Accessing Simcenter Testlab Amesim Files in Simcenter Testlab
Simcenter Amesim files (*.ame) files can be accessed directly with introduction of Simcenter Testlab Neo 2019.1 and higher. The following can be done:
Sketchup: From within Simcenter Testlab, the Simcenter Amesim sketchup model overview can be viewed from with Simcenter Testlab.
Time Histories: The simulation results time histories can be viewed.
Processing: Any time history data can be processed and analyzed like natively acquired Testlab time histories.
Using a Functional Mock-Up Unit (FMU), it is possible to run simulation models and process the output. Simcenter Amesim supports the creation of FMU files.
To access and view the Simcenter Amesim data, the model should be compiled and the simulation fully run. After being compiled and simulated, only the Simcenter Amesim model file (*.ame) is needed for viewing in Simcenter Testlab Neo. No license of Simcenter Amesim is needed.
1. Sketchup
Start the Simcenter Testlab Neo Desktop.
In the Desktop, use the navigation pane to find and then highlight the Amesim model under “This PC”. After highlighting the model (*.ame file), the model sketch-up will be displayed as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: After highlighting the Amesim model, the sketchup view is shown.
The display area of Simcenter Testlab Neo will break into two sections: upper (sketch view) and lower (time history view).
The upper sketch view shows the model and all of its components. Using the mouse, it is possible to pan and zoom over the different components:
To pan, just click and drag with the mouse:
To zoom, hold down the control key and use the scroll wheel on the mouse:
The time histories can also be displayed.
2. Time Histories
To view the simulation time histories of the Simcenter Amesim model, highlight the model run. If multiple runs were done via batch run, they would all show under the model name. Clicking on one run will show all the time data in the navigation pane as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Highlight the model section to view all the associated time histories.
All the time histories are shown, but it is possible to view time histories for a subset of the model. Click on one of the components in the sketch view of the model. Only the time histories associated with the specific component will be shown (Figure 3).
Figure 3: By highlighting a component of the Simcenter Amesim model, instead of all time histories being shown, only the time histories of the associated component are displayed.
The time histories of the Simcenter Amesim model can be processed in Simcenter Testlab Neo.
3. Processing
Right click on any of the time histories and choose “Add to Input Basket” to make the simulation data available for processing. For example, a spectral colormap of the data could be calculated based on the RPM and Torque of the Lock-Up damper shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Right click on any time history data from the model and select “Add to Input Basket”.
Then go to the Process Designer to process the data (Turn on under “File -> Add-ins -> Process Designer”). Set up the processing as desired. In this example, a spectral colormap is defined, and the rpm channel is selected for tracking (Figure 5).
Figure 5: After defining the process, the rpm channel can be selected for tracking.
After pressing “Run”, spectral maps are calculated and can be displayed as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Spectral colormaps calculated from Simcenter Amesim time histories are displayed in Simcenter Testlab Neo Process Designer.
