ONLINE COURSE
Control Abaqus from External Applications (Matlab, Python, Excel)
Automate, Control, and Supercharge Your Abaqus Simulations from External Apps
Did you know that you can...
…speed up all the simulation workflow in Abaqus thanks to Python scripts?
…control Abaqus from any other application (Excel, Matlab…)?
…introduce any custom functionality into Abaqus CAE through plug-ins?
…integrate Abaqus simulations into any complex workflow involving other programs?
Key Skills You'll Develop: Course Curriculum
(8 hours of recorded sessions + all the material and resources)
SESSION 1 (3h)
CHAPTER 1: Scripting with Python in Abaqus
- Step-by-step development of a Python script in Abaqus
- Automatic preprocessing, running and postprocessing
- Example 1: linear spring analysis
CHAPTER 2: Custom plug-ins in Abaqus
- Development of Kernel and GUI plug-ins in Abaqus/CAE
- Kernel plug-ins: menus and toolsets (multiple examples)
- GUI plug-ins: interface for the linear spring example
SESSION 2 (3h)
CHAPTER 3: Interacting with Abaqus from the command line
- Fundamentals to interact with Abaqus from the cmd
- Pass of arguments to Python scripts from the cmd
CHAPTER 4: Controlling Abaqus from Matlab
- Adaption of the linear spring example to run parametric studies from Matlab
- Adaption of the linear spring script to produce variable radii springs
- Passing results from Abaqus to Matlab
CHAPTER 5: Controlling Abaqus from Excel
- Fundamentals of Excel Macros
- Fundamentals of VBA
- Example 2: Analysis of a lap shear bolted joint from Excel in Abaqus
SESSION 3 (2h)
CHAPTER 6: Desktop application to control Abaqus
- Development of an interface using Python
- Setup of a Python 3 environment
- Fundamentals of GUI design with Qt in Python
- Example 3: orthogonal milling process
Everything You Need to Connect Abaqus with Any App
Lifetime Access to the Complete Course
You will receive all the live videos of this course to review anytime
Official Certificate to Validate Your New Skills
After finishing the course you will get your certificate of completion
All Connection Scripts (Python, Matlab, VBA) and Models Provided
You will receive all the scripts and examples developed during the course
What my students think of previous courses
“Abaqus scripting with Python course prepared me to be industry ready. I learned the automation capabilities of FEA and good coding rules for efficient pre-processing and post-processing. I recommend this course to both young graduates and practicing professionals”
"Miguel is an excellent professional who masters the subject, which indeed has been very interesting and easily applicable to my research sector. I strongly recommend his trainings”
“(…) it is a very useful course to understand the interface with Python and the examples provide very clear guidelines on how to use it in the workflow with Abaqus. Regarding the quizzes, they are very nice to put attention to some key points. A lot of material is covered, and quizzes help in refreshing and settling some topics (…). Finally, I would recommend the course to Abaqus users, because it’s a very good intro to Python scripting and impressive results are achieved even with the student edition of Abaqus“
“Miguel is able to highlight the importance of automating any tasks in Abaqus, going step-by-step in a very didactic and clear way, supported by a great collection of practical examples. The knowledge gained with the course was, is and will be applied directly in both academic and industrial environments. I highly recommend this course and, also want to thank TecnoDigital School and Miguel Herráez for sharing this knowledge”
“The training given by Miguel in the Abaqus/Scripting seminar has been very clear and complete. The explanations were easy to follow, pointing out the most important concepts. I work with Abaqus daily and what I have learned is an excellent starting point to automate my work"
"Thank you Miguel, actually, you teach two things at once, Python and Abaqus. Thanks again and again. I am waiting for the simulation of composite materials!!! I will watch the videos again and again […]. A lot of very important steps in building a model in Abaqus/CAE […]. Thanks again!"
“By far you have made that anybody can follow the course. You provide all the tools required so that anyone who has ever programmed can follow the course perfectly. Definitely, it is a course made for all levels. I think the course is extremely useful and I would repeat it again for sure. I have felt the course is made taking care of every detail"
“Abaqus/Scripting is a powerful tool to automate any task in Abaqus using Python scripts. This means that it is possible to automate and control any action performed in Abaqus and, consequently, save a tremendous amount of time both in the PreProcess and PostProcess stages. […] I highly recommend this course provided by TecnoDigital School and Miguel Herráez”
Unlock True Automation for Your FEA Workflow
Course Details: Fully Online, On-Demand Lessons, Immediate Access.
6 chapters of contents
+8 h of video
Additional resources
Fully compatible with Abaqus Student Edition
297€
Your Questions Answered
The "Abaqus Scripting" course teaches you how to use Python inside Abaqus/CAE to automate tasks (e.g., creating parts, meshing). This course teaches you how to control Abaqus from the outside, using external applications like a stand-alone Python script, Matlab, or Excel. This is ideal for running hundreds of simulations for optimizations or parametric studies.
Yes. This course also covers the connection with Matlab, but its main focus is on creating a general framework. It adds detailed modules on connecting Abaqus with stand-alone Python scripts and Microsoft Excel (VBA), which are not covered in the specific Matlab course. If you need to connect with Excel or Python, this course is for you.
No. You need basic knowledge of the application you want to use (e.g., basic Python syntax, or knowing how to write a script in Matlab). The course focuses on teaching you the connection protocols and automation strategies, not on teaching you Python or Matlab from scratch.
The course is recorded using specific versions of Abaqus, Matlab, Python, and Excel, but the principles of connection and file manipulation are fundamental and apply to all modern versions. We provide the code and explain any minor adjustments needed for newer software versions, such as the move from Python 2 to Python 3 in Abaqus.
You can use the Q&A (Questions) section inside the course platform. I personally answer all student questions to help you solve any issues you might encounter with the scripts, models, or concepts.