Python is the standard programming language for Abaqus products and is used in several ways.
The Abaqus environment file (abaqus_v6.env) uses Python statements.
The parameter definitions on the data lines of the *PARAMETER 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:
File
Run Script from the main menu bar.
The Macro Manager.
The command line interface (CLI).
You can access the output database (.odb) using a Python script.