The Zencrack GUI is an application that assists with the tasks of creating and reviewing a Zencrack analysis. The GUI is independent of the interfaced finite element code and therefore provides the same level of capability for Abaqus, Ansys, and Simcenter Nastran users. The GUI has the following main features:

• Create all input data for a Zencrack analysis node and element data are obtained by direct selection of nodes and elements from the unsplit mesh other data is entered through dedicated screens continuous update of warnings and errors for missing or invalid data.
• Import multiple Abaqus, Ansys or Simcenter Nastran meshes (uncracked or cracked models).
• Read and modify an existing Zencrack input file – visually verify aspects of the data such as the initial crack definition.
• Define sets of elements and save them to the Zencrack input file.
• Visualize a cracked mesh by viewing the initial cracked mesh next to the uncracked mesh.
• Submit a full Zencrack review.

Import and review analysis results:

• Plot one or more sets of crack growth profiles and crack surfaces (alone or superimposed on a cracked or uncracked mesh).
• create XY charts showing the results of one or more Zencrack analyses.