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# SYS_12: Extractor Library
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## Overview
The Extractor Library provides centralized, reusable functions for extracting physics results from FEA output files. **Always use these extractors instead of writing custom extraction code ** in studies.
**Key Principle**: If you're writing >20 lines of extraction code in `run_optimization.py` , stop and check this library first.
---
## When to Use
| Trigger | Action |
|---------|--------|
| Need to extract displacement | Use E1 `extract_displacement` |
| Need to extract frequency | Use E2 `extract_frequency` |
| Need to extract stress | Use E3 `extract_solid_stress` |
| Need to extract mass | Use E4 or E5 |
| Need Zernike/wavefront | Use E8, E9, or E10 |
| Need custom physics | Check library first, then EXT_01 |
---
## Quick Reference
| ID | Physics | Function | Input | Output |
|----|---------|----------|-------|--------|
| E1 | Displacement | `extract_displacement()` | .op2 | mm |
| E2 | Frequency | `extract_frequency()` | .op2 | Hz |
| E3 | Von Mises Stress | `extract_solid_stress()` | .op2 | MPa |
| E4 | BDF Mass | `extract_mass_from_bdf()` | .bdf/.dat | kg |
| E5 | CAD Expression Mass | `extract_mass_from_expression()` | .prt | kg |
| E6 | Field Data | `FieldDataExtractor()` | .fld/.csv | varies |
| E7 | Stiffness | `StiffnessCalculator()` | .fld + .op2 | N/mm |
| E8 | Zernike WFE | `extract_zernike_from_op2()` | .op2 + .bdf | nm |
| E9 | Zernike Relative | `extract_zernike_relative_rms()` | .op2 + .bdf | nm |
| E10 | Zernike Builder | `ZernikeObjectiveBuilder()` | .op2 | nm |
| E11 | Part Mass & Material | `extract_part_mass_material()` | .prt | kg + dict |
| **Phase 2 (2025-12-06) ** | | | | |
| E12 | Principal Stress | `extract_principal_stress()` | .op2 | MPa |
| E13 | Strain Energy | `extract_strain_energy()` | .op2 | J |
| E14 | SPC Forces | `extract_spc_forces()` | .op2 | N |
| **Phase 3 (2025-12-06) ** | | | | |
| E15 | Temperature | `extract_temperature()` | .op2 | K/°C |
| E16 | Thermal Gradient | `extract_temperature_gradient()` | .op2 | K/mm |
| E17 | Heat Flux | `extract_heat_flux()` | .op2 | W/mm² |
| E18 | Modal Mass | `extract_modal_mass()` | .f06 | kg |
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| **Phase 4 (2025-12-19) ** | | | | |
| E19 | Part Introspection | `introspect_part()` | .prt | dict |
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| **Phase 5 (2025-12-22) ** | | | | |
| E20 | Zernike Analytic (Parabola) | `extract_zernike_analytic()` | .op2 + .bdf | nm |
| E21 | Zernike Method Comparison | `compare_zernike_methods()` | .op2 + .bdf | dict |
| E22 | **Zernike OPD (RECOMMENDED) ** | `extract_zernike_opd()` | .op2 + .bdf | nm |
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---
## Extractor Details
### E1: Displacement Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_displacement`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors.extract_displacement import extract_displacement
result = extract_displacement(op2_file, subcase=1)
# Returns: {
# 'max_displacement': float, # mm
# 'max_disp_node': int,
# 'max_disp_x': float,
# 'max_disp_y': float,
# 'max_disp_z': float
# }
max_displacement = result['max_displacement'] # mm
```
### E2: Frequency Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_frequency`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors.extract_frequency import extract_frequency
result = extract_frequency(op2_file, subcase=1, mode_number=1)
# Returns: {
# 'frequency': float, # Hz
# 'mode_number': int,
# 'eigenvalue': float,
# 'all_frequencies': list # All modes
# }
frequency = result['frequency'] # Hz
```
### E3: Von Mises Stress Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_von_mises_stress`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors.extract_von_mises_stress import extract_solid_stress
# For shell elements (CQUAD4, CTRIA3)
result = extract_solid_stress(op2_file, subcase=1, element_type='cquad4')
# For solid elements (CTETRA, CHEXA)
result = extract_solid_stress(op2_file, subcase=1, element_type='ctetra')
# Returns: {
# 'max_von_mises': float, # MPa
# 'max_stress_element': int
# }
max_stress = result['max_von_mises'] # MPa
```
### E4: BDF Mass Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.bdf_mass_extractor`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors.bdf_mass_extractor import extract_mass_from_bdf
mass_kg = extract_mass_from_bdf(str(bdf_file)) # kg
```
**Note**: Reads mass directly from BDF/DAT file material and element definitions.
### E5: CAD Expression Mass
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_mass_from_expression`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors.extract_mass_from_expression import extract_mass_from_expression
mass_kg = extract_mass_from_expression(model_file, expression_name="p173") # kg
```
**Note**: Requires `_temp_mass.txt` to be written by solve journal. Uses NX expression system.
### E11: Part Mass & Material Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_part_mass_material`
Extracts mass, volume, surface area, center of gravity, and material properties directly from NX .prt files using NXOpen.MeasureManager.
**Prerequisites**: Run the NX journal first to create the temp file:
```bash
run_journal.exe nx_journals/extract_part_mass_material.py model.prt
```
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import extract_part_mass_material, extract_part_mass
# Full extraction with all properties
result = extract_part_mass_material(prt_file)
# Returns: {
# 'mass_kg': float, # Mass in kg
# 'mass_g': float, # Mass in grams
# 'volume_mm3': float, # Volume in mm^3
# 'surface_area_mm2': float, # Surface area in mm^2
# 'center_of_gravity_mm': [x, y, z], # CoG in mm
# 'moments_of_inertia': {'Ixx', 'Iyy', 'Izz', 'unit'}, # or None
# 'material': {
# 'name': str or None, # Material name if assigned
# 'density': float or None, # Density in kg/mm^3
# 'density_unit': str
# },
# 'num_bodies': int
# }
mass = result['mass_kg'] # kg
material_name = result['material']['name'] # e.g., "Aluminum_6061"
# Simple mass-only extraction
mass_kg = extract_part_mass(prt_file) # kg
```
**Class-based version** for caching:
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import PartMassExtractor
extractor = PartMassExtractor(prt_file)
mass = extractor.mass_kg # Extracts and caches
material = extractor.material_name
```
**NX Open APIs Used** (by journal):
- `NXOpen.MeasureManager.NewMassProperties()`
- `NXOpen.MeasureBodies`
- `NXOpen.Body.GetBodies()`
- `NXOpen.PhysicalMaterial`
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**IMPORTANT - Mass Accuracy Note**:
> **Always prefer E11 (geometry-based) over E4 (BDF-based) for mass extraction.**
>
> Testing on hex-dominant meshes with tet/pyramid fill elements revealed that:
> - **E11 from .prt**: 97.66 kg (accurate - matches NX GUI)
> - **E4 pyNastran get_mass_breakdown()**: 90.73 kg (~7% under-reported)
> - **E4 pyNastran sum(elem.Volume())*rho**: 100.16 kg (~2.5% over-reported)
>
> The `get_mass_breakdown()` function in pyNastran has known issues with mixed-element
> meshes (CHEXA + CPENTA + CPYRAM + CTETRA). Use E11 with the NX journal for reliable
> mass values. Only use E4 if material properties are overridden at FEM level.
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### E6: Field Data Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.field_data_extractor`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors.field_data_extractor import FieldDataExtractor
extractor = FieldDataExtractor(
field_file="results.fld",
result_column="Temperature",
aggregation="max" # or "min", "mean", "std"
)
result = extractor.extract()
# Returns: {
# 'value': float,
# 'stats': dict
# }
```
### E7: Stiffness Calculation
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.stiffness_calculator`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors.stiffness_calculator import StiffnessCalculator
calculator = StiffnessCalculator(
field_file=field_file,
op2_file=op2_file,
force_component="FZ",
displacement_component="UZ"
)
result = calculator.calculate()
# Returns: {
# 'stiffness': float, # N/mm
# 'displacement': float,
# 'force': float
# }
```
**Simple Alternative** (when force is known):
```python
applied_force = 1000.0 # N - MUST MATCH MODEL'S APPLIED LOAD
stiffness = applied_force / max(abs(max_displacement), 1e-6) # N/mm
```
### E8: Zernike Wavefront Error (Single Subcase)
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_zernike`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors.extract_zernike import extract_zernike_from_op2
result = extract_zernike_from_op2(
op2_file,
bdf_file=None, # Auto-detect from op2 location
subcase="20", # Subcase label (e.g., "20" = 20 deg elevation)
displacement_unit="mm"
)
# Returns: {
# 'global_rms_nm': float, # Total surface RMS in nm
# 'filtered_rms_nm': float, # RMS with low orders removed
# 'coefficients': list, # 50 Zernike coefficients
# 'r_squared': float,
# 'subcase': str
# }
filtered_rms = result['filtered_rms_nm'] # nm
```
### E9: Zernike Relative RMS (Between Subcases)
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_zernike`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors.extract_zernike import extract_zernike_relative_rms
result = extract_zernike_relative_rms(
op2_file,
bdf_file=None,
target_subcase="40", # Target orientation
reference_subcase="20", # Reference (usually polishing orientation)
displacement_unit="mm"
)
# Returns: {
# 'relative_filtered_rms_nm': float, # Differential WFE in nm
# 'delta_coefficients': list, # Coefficient differences
# 'target_subcase': str,
# 'reference_subcase': str
# }
relative_rms = result['relative_filtered_rms_nm'] # nm
```
### E10: Zernike Objective Builder (Multi-Subcase)
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.zernike_helpers`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors.zernike_helpers import ZernikeObjectiveBuilder
builder = ZernikeObjectiveBuilder(
op2_finder=lambda: model_dir / "ASSY_M1-solution_1.op2"
)
# Add relative objectives (target vs reference)
builder.add_relative_objective("40", "20", metric="relative_filtered_rms_nm", weight=5.0)
builder.add_relative_objective("60", "20", metric="relative_filtered_rms_nm", weight=5.0)
# Add absolute objective for polishing orientation
builder.add_subcase_objective("90", metric="rms_filter_j1to3", weight=1.0)
# Evaluate all at once (efficient - parses OP2 only once)
results = builder.evaluate_all()
# Returns: {'rel_40_vs_20': 4.2, 'rel_60_vs_20': 8.7, 'rms_90': 15.3}
```
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### E20: Zernike Analytic (Parabola-Based with Lateral Correction)
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_zernike_opd`
Uses an analytical parabola formula to account for lateral (X, Y) displacements. Requires knowing the focal length.
**Use when**: You know the optical prescription and want to compare against theoretical parabola.
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import extract_zernike_analytic, ZernikeAnalyticExtractor
# Full extraction with lateral displacement diagnostics
result = extract_zernike_analytic(
op2_file,
subcase="20",
focal_length=5000.0, # Required for analytic method
)
# Class-based usage
extractor = ZernikeAnalyticExtractor(op2_file, focal_length=5000.0)
result = extractor.extract_subcase('20')
```
### E21: Zernike Method Comparison
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_zernike_opd`
Compare standard (Z-only) vs analytic (parabola) methods.
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import compare_zernike_methods
comparison = compare_zernike_methods(op2_file, subcase="20", focal_length=5000.0)
print(comparison['recommendation'])
```
### E22: Zernike OPD (RECOMMENDED - Most Rigorous)
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_zernike_figure`
**MOST RIGOROUS METHOD** for computing WFE. Uses the actual BDF geometry (filtered to OP2 nodes) as the reference surface instead of assuming a parabolic shape.
**Advantages over E20 (Analytic)**:
- No need to know focal length or optical prescription
- Works with **any surface shape ** : parabola, hyperbola, asphere, freeform
- Uses the actual mesh geometry as the "ideal" surface reference
- Interpolates `z_figure` at deformed `(x+dx, y+dy)` position for true OPD
**How it works**:
1. Load BDF geometry for nodes present in OP2 (figure surface nodes)
2. Build 2D interpolator `z_figure(x, y)` from undeformed coordinates
3. For each deformed node at `(x0+dx, y0+dy, z0+dz)` :
- Interpolate `z_figure` at the deformed (x,y) position
- Surface error = `(z0 + dz) - z_interpolated`
4. Fit Zernike polynomials to the surface error map
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import (
ZernikeOPDExtractor,
extract_zernike_opd,
extract_zernike_opd_filtered_rms,
)
# Full extraction with diagnostics
result = extract_zernike_opd(op2_file, subcase="20")
# Returns: {
# 'global_rms_nm': float,
# 'filtered_rms_nm': float,
# 'max_lateral_displacement_um': float,
# 'rms_lateral_displacement_um': float,
# 'coefficients': list, # 50 Zernike coefficients
# 'method': 'opd',
# 'figure_file': 'BDF (filtered to OP2)',
# ...
# }
# Simple usage for optimization objective
rms = extract_zernike_opd_filtered_rms(op2_file, subcase="20")
# Class-based for multi-subcase analysis
extractor = ZernikeOPDExtractor(op2_file)
results = extractor.extract_all_subcases()
```
#### Relative WFE (CRITICAL for Optimization)
**Use `extract_relative()` for computing relative WFE between subcases!**
> **BUG WARNING (V10 Fix - 2025-12-22)**: The WRONG way to compute relative WFE is:
> ```python
> # ❌ WRONG: Difference of RMS values
> result_40 = extractor.extract_subcase("3")
> result_ref = extractor.extract_subcase("2")
> rel_40 = abs(result_40['filtered_rms_nm'] - result_ref['filtered_rms_nm']) # WRONG!
> ```
>
> This computes `|RMS(WFE_40) - RMS(WFE_20)|`, which is NOT the same as `RMS(WFE_40 - WFE_20)`.
> The difference can be **3-4x lower** than the correct value, leading to false "too good to be true" results.
**The CORRECT approach uses `extract_relative()` :**
```python
# ✅ CORRECT: Computes node-by-node WFE difference, then fits Zernike, then RMS
extractor = ZernikeOPDExtractor(op2_file)
rel_40 = extractor.extract_relative("3", "2") # 40 deg vs 20 deg
rel_60 = extractor.extract_relative("4", "2") # 60 deg vs 20 deg
rel_90 = extractor.extract_relative("1", "2") # 90 deg vs 20 deg
# Returns: {
# 'target_subcase': '3',
# 'reference_subcase': '2',
# 'method': 'figure_opd_relative',
# 'relative_global_rms_nm': float, # RMS of the difference field
# 'relative_filtered_rms_nm': float, # Use this for optimization!
# 'relative_rms_filter_j1to3': float, # For manufacturing/optician workload
# 'max_lateral_displacement_um': float,
# 'rms_lateral_displacement_um': float,
# 'delta_coefficients': list, # Zernike coeffs of difference
# }
# Use in optimization objectives:
objectives = {
'rel_filtered_rms_40_vs_20': rel_40['relative_filtered_rms_nm'],
'rel_filtered_rms_60_vs_20': rel_60['relative_filtered_rms_nm'],
'mfg_90_optician_workload': rel_90['relative_rms_filter_j1to3'],
}
```
**Mathematical Difference**:
```
WRONG: |RMS(WFE_40) - RMS(WFE_20)| = |6.14 - 8.13| = 1.99 nm ← FALSE!
CORRECT: RMS(WFE_40 - WFE_20) = RMS(diff_field) = 6.59 nm ← TRUE!
```
The Standard `ZernikeExtractor` also has `extract_relative()` if you don't need the OPD method:
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import ZernikeExtractor
extractor = ZernikeExtractor(op2_file, n_modes=50, filter_orders=4)
rel_40 = extractor.extract_relative("3", "2") # Z-only method
```
**Backwards compatibility**: The old names (`ZernikeFigureExtractor` , `extract_zernike_figure` , `extract_zernike_figure_rms` ) still work but are deprecated.
**When to use which Zernike method**:
| Method | Class | When to Use | Assumptions |
|--------|-------|-------------|-------------|
| Standard (E8) | `ZernikeExtractor` | Quick analysis, negligible lateral displacement | Z-only at original (x,y) |
| Analytic (E20) | `ZernikeAnalyticExtractor` | Known focal length, parabolic surface | Parabola shape |
| **OPD (E22) ** | `ZernikeOPDExtractor` | **Any surface, most rigorous ** | None - uses actual geometry |
**IMPORTANT**: Do NOT provide a figure.dat file unless you're certain it matches your BDF geometry exactly. The default behavior (using BDF geometry filtered to OP2 nodes) is the safest option.
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---
## Code Reuse Protocol
### The 20-Line Rule
If you're writing a function longer than ~20 lines in `run_optimization.py` :
1. **STOP ** - This is a code smell
2. **SEARCH ** - Check this library
3. **IMPORT ** - Use existing extractor
4. **Only if truly new ** - Create via EXT_01
### Correct Pattern
```python
# ✅ CORRECT: Import and use
from optimization_engine.extractors import extract_displacement, extract_frequency
def objective(trial):
# ... run simulation ...
disp_result = extract_displacement(op2_file)
freq_result = extract_frequency(op2_file)
return disp_result['max_displacement']
```
```python
# ❌ WRONG: Duplicate code in study
def objective(trial):
# ... run simulation ...
# Don't write 50 lines of OP2 parsing here
from pyNastran.op2.op2 import OP2
op2 = OP2()
op2.read_op2(str(op2_file))
# ... 40 more lines ...
```
---
## Adding New Extractors
If needed physics isn't in library:
1. Check [EXT_01_CREATE_EXTRACTOR ](../extensions/EXT_01_CREATE_EXTRACTOR.md )
2. Create in `optimization_engine/extractors/new_extractor.py`
3. Add to `optimization_engine/extractors/__init__.py`
4. Update this document
**Do NOT** add extraction code directly to `run_optimization.py` .
---
## Troubleshooting
| Symptom | Cause | Solution |
|---------|-------|----------|
| "No displacement data found" | Wrong subcase number | Check subcase in OP2 |
| "OP2 file not found" | Solve failed | Check NX logs |
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| "Unknown element type: auto" | Element type not specified | Specify `element_type='cquad4'` or `'ctetra'` |
| "No stress results in OP2" | Wrong element type specified | Use correct type for your mesh |
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| Import error | Module not exported | Check `__init__.py` exports |
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### Element Type Selection Guide
**Critical**: You must specify the correct element type for stress extraction based on your mesh:
| Mesh Type | Elements | `element_type=` |
|-----------|----------|-----------------|
| **Shell ** (thin structures) | CQUAD4, CTRIA3 | `'cquad4'` or `'ctria3'` |
| **Solid ** (3D volumes) | CTETRA, CHEXA | `'ctetra'` or `'chexa'` |
**How to check your mesh type:**
1. Open .dat/.bdf file
2. Search for element cards (CQUAD4, CTETRA, etc.)
3. Use the dominant element type
**Common models:**
- **Bracket (solid)**: Uses CTETRA → `element_type='ctetra'`
- **Beam (shell)**: Uses CQUAD4 → `element_type='cquad4'`
- **Mirror (shell)**: Uses CQUAD4 → `element_type='cquad4'`
**Von Mises column mapping** (handled automatically):
- Shell elements (8 columns): von Mises at column 7
- Solid elements (10 columns): von Mises at column 9
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---
## Cross-References
- **Depends On**: pyNastran for OP2 parsing
- **Used By**: All optimization studies
- **Extended By**: [EXT_01_CREATE_EXTRACTOR ](../extensions/EXT_01_CREATE_EXTRACTOR.md )
- **See Also**: [modules/extractors-catalog.md ](../../.claude/skills/modules/extractors-catalog.md )
---
## Phase 2 Extractors (2025-12-06)
### E12: Principal Stress Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_principal_stress`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import extract_principal_stress
result = extract_principal_stress(op2_file, subcase=1, element_type='ctetra')
# Returns: {
# 'success': bool,
# 'sigma1_max': float, # Maximum principal stress (MPa)
# 'sigma2_max': float, # Intermediate principal stress
# 'sigma3_min': float, # Minimum principal stress
# 'element_count': int
# }
```
### E13: Strain Energy Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_strain_energy`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import extract_strain_energy, extract_total_strain_energy
result = extract_strain_energy(op2_file, subcase=1)
# Returns: {
# 'success': bool,
# 'total_strain_energy': float, # J
# 'max_element_energy': float,
# 'max_element_id': int
# }
# Convenience function
total_energy = extract_total_strain_energy(op2_file) # J
```
### E14: SPC Forces (Reaction Forces)
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_spc_forces`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import extract_spc_forces, extract_total_reaction_force
result = extract_spc_forces(op2_file, subcase=1)
# Returns: {
# 'success': bool,
# 'total_force_magnitude': float, # N
# 'total_force_x': float,
# 'total_force_y': float,
# 'total_force_z': float,
# 'node_count': int
# }
# Convenience function
total_reaction = extract_total_reaction_force(op2_file) # N
```
---
## Phase 3 Extractors (2025-12-06)
### E15: Temperature Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_temperature`
For SOL 153 (Steady-State) and SOL 159 (Transient) thermal analyses.
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import extract_temperature, get_max_temperature
result = extract_temperature(op2_file, subcase=1, return_field=False)
# Returns: {
# 'success': bool,
# 'max_temperature': float, # K or °C
# 'min_temperature': float,
# 'avg_temperature': float,
# 'max_node_id': int,
# 'node_count': int,
# 'unit': str
# }
# Convenience function for constraints
max_temp = get_max_temperature(op2_file) # Returns inf on failure
```
### E16: Thermal Gradient Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_temperature`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import extract_temperature_gradient
result = extract_temperature_gradient(op2_file, subcase=1)
# Returns: {
# 'success': bool,
# 'max_gradient': float, # K/mm (approximation)
# 'temperature_range': float, # Max - Min temperature
# 'gradient_location': tuple # (max_node, min_node)
# }
```
### E17: Heat Flux Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_temperature`
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import extract_heat_flux
result = extract_heat_flux(op2_file, subcase=1)
# Returns: {
# 'success': bool,
# 'max_heat_flux': float, # W/mm²
# 'avg_heat_flux': float,
# 'element_count': int
# }
```
### E18: Modal Mass Extraction
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.extract_modal_mass`
For SOL 103 (Normal Modes) F06 files with MEFFMASS output.
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import (
extract_modal_mass,
extract_frequencies,
get_first_frequency,
get_modal_mass_ratio
)
# Get all modes
result = extract_modal_mass(f06_file, mode=None)
# Returns: {
# 'success': bool,
# 'mode_count': int,
# 'frequencies': list, # Hz
# 'modes': list of mode dicts
# }
# Get specific mode
result = extract_modal_mass(f06_file, mode=1)
# Returns: {
# 'success': bool,
# 'frequency': float, # Hz
# 'modal_mass_x': float, # kg
# 'modal_mass_y': float,
# 'modal_mass_z': float,
# 'participation_x': float # 0-1
# }
# Convenience functions
freq = get_first_frequency(f06_file) # Hz
ratio = get_modal_mass_ratio(f06_file, direction='z', n_modes=10) # 0-1
```
---
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## Phase 4 Extractors (2025-12-19)
### E19: Part Introspection (Comprehensive)
**Module**: `optimization_engine.extractors.introspect_part`
Comprehensive introspection of NX .prt files. Extracts everything available from a part in a single call.
**Prerequisites**: Uses PowerShell with proper license server setup (see LAC workaround).
```python
from optimization_engine.extractors import (
introspect_part,
get_expressions_dict,
get_expression_value,
print_introspection_summary
)
# Full introspection
result = introspect_part("path/to/model.prt")
# Returns: {
# 'success': bool,
# 'part_file': str,
# 'expressions': {
# 'user': [{'name', 'value', 'rhs', 'units', 'type'}, ...],
# 'internal': [...],
# 'user_count': int,
# 'total_count': int
# },
# 'mass_properties': {
# 'mass_kg': float,
# 'mass_g': float,
# 'volume_mm3': float,
# 'surface_area_mm2': float,
# 'center_of_gravity_mm': [x, y, z]
# },
# 'materials': {
# 'assigned': [{'name', 'body', 'properties': {...}}],
# 'available': [...]
# },
# 'bodies': {
# 'solid_bodies': [{'name', 'is_solid', 'attributes': [...]}],
# 'sheet_bodies': [...],
# 'counts': {'solid', 'sheet', 'total'}
# },
# 'attributes': [{'title', 'type', 'value'}, ...],
# 'groups': [{'name', 'member_count', 'members': [...]}],
# 'features': {
# 'total_count': int,
# 'by_type': {'Extrude': 5, 'Revolve': 2, ...}
# },
# 'datums': {
# 'planes': [...],
# 'csys': [...],
# 'axes': [...]
# },
# 'units': {
# 'base_units': {'Length': 'MilliMeter', ...},
# 'system': 'Metric (mm)'
# },
# 'linked_parts': {
# 'loaded_parts': [...],
# 'fem_parts': [...],
# 'sim_parts': [...],
# 'idealized_parts': [...]
# }
# }
# Convenience functions
expr_dict = get_expressions_dict(result) # {'name': value, ...}
pocket_radius = get_expression_value(result, 'Pocket_Radius') # float
# Print formatted summary
print_introspection_summary(result)
```
**What It Extracts**:
- **Expressions**: All user and internal expressions with values, RHS formulas, units
- **Mass Properties**: Mass, volume, surface area, center of gravity
- **Materials**: Material names and properties (density, Young's modulus, etc.)
- **Bodies**: Solid and sheet bodies with their attributes
- **Part Attributes**: All NX_* system attributes plus user attributes
- **Groups**: Named groups and their members
- **Features**: Feature tree summary by type
- **Datums**: Datum planes, coordinate systems, axes
- **Units**: Base units and unit system
- **Linked Parts**: FEM, SIM, idealized parts loaded in session
**Use Cases**:
- Study setup: Extract actual expression values for baseline
- Debugging: Verify model state before optimization
- Documentation: Generate part specifications
- Validation: Compare expected vs actual parameter values
**NX Journal Execution** (LAC Workaround):
```python
# CRITICAL: Use PowerShell with [Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable()
# NOT cmd /c SET or $env: syntax (these fail)
powershell -Command "[Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable('SPLM_LICENSE_SERVER', '28000@server ', 'Process'); & 'run_journal.exe' 'introspect_part.py' -args 'model.prt' 'output_dir'"
```
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## Implementation Files
```
optimization_engine/extractors/
├── __init __ .py # Exports all extractors
├── extract_displacement.py # E1
├── extract_frequency.py # E2
├── extract_von_mises_stress.py # E3
├── bdf_mass_extractor.py # E4
├── extract_mass_from_expression.py # E5
├── field_data_extractor.py # E6
├── stiffness_calculator.py # E7
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├── extract_zernike.py # E8, E9 (Standard Z-only)
├── extract_zernike_opd.py # E20, E21 (Parabola OPD)
├── extract_zernike_figure.py # E22 (Figure OPD - most rigorous)
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├── zernike_helpers.py # E10
├── extract_part_mass_material.py # E11 (Part mass & material)
├── extract_zernike_surface.py # Surface utilities
├── op2_extractor.py # Low-level OP2 access
├── extract_principal_stress.py # E12 (Phase 2)
├── extract_strain_energy.py # E13 (Phase 2)
├── extract_spc_forces.py # E14 (Phase 2)
├── extract_temperature.py # E15, E16, E17 (Phase 3)
├── extract_modal_mass.py # E18 (Phase 3)
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├── introspect_part.py # E19 (Phase 4)
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├── test_phase2_extractors.py # Phase 2 tests
└── test_phase3_extractors.py # Phase 3 tests
nx_journals/
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├── extract_part_mass_material.py # E11 NX journal (prereq)
└── introspect_part.py # E19 NX journal (comprehensive introspection)
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```
---
## Version History
| Version | Date | Changes |
|---------|------|---------|
| 1.0 | 2025-12-05 | Initial consolidation from scattered docs |
| 1.1 | 2025-12-06 | Added Phase 2: E12 (principal stress), E13 (strain energy), E14 (SPC forces) |
| 1.2 | 2025-12-06 | Added Phase 3: E15-E17 (thermal), E18 (modal mass) |
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| 1.3 | 2025-12-07 | Added Element Type Selection Guide; documented shell vs solid stress columns |
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| 1.4 | 2025-12-19 | Added Phase 4: E19 (comprehensive part introspection) |
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| 1.5 | 2025-12-22 | Added Phase 5: E20 (Parabola OPD), E21 (comparison), E22 (Figure OPD - most rigorous) |