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# Read Deform Key File (v12)

## Group (Subgroup)

SimulationIO (SimulationIO)

## Description

This **Filter** reads DEFORM v12 key files and saves the data in a newly created **Data Container**.

It reads the quadrilateral mesh data (nodal coordinates and connectivity), and the value of variables such as stress, strain, ndtmp, etc at cells and nodes.


### Input Parameter(s)

| Parameter Name | Parameter Type | Parameter Notes | Description |
|----------------|----------------|-----------------|-------------|
| Input File | FileSystemPath |  | File path that points to the imported file |

### Output Data Object(s)

| Parameter Name | Parameter Type | Parameter Notes | Description |
|----------------|----------------|-----------------|-------------|
| Quad Geometry | DataGroupCreation |  | The created Quad Geometry from  imported from file |
| Vertex Data Name | DataObjectName |  | The name of the created Attribute Matrix for vertex data |
| Cell Data Name | DataObjectName |  | The name of the created Attribute Matrix for cell data |

## License & Copyright

Please see the description file distributed with this plugin.

## DREAM3D-NX Help

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