Hello!

I know that the Abaqus Solver does have a function that allows one to return the calculation to the very start (step time 0) or in a neutral state respectively. Unfortunately, i've forgot the name of this step function/name :-(

An example of what it does is:

step 1 (regular step): calculation runs with a certain force A and boundary conditions

step 2 (step of "return"): "return" or "refresh" the model to it's very beginning with no loads applied (this equals the simulation state of step 1, step time: 0 sec).

step 3: run calculation with a certain force B and boundary conditions - this step starts at a neutral state, because the model was "refreshed" with step 2

I hope i've explained in a clear way what i mean. Sorry if i am not using the 100% correct termina (i'm still learning ;))

How do i have to type down step 2 in the .inp file in between step 1 and 3? So i can let step 3 start with a neutral model and not at the end of step 1.

Thanks a lot! :-)