Training Course Descriptions
Introduction to Abaqus Scripting
Objective:
The objective of this seminar is to provide
a hands-on introduction to the Python scripting language and to demonstrate
how analysts can integrate it with the Abaqus product line. At the end
of the seminar, the student should be comfortable in writing moderately
complex scripts and should know where to look for additional information.
By reviewing many examples, insight is provided on how scripting can be
used to customize Abaqus in order to meet specific needs of typical engineering
organizations.
Background
Abaqus Version 6 makes extensive use of Python; a powerful,
object-oriented scripting language that is used widely by organizations
throughout the world. Python has been embedded within the Abaqus software
products. The language has been extended to include a rich set of commands
that are well suited for the daily tasks of a finite element analyst.
Technically speaking, the extensions are referred to as the Abaqus Scripting
Interface (ASI). The ASI may be thought of as an application programming
interface (API) to the models and data used by Abaqus.
The Abaqus Scripting Interface may be used by the finite element
analyst at many different levels. Scripts can be written as stand-alone
utilities, or can be written to integrate the Abaqus products with
other codes. At a basic level, scripts may be used to automate repetitive
tasks such as the creation of results plots from a collection of
output files. With some experience, users may actually extend the
functionality of the Abaqus products. Advanced users may work with
SIMULIA affiliates to customize the graphical user interface of
the Abaqus interactive products (Abaqus/CAE and Abaqus/Viewer).
Who should attend:
Every Abaqus user can benefit from knowledge
of the scripting interface. While this training seminar requires that
the student is proficient in basic Abaqus usage, this course is applicable
to new and experienced users alike. For example, the ability to quickly
write an automation script can save hours of tedious postprocessing.
If you are an Abaqus user and have a need or desire to be more productive
on the job and/or to enhance the capabilities of the standard analysis
products, this course may be ideal for you.
Prerequisites
In order for the training to be effective, all students should
have some basic familiarity with the Abaqus products including Abaqus/Viewer
and Abaqus/Standard or Abaqus/Explicit. Familiarity with Abaqus/CAE is
very helpful. Students should also have some experience using at least
one computer programming language, text editing, and should be proficient
with basic operating system tasks such as file copying/deleting, creating/modifying
environment variables, etc.
This course covers basic syntax and the fundamentals of Python
and the Abaqus Scripting Interface. Hands-on workshops are an integral
component of learning about Python and the ASI. They represent a significant portion of the seminar
experience. The workshops task the student to write stand-alone Python
scripts, scripts for accessing Abaqus results on the output data base
(.odb) file, scripts for controlling the Abaqus/CAE and Abaqus/Viewer
processes, and scripts for monitoring information from active Abaqus
solver jobs. Students are instructed in making effective use of available
documentation for the Python language and the Abaqus Scripting Interface.
Agenda
To download a course overview in PDF format, click here. The overview
provides details of the topics covered in each lecture. Note that the actual
course agenda may vary depending on location.
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Course was last updated November 2009
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