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Specifies which user material database (UMD) file the software will access. By default, when you add to or modify the supplied material database (cmat.bin), the changes are saved to a file named umat1.umd in the System Folder.

Versions of CAESAR II prior to 5.30 used the name umat1.bin. This file can be copied, then renamed, if necessary, to umat1.umd.

In some cases, it may be necessary to manipulate several UMD files. This can occur if UMD files are acquired from different sources. Because a specific file name can only be used once, it will be necessary to rename any additional UMD files. When the file suffix is UMD, and the file resides in the System Folder, CAESAR II modules can access the files.

Material database files are accessed as described below:

Piping Input and Analysis

The software reads the software-supplied material database (cmat.bin).

  • The software reads the specified user material database (UMD) and uses the updated materials in the UMD file instead of those in the supplied database.

The Material Database Editor

The software reads the software-supplied material database (cmat.bin).

  • The software reads the specified user material database (UMD) and uses updated materials in the UMD file instead of those in the supplied database.

  • CAESAR II saves any changes or additions to the specified user material database (UMD).

Create a New UMD File

  1. Open the Configuration Editor and click Database Definitions.

  2. In User Material Database Filename, type in a new name.

    • The UMD suffix should not be changed.

    • The file name plus the period plus the UMD suffix should not exceed 15 characters.

    • Do not use spaces (blanks) in the file name.

  3. Before exiting the Configuration Editor, click Save and Exit Save and Exit to save the modified configuration.

  4. When you open Piping Input or the Material Database Editor, the software creates the new UMD file.