Importing modules to extend the object model

However, in some cases, your script may need to import a module; for example, to access a module constant, type, or function. In addition, it is useful for you to know which module Abaqus/CAE imported to augment the object model with a particular object. You have already seen the syntax to import a module:

import part
import section

In general, you should use the following approach to importing Abaqus modules:

import modulename

The description of an object in the Abaqus Scripting Reference Guide includes an Access section that describes which module Abaqus/CAE imported to make the object available and how you can access the object from a command. After Abaqus/CAE imports a module, all the objects associated with the module become available to you. In addition, all the methods and members associated with each object are also available.

The following table describes the relationship between some of the modules in the Abaqus Scripting Interface and the functionality of the modules and toolsets found in Abaqus/CAE:

Module Abaqus/CAE functionality assembly The Assembly module datum The Datum toolset interaction The Interaction module job The Job module load The Load module material Materials in the Property module mesh The Mesh module part The Part module partition The Partition toolset section Sections in the Property module sketch The Sketch module step The Step module visualization The Visualization module xyPlot The X–Y toolset