RBE3 integration in PrepoMax (Kinematic & Distributing Coupling)

in previous versions of CalculiX (CCX v2.12) coupling type distributing works properly for any load type including concentrated forces and moment/torque. however it seems some code has modified by developer, it did not work anymore for all loading types.

i tested with current version of CCX (v2.19) also. unfortunately, it’s only work for concentrated forces and not for moment/torque.



attached a simple example of PMX files for those who interested to test.

due to some limitation as observed, *Distributing Coupling keywords and element type Dcoup3D could be used for implementation in PrePoMax before *Coupling type Distribution is fixed and working properly. it will eliminate a user to strictly use for displacement or concentrated forces only.

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