suc-
cessfully from version to version of the software, nor with the final released version of the features.
You may need to modify the database and/or input files before running them on other versions.
• Documentation for beta features is called beta documentation, and it may not be written to the
same standard as documentation for released features. Beta documentation may not be complete
at the time of product release. At its discretion, Ansys may add, change, or delete beta document-
ation at any time.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The following beta features are available for the LS-DYNA analysis system in Release 2024 R1. These
beta features are available for use but have not been fully tested and are not supported.
• TBD
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Chapter 2: Activating Mechanical Beta Options
To make beta options available:
1. On the Workbench Project page, select Tools > Options and then selection of the option Appear-
ance.
2. Scroll down and activate the Beta Options check box.
3. Click OK.
4. Open or return to Mechanical.
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