In a previous post about a simple Python script that scans a LS-DYNA input file to package all INCLUDED files recursively so the entire model can be compressed and sent to the recipient.

Based on some new suggestions, largely by Brian Wainscott, I have attached a revised script that handles the included files a little more nicely. It works by scanning the main input file and copies all INCLUDED files to a more generic directory (INCLUDES) and also updates the path in the main file.

You can download the script here : Download pack_dyna.py (Python script)

Next planned implementations would include the option to FTP or MAIL the compressed file with an optional message to the end user.