When GiD is to be used for a particular type of analysis, it is necessary to predefine all the information required from the user and to define the way the final information is given to the solver module. To do so, some files are used to describe conditions, materials, general data, units unit systems, symbols and the format of the input file for the solver. We give the name Problem Type to this collection of files used to configure GiD for a particular type of analysis.
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Note: You can also learn how to configure GiD for a particular type of analysis by following the Problem Type Tutorial; this tutorial is included with the GiD package you have bought. You can also download it from the GiD support web page (http://www.gidsimulation.com).
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From the 13th version of GiD, a new system of problemtye problemtype has been implemented (based in the CustomLIB library). Although the 'classic' problem type system is still supported by GiD, it is considered deprecated, as the new one offers clear advantages in terms of usability, performance and integration capabilities. Documentation about the deprecated classic problem type system can be found in the annex of this manual APPENDIX B (classic problemtype system).
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