Python and Abaqus¶

Python is the standard programming language for Abaqus products and is used in several ways.

• The Abaqus environment file uses Python statements.

• The parameter definitions on the data lines of the PARAMETER (“Define parameters for input parametrization”) option in the Abaqus input file are Python statements.

• The parametric study capability of Abaqus requires the user to write and to execute a Python scripting (.psf) file.

• Abaqus/CAE records its commands as a Python script in the replay (.rpy) file.

• You can execute Abaqus/CAE tasks directly using a Python script. You can execute a script from Abaqus/CAE using the following:

  • From the main menu bar.

  • The Macro Manager.

  • The command line interface (CLI).

• You can access the output database (.odb) using a Python script.