You can import a model from an input file, an output database, or an Abaqus/CAE model database. You can import the complete model from an input file or model database; however, you can import only parts, section definitions, materials, and beam profiles from an output database.

The following sections describe how you can import a model. The following topics are covered:

• “Importing a model from an Abaqus/CAE model database,” Section 10.5.1

• “Importing a model from an Abaqus input file,” Section 10.5.2

• “Importing a model from an output database,” Section 10.5.3

• “Importing a model from a Nastran input file,” Section 10.5.4

• “Importing a model from an ANSYS input file,” Section 10.5.5