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How to Share MAXSURF/SACS Model Files on the Forum

Software: Product(s): Version
MAXSURF

MAXSURF Modeler
MAXSURF Stability
MAXSURF Motions
MAXSURF VPP
MAXSURF Resistance MAXSURF Multiframe

 Varies
SACS Pile Structure Design
Collapse
SACS Fatigue Ultimate
SACS Marine Ultimate		 Varies

When posting on MAXSURF/ SACS or MULTIFRAME forum, providing a copy of the models can greatly help clarify the question or problem, ultimately leading to a faster solution. Please be sure to compress the files first (ie. .zip, .rar, .7z, etc).

Option 1 -  Files are not confidential

If data confidentiality is not a concern, your model can be directly attached to your forum thread.

1. Sign in to Bentley Communities and navigate to the forum thread.

2. Click Reply to open the text box to type your reply.

3. Click on "Insert" from the bottom menu and choose "Insert image/video/file"

4. Select your file, then click OK:

Please see further below for the files needed to be included in the Zip.

Option 2 - Files are confidential

If your data is confidential and you do not wish to share your model publicly, the below Bentley Sharefile system can be used to securely upload the model where only Bentley Support staff have access. Models sent to Bentley will not be shared outside of Bentley.

1. Copy the forum thread URL. This helps coordinate the file(s) being provided with the forum topic and the member they relate to.

2. Open this link.

3. Enter all applicable information in the fields provided and click "Upload Files". Please see further below for the files needed to be included in the Zip. An activity indicator will appear identifying that the upload is taking place. Once complete, an informational message indicates if the upload is successful or not.

IMPORTANT: If the upload is successful you should confirm you have uploaded the file(s) and note the file name(s) in the "Forum thread URL" forum thread. Note that the file(s) you upload will ONLY be accessible to Bentley colleagues -- they will NOT appear in the Communities forum thread.

4. Once you have replied to the forum thread with the file name, Bentley Support staff can then access the file(s) to continue their investigation.

Which model files do I need to provide for Maxsurf?

Name of Program / 
Workflow for Maxsurf Products
 
File Extension
 
MAXSURF Modeler
 
.msd
 
MAXSURF Multiframe
 
.mfd .slb .llb
 
MAXSURF Resistance
 
.msd .hsd
 
MAXSURF Motions
 
.msd .sld
 
MAXSURF Stability
 
.msd .hmd .hcr 
 
MAXSURF VPP
 
.msd .spd

Please be sure to compress the files before uploading.

Which model files do I need to provide for Sacs?

The files that you should provide depend on the kind of analysis that you try to develop, please according to the type of analysis, and with the help of the next table (Potential Input Files) provide to the Bentley colleague the correct files for the activity in process.

Please remember to provide also your running file.

Static Analysis

Type of Analysis
 
Potential Input Files:
 
File Extension
 
Basic Static Analysis
 
SACS Model File
Seastate Input File (Optional)
Post Input File (Optional)
Joint Can Input File (Optional)
 
SACinp.
SEAinp.
PSTinp.
JCNinp.
 
Topside Analysis
 
SACS Model File
Seastate Input File
Post Input File (Optional
 
SACinp.
SEAinp.
PSTinp.
 
Static Analysis With Pile/
Structure Interaction
 
SACS Model File
PSI Input File (Optional)
Post Input File (Optional)
 
SACinp.
PSIinp.
PSTinp.
 
Static Analysis With Gap Element
 
SACS Model File
Gap Input File (Optional)
Post Input File (Optional)
Joint Can Input File (Optional)
 
SACinp.
GAPinp.
PSTinp.
JCNinp.
 
Large Deflection Analysis
 
SACS Model File
Seastate Input File
Superelement File
PSI Input File
Joint Can Input File
Post Processor Input File (Optional)
 
SACinp.
SEAinp.
dynSEF.
PSIinp.
JCNinp.
PSTinp.
 
Full Plastic Collapse Analysis/
Pushover 
SACS Model File
Collapse Input File (Optional)
 
SACinp.
JCNinp.
 
Create Pilehead Superelement
 
SACS Model File
PSI Input File (Optional)
Post Input File (Optional)
 
SACinp.
PSIinp.
PSTinp.

*

Dynamic Analysis

Type of Analysis

Potential Input Files:

File Extension

 
Extract Mode Shapes
 
SACS Model File
Seastate Input File
Dynpac Input File (Optional)
 
SACinp.
SEAinp.
Dyninp.
 
Spectral Earthquake
 
SACS Model Input File
Earthquake Input File
Dynpac Mode Shape File
Dynpac Mass File
Static Common Solution File
Response Spectrum File
Time  History Input File
Seastate Input File
Joint Can Input File
 
SACinp.
DYRinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
SacCSF.
DYRinp.
WvrTHI.
SEAinp.
JCNinp.
 
Time History Earthquake
 
SACS Model Input File
Earthquake Input File
Dynpac Mode Shape File
Dynpac Mass File
Static Common Solution File
Response Spectrum File
Time History Input File
Seastate Input File
Joint Can Input File
 
SACinp.
DYRinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
SacCSF.
DYRinp.
THI.
SEAinp.
JCNinp.
 
General Wave Response
 
Wave Response Input File (Optional)
Dynpac Mode Shape File (Required when running Dynamic Wave)
Dynpac Mass File (Required when running Dynamic Wave)
PSI Input File (Required when running PSI)
Superelement File (Optional)
 
WVRinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
PSIinp.
dynSEF.
 
Extreme Wave Analysis
 
Wave Response Input File (Optional)
Dynpac Mode Shape File (Required when running Dynamic Wave)
Dynpac Mass File (Required when running Dynamic Wave)
Gap Input File (Optional)
PSI Input File (Required when running PSI)
Joint Can Input File (Optional)
Post Processor Input File (Optional)
Superelement File (Optional)
 
WVRinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
GAPinp.
PSIinp.
JCNinp.
PSTinp.
dynSEF.
 
Deterministic Wave / 
Transfer Function Generation
 
Wave Response Input File (Optional)
Dynpac Mode Shape File (Required when running Dynamic Wave)
Dynpac Mass File (Required when running Dynamic Wave)
PSI Input File (Required when running PSI)
Superelement File (Optional)
 
WVRinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
PSIinp.
dynSEF.
 
Random Wave
 
Wave Response Input File (Optional)
Dynpac Mode Shape File (Required when running Dynamic Wave)
Dynpac Mass File (Required when running Dynamic Wave)
PSI Input File (Required when running PSI)
Superelement File (Optional)
 
WVRinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
PSIinp.
dynSEF.
 
Extreme Wind
 
Dynamic Response Input File (Optional)
Dynpac Mode Shape File (Required)
Dynpac Mass File (Required)
Static Common Solution File (Optional)
 
Dyrinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
SacCSF.
 
Spectral Wind Fatigue
 
Dynamic Response Input File (Optional)
Dynpac Mode Shape File (Required)
Dynpac Mass File (Required)
Static Common Solution File (Optional)
 
Dyrinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
SacCSF.
 
Force Time History
 
Dynamic Response Input File
Dynpac Mode Shape File
Dynpac Mass File
Time History Input File
 
Dyrinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
LTH.
 
Periodic Vibration
 
Dynamic Response Input File
Dynpac Mode Shape File
Dynpac Mass File
Time History Input File
 
Dyrinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
LTH.
 
Ship Impact Analysis
 
Dynamic Response Input File
Dynpac Mode Shape File
Dynpac Mass File
Time History Input File
 
Dyrinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
THI.
 
Blast Analysis
 
Dynamic Response Input File
Dynpac Mode Shape File
Dynpac Mass File
Time History Input File
 
Dyrinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
THI.
 
Dropped Object Analysis
 
Dynamic Response Input File
Dynpac Mode Shape File
Dynpac Mass File
Time History Input File
 
Dyrinp.
DynMod.
DynMas.
THI.
 
Engine/Compressor Vibration
 
Dynpac Mode Shape File
Dynpac Mass File
Vibration (Dynamic Response) Input File (Optional)
 
DynMod.
DynMas.
 
 
Ice Vibration
 
Dynpac Mode Shape File
Dynpac Mass File
Vibration (Dynamic Response) Input File (Optional)
 
DynMod.
DynMas.
 
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