Automation within Ansys Mechanical Using Python
Coding in Ansys Mechanical made easy
Learn how to write your own scripts: from automatic geometry selection to standardized reports. This training is offered as a 2-day course or alternatively as a self-paced eLearning course.
Duration
2 days
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Ansys Mechanical, Programming knowledge in Python
Software used
Ansys Mechanical
- Reduce time-consuming routine work and increase productivity
- Automate preprocessing & postprocessing and avoid errors in model construction
- Automated processes and producing individual reports for your company
- Step by step progress towards creating your first own script for everyday simulation work
Description
The introduction of scripting makes it possible to use the widely-used Python programming language to develop individual routines for Ansys Mechanical. In this way, you can automate time-consuming pre- and post-processes and thus execute them reliably, efficiently and in a reproducible manner.
In this training, you will acquire all the relevant basic knowledge required for practical implementation: from simple ways of script recording to the creation of complex, intelligent automation solutions. This will include techniques for checking your source code, loading data, and using programming libraries to enable you to work efficiently. So, you can automate time-consuming tasks and increase your productivity. We make a point of going through the examples with you step by step and involving you in finding the solutions. This will enable you to implement your own scripting projects as soon as you have completed the course.
This training is aimed at simulation users as well as programmers who want to automate their work steps. The focus is on the Ansys Mechanical environment. Knowledge of Python programming from our basic course is assumed.
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Detailed agenda for this 2-day training
Day 1
01 Recording: an Easy Way to Produce Your First Script
- Working with the script editor: focus on recording
- Reusability & modification of recordings
- Creating buttons in the toolbar to run your own scripts
- Exercise: recording and reproducing a simulation task
02 IronPython: the Ansys Mechanical script language
- Basics of the programming language
- Variables, data types, operators
- Functions, objects, and methods
- Loops and case distinctions
- Efficient and structured programming using Python
- Recommendations for further individual study
- Exercise: Accompanying examples
03 From Simple Recording to Flexible Scripts
- Objects in the structure tree from the Python perspective
- Working with the script editor: focus on manual scripting
- Extending the range of recorded scripts
- Tips on best practice for use when creating your own scripts
- Exercise: automated evaluation of results
04 Smart Geometry Recognition
- Difference between geometry in the structure tree and geometry in the graphics window
- Reading geometry data
- Working with selections
- Using geometry selections for preprocessing and postprocessing
- Exercise: Create evaluation path normal to the component surface
Day 2
05 Accessing the Structure Tree
- Better understand objects in the structure tree
- In-depth analysis and verification of object information
- Load-step-dependent modification of boundary conditions
- Criteria-based addition and editing of standard features
- Exercise: Automated modification and analysis of structure tree objects
06 Automated Postprocessing
- Retrieving information from result objects and the result file
- Accessing tabular information
- Evaluation of results with large models
- Batch generation of Microsoft Excel charts
- Exercise: Automated detection of Hotspots
07 Generating Standardized Reports
- Camera orientation and modification of display options
- Setting the legend
- Managing the flood of images
- Generating Microsoft Word reports in batch
- Exercise: importing images and tables into your own report templates
08 Areas of application for Mechanical scripting
- Demonstrating advanced applications for Mechanical
- Scripting: ACT, PyAnsys
- Using Ansys Python Manager
- Exercise: Interaction with Ansys Mechanical using PyMechanical
Your Trainers
Florian Hollaus
Susanne Haase
Dario Rüegg
Tristan Boutin
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What CADFEM customers are saying
Miriam Horak
Mechanical engineer - Project Management Special Applications, STIWA Holding GmbHThe documents and examples in this training are very clear and provide a good basis for getting started with the everyday use of scripting in Ansys Mechanical. The technical competence of the instructor, as well as the friendly manner in which he deals with the participants, is very impressive. Everyone will find what they are looking for here, regardless of experience level. Many thanks for this great and instructive training!
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Each online course day comprises four eLearning modules. You should ideally allow 90 to 120 minutes of uninterrupted learning time for each module. This will allow you to acquire the knowledge provided by a module and to consolidate it through quiz questions and Ansys exercises. By dividing each module into micro learning units, you can also make good use of smaller time windows, such as on your commute.
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