The 3DCS Batch Processor is a powerful tool that lets you set up advanced analysis runs through a command-line code. This lets you run multiple analyses in tandem, or create variant analyses to run during your off time, taking full advantage of your licensing. See how to set up and run Design of Experiments in 3DCS by watching the webinar on-demand here https://www.3dcs.com/technical-support/dcs-webinars-on-demand

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3DCS
Batch Processor

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3DCS Batch Processor
● What is it?
● What can it do?
● Value of Batch Processor
● Use Cases Data Flow
● Live Demo

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What is 3DCS Batch Processor?
• 3DCS Simulation Engine
– AKA: SimuMacro, Analysis Batch Mode
• Launched from 3DCS or DOS command line
– Supports FEA Compliant and Mechanical Modeler
– Consumes additional Analyst license if DOS run, but not if
launched from 3DCS
• Provided with all 3DCS VA installations

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What can Batch Processor do?
• Run Analysis on a complete 3DCS Model
– Simulation, HLM & GeoFactor Supported
• Run Analysis based on Move, Tolerance & Measure
modifications.
– Design of Experiments (DOE)
– Tolerance changes
– On Off changes
– Tolerance Trend Study
– Move, Tolerance & Measure changes

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Value of Batch Processor
● Run analyses overnight -- free up your workstation during
business hours
● Run long analyses and have the results waiting for you
● Run multiple models back-to-back to determine optimal
configurations

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Option 1: Run from 3DCS
1. Open 3DCS Model
2. Start Batch Processor
3. Change Settings or
Path to output patch
4. “Run”
5. Review Results

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Option 2: Run from DOS
1. Complete & Save 3DCS Model
2. Start Batch Processor from DOS
3. Review Results
Additional license is used

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Recommended method
1. For a simple run with no changes to inputs or outputs -
use Option1
2. When parameters need to be modified in the Script file
and/or sending the information to run the analysis on a
different computer - use Option2

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Batch Files
Launching the Batch Processor creates these files in the Model’s Directory:
1. Script file - includes command lines that can be activated or deactivated
based on the desired outputs, the output format and thread number
2. Batch file - identifies the location for the dcsSimuMacro.exe and executes
the steps activated in the dcsRunDoeScript.txt file
3. WTX file - used for calculations; a copy of the model.

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DOE Files
1. Run Function dcu_doe_form.dll from User DLLs to launch the DOE Setup.
2. Select CSV File Format # 2 in Options to list all types of inputs wanted for
the study.
3. Save csv file will create a csv and a wtx file. The Example_doe.csv.xlsx
explains all inputs.
1. To obtain the Batch file Run dcsDoeViewer.

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Best Practices for DOE
1. Use C:Temp as working directory when transferring the
files to another computer.
2. Separate the runs for Simulation, Sensitivity, Geo
Factor when working with large models. Rename the
Results folder to reflect the type of run then start the
next analysis.
3. Keep file names short to make the Script file easier to
modify.

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Data Flow
Doe
Form
Script file

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How does Batch Processor work?
• Normally, in the 3DCS software, you are running the
software interactively
– Click a button, run the analysis
• With Batch Processor…
– Analysis is run by command line input
– Runs analysis for several models/setups either sequentially or in
parallel

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What is 3DCS Batch Processor?
• 3DCS Simulation Engine
– AKA: SimuMacro, Analysis Batch Mode
• Launched from 3DCS or DOS command line
– Supports FEA Compliant and Mechanical Modeler
– Consumes additional Analyst license if DOS run, but not if
launched from 3DCS
• Provided with all 3DCS VA installations

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What can Batch Processor do?
• Run Analysis on a complete 3DCS Model
– Simulation, HLM & GeoFactor Supported
• Run Analysis based on Move, Tolerance & Measure
modifications.
– Design of Experiments (DOE)
– Tolerance changes
– On Off changes
– Tolerance Trend Study
– Move, Tolerance & Measure changes

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Value of Batch Processor
● Run analyses overnight -- free up your workstation during
business hours
● Run long analyses and have the results waiting for you
● Run multiple models back-to-back to determine optimal
configurations

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Additional Help
• DCS Community
• https://community.3dcs.com/help_manual/analysisbatchmode.htm
• https://community.3dcs.com/help_manual/dcu_doe_form_dll.htm