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In an abaqus model I need to use 2 user defined loads (i.e. 2 x vdload, although this question is applicable to other subroutines). Each vdload will act on a different set of nodes on a different part (one a line load and one a pressure load). Creating these via cae is straightforward, but how do I code/run the subroutines to ensure each one is acting on the correct part? A challenge is that both parts will naturally have similar node numbers

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  • Are your loads on the surface? If so, then you can assign different surface names to your sets of nodes, then use the `sname` variable, passed in to `vdload`, to determine which load to applied. – Jeff Irwin May 29 '15 at 20:42
  • Yes, both are surface loads - therefore this should work...thanks!!! – user1183643 May 31 '15 at 12:51

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You can always apply different properties in your input file to different sections of node sets.

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