The PyVistaQt error is my fault. That was an experiment. I need to remove that import. Now fixed. Try running something really simple, like VM_Uniaxial_Tension_Example.FCStd or Simple Shear.FCStd Did a complete new installation of miniforge (as admin) and of the dependencies. Just updated the fcVM-...

Just loaded an old fcvm-version from last month. Same cholesky error, which shouldnt happen. Maybe I did something wrong when installing the dependencies. I used the "User" option for install, not the admin option. And I cant remember what I did the last time. I will delete all stuff and r...

... Looks like you have a mechanism. Did you change the boundary conditions? Can you post the file? Can you try one of the simple examples? No, I changed nothing. And I did a ccx run before fcvm, wich works fine. Just updated fcvm-wb, now I get this immediatly after pressing "Start": 13:5...

I did a new installation of the whole package. When running the Wyk-example, I get this error: 08:52:06 construct sparse global stiffness matrix: 6.71e-01 s 08:52:06 08:52:11 Traceback (most recent call last): 08:52:11 File "<string>", line 202, in start_clicked 08:52:11 File "<string...

... I can't reproduce your results. At load factor = 1.27 Maximum integration point: CSR = 8.28 Maximum (unaveraged) nodal value: CSR = 15.56 (highly localised) Averaged CSR value over stiffener plate thickness = 4.04 (reduced, but still high, as expected) ... We selected different edges. You selec...

HarryvL wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 11:34 am ...
Nice. Try the critical edge too.

You can select several faces and edges holding the control key.

works

Updated fcvm-wb, for me it works. Nice.

quick and dirty:
Solver buoyantPimpleFoam, 2D, runtime 600 sec.

R139,7x8 tube S235 with clamp under 7,5 kNm momentum loading.
@HarryvL : +1