Encrypting and decrypting Abaqus input data

You can use the abaqus encrypt utility to prevent the unauthorized use of Abaqus input data. The utility converts a data file into an encrypted, password-protected format that only authorized Abaqus input parties can access. The utility is intended for the encryption of data that you include by reference in input (.inp) files or in other data files. For example, you could encrypt a file that contains all of the proprietary material data for your model, then include the encrypted data file by reference in an unencrypted Abaqus input file. See Including an encrypted data file for information on how to include an encrypted data file in an Abaqus input file.

You can encrypt any input file. However, Abaqus cannot run an encrypted Abaqus input file directly; the encrypted file must be included in an unencrypted file. You cannot use parameterized input in the encrypted file.

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