Executing a script that accesses an output database¶

If your script accesses and manipulates data in an output database, you can use either of the following methods to execute the script:

• Type abaqus python scriptname.py at the system prompt.

• Select File -> Run Script from the Abaqus/CAE main menu bar, and select the file to execute.

Your script must contain the following statement:

from odbAccess import *

In addition, if your script refers to any of the Symbolic Constants defined in the Abaqus Scripting Interface, your script must contain the following statement:

from abaqusConstants import *

If your script accesses or creates material objects, or if it accesses or creates section or beam profile objects, it must contain the following statements, respectively:

from odbMaterial import *
from odbSection import *