Abaqus Scripting Seminar Oct1st

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Enhance your productivity

by using Abaqus Scripting
Shikta Mishra
Technical Specialist, Simulia Central
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Agenda
Motivation
Python Basics
Abaqus Python
Abaqus Object Model
Plug-ins
Demonstration: RSG Dialog Builder
Automate
repetitive tasks
Model building
Job submission and monitoring
Postprocessing
Prescribe default behavior
Extend
functionality
Enhance
the interface
Graphical
Nongraphical
Provides automated
environment for experienced
analysts
Customized versions of
Abaqus provide an
effective analysis tool for
a wide range of user
expertise
Customized
application
Motivation: why customize Abaqus?
Provides
advanced analysis functionality
to non-FEA users
Why Python?
Scripting Language v/s Programming Language
Scripting
Language
Programming
Language
High Level
(# Instr/Stmnt)
Low Level
(# Instr/Stmnt)
Weakly Typed
Strongly Typed
Rapid Development
Rapid Run-Time
Examples: Python,
Tcl, Perl, etc
Examples: C, C++,
Fortran, etc
This information is taken from Scripting: Higher Level

Programming for the 21st Century
by Ousterhout J.K.
Python Syntax
Example using common syntax rules:

Comments start with # and continue to the end
of the line
# simple example
max = 5; i = 0
x, y, z = 1, 2, 3
Indentation
delimits blocks
(such as loops)
The amount of
indentation is
arbitrary but
must be
consistent for a
block
Semicolon for two statements
blank lines ignored

while i <= max:
The syntax forces the user to write readable
code and enables productivity
square = i**2 + x*y
cube = i**3 - z
print i, square, cube
An empty block is denoted with the pass
i = i + 1 # increment index
statement
for j in ['ASN',1,2]:
pass
print 'The example is completed\
now print a long message'
Backslash for line
continuation
Python Scripting Style Guide
Suggested style guidelines for writing python scripts

The style
guide is available from Knowledge Base Article
QA00000008185
Abaqus provides a style
guide to help maintain script consistency.
A consistent style:
Generally makes scripts easier to debug and maintain
Can establish conventions that parallel the object model
Accessing Python
From Abaqus/CAE
Accessing Python
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From Command Prompt
Use sys.version to query the version of Python that is being used
>>>
import sys
>>> sys.version
'2.7.3 (default, May
1 2014, 02:56:01) [MSC v.1600 64 bit (AMD64)]'
To quit python interpreter from a command prompt use:

Ctrl Z Enter (for windows)
Or Ctrl D
( for unix)
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Running Python
abaqus cae startup = myscript.py
abaqus cae script = myscript.py
abaqus viewer startup = myscript.py
Running
Python
You may not bypass the Abaqus/CAE kernel like this:

abaqus python myscript.py
abaqus script myscript.py
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Abaqus Scripting Interface Basics

Abaqus/CAE
1
GUI
command
line interface
(CLI)
commands
Python interpreter
Abaqus/CAE
kernel
input file
Abaqus/Standard
Abaqus/Explicit
output database file
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3
script
replay
files
Building Scripts
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Macro Manager
Abaqus Replay(.rpy) File
abaqus.rpy
Replay File Example
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Creating a script that rotates the model in current display

Steps:
1) In Abaqus/CAE rotate the model by a specifying an increment in the
dialog box.
session.currentViewportName.view.rotate(xAngle=10,
yAngle=0,zAngle=0,mode=MODEL)
2) Cut and paste this command into a new text file. Add a Python statement to loop over the command:
for x in range(36):
session.currentViewportName.view.rotate(xAngle=10,
yAngle=0,zAngle=0, mode=MODEL)
3) Save the script as rotate.py.
Replay File Example
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4) Run Script
Integrated Development Environment : Abaqus PDE
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The IDE built into Abaqus is known as Abaqus

Python Development Environment (PDE)
Separate application
Accessible from
Step through a
within Abaqus/CAE or independently
Python script running in the Abaqus/CAE
kernel or GUI
Debug Python script
or plug-in
Abaqus Object Model
Object 2
Object 1
Object 3
Object 4
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The Abaqus
The
Object 5
Scripting Interface extends Python with new types of objects.
hierarchy and the relationship between these objects is called the Abaqus Object model.
Abaqus Object Model

The
object model describes the relationships between objects.

A Part owns features,
datums, etc.
A Model owns parts
Use commands
to access objects by stepping through the hierarchy of objects in the
object model
cell4 = mdb.models['block'].parts['crankcase'].cells[4]
Variable cell4 Model database
mdb
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model named
block
part named crankcase
cell with index 4
Abaqus Object Model

Object Attributes : Members and Methods
Identifying Constructors and Repositories

p = mdb.models['Model-1'].Part(name='Part-1',
dimensionality=THREE_D, type=DEFORMABLE_BODY)
The path to the constructor is

mdb.models['Model-1'].Part
The new Part object is placed into the parts repository

mdb.models['Model-1'].parts['Part-1']
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Postprocessing with Abaqus Scripting

Output Database Object Model
Contains
Results
The
data in the ODB are categorized as Field Data or History Data.
Odb object is normally available from inside or outside of Abaqus/Viewer or Abaqus/CAE.
Field Data
History Data
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model data and results data
Postprocessing with Abaqus Scripting Interface
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In this example a kernel script has been developed to

interact with an output database file through the Abaqus
Scripting Interface
The script searches for the maximum value of von Mises

stress on a certain model component.
Job Submission
Example: Auto submit three Abaqus jobs, one-at-a-time
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Method
#1: Run stand-alone script from the system command line
# scr_auto_run1.py
import os
Same behavior
jobs=['auto_job1', 'auto_job2', 'auto_job3']

path = 'C:\\Abaqus6\\Commands\\abq6141'
#path = r'C:\Abaqus6\Commands\abq6141'
#path = 'C:/Abaqus6/Commands/abq6141'
for job in jobs:
print 'job:', job
cmd = '%s job=%s inter' % (path, job)
os.system(cmd)
Job Submission
Example: Auto submit three Abaqus jobs, one-at-a-time (contd)
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Method
#2: Run stand-alone script from the Abaqus/CAE CLI.
# scr_auto_run2.py
import job
jobs=['auto_job1', 'auto_job2', 'auto_job3']
for job in jobs:
job = mdb.JobFromInputFile(
name = job, inputFileName = job + '.inp',
type = ANALYSIS)
job.submit()
job.waitForCompletion()
Setting Abaqus Defaults

Abaqus Environment file (abaqus_v6.env) can contain abaqus scripting interface
commands
onCaeStartup()
function
Example: Auto create materials upon opening a CAE session

def onCaeStartup():
# Material properties - read them from a file
execfile('my_material_library.py')
onJobStartup()
function
def onJobStartup():
print 'The job is starting'
onJobCompletion()
function
def onJobCompletion ():

print 'The result files have been copied to workdir'
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Plug-ins
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What is a plug-in?
An Abaqus plug-in is a piece of software that is automatically installed into
Abaqus/CAE to extend its functionality.
Kernel Plug-in
GUI Plug-in
Resources
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Knowledge Base Article QA00000008694 (DSx.Client Care:
www.3ds.com/support/knowledge-base) contains a list of SIMULIA supplied plugins.
Really Simple GUI
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It
is an Abaqus/CAE plug-in
Plug-ins Abaqus RSG Dialog Builder
Interactive
Includes
Layout
tool for building a Graphical User Interface (GUI)
widgets (controls)
managers for controlling the look of the dialog box
RSG Demonstration
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Text entry boxes for

dimensions and load
Diagram showing definitions
Hit OK to build model, analyze, and display

results, this executes the kernel script
Next steps
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Enhance your productivity

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

Job submission and monitoring

Prescribe default behavior

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

Motivation: why customize Abaqus?

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

Scripting Language v/s Programming Language

This information is taken from Scripting: Higher Level

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

Example using common syntax rules:

Semicolon for two statements

blank lines ignored

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

Python Scripting Style Guide

Suggested style guidelines for writing python scripts

guide is available from Knowledge Base Article

guide to help maintain script consistency.

Generally makes scripts easier to debug and maintain

Can establish conventions that parallel the object model

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

From Command Prompt

Use sys.version to query the version of Python that is being used

1 2014, 02:56:01) [MSC v.1600 64 bit (AMD64)]'

To quit python interpreter from a command prompt use:

3DS.COM Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

You may not bypass the Abaqus/CAE kernel like this:

Abaqus Scripting Interface Basics

output database file

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

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Replay File Example

Creating a script that rotates the model in current display

3) Save the script as rotate.py.

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

Replay File Example

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Integrated Development Environment : Abaqus PDE

The IDE built into Abaqus is known as Abaqus

within Abaqus/CAE or independently

Python script running in the Abaqus/CAE

Abaqus Object Model

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

Scripting Interface extends Python with new types of objects.

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

Abaqus Object Model

object model describes the relationships between objects.

A Model owns parts

to access objects by stepping through the hierarchy of objects in the

part named crankcase

cell with index 4

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

Abaqus Object Model

Identifying Constructors and Repositories

The path to the constructor is

The new Part object is placed into the parts repository

3DS.COM/SIMULIA Dassault Systmes | Confidential Information | 10/6/2015 | ref.: 3DS_Document_2014

Postprocessing with Abaqus Scripting