I have gotten the API to work and already run into some shortcomings in terms of what can be scripted ... thanks for sharing the update regarding v18, I look forward to upgrading and checking it out!
Thanks for the response! I still cannot seem to get things to work, could you kindly explain what you had to change in the init file? And why (just for my understanding). Thanks!
Hi Ali,
I changed the shell types from membrane to shell-thin, assigned a default mesh as opposed to Auto-Cookie Cut and manually split the shells over the column lines. See deflection results from the attachement (Max deflection = -1.189 mm)
Any reason why you assigned a membrane type slab...
Hi All,
Been trying to work with the ETABS API through Python. Majority of work will be done on existing ETABS models therefore trying to connect to existing instances of an ETABS model. When just trying to attach to a running instance of ETABS through Python I get the error:
AttributeError...
Nothing noted in the model function.
I have nonetheless figured out the issue! Thank you Agent666 and Trenno for pointing me to the run log to locate the error. It was an ill condition associated with edge releases assigned to a slab that was assigned and I wasn't aware of the changes (see...
Agent666:
Yes, I did try the other suggestions. Reviewing the animations for the negative shape mode didn't show any 'loose' elements or elements flapping around. Also, changing diaphragms to rigid didn't make a difference. In good news, only down to one negative shape mode now
Trenno
Thanks for linking in that thread from earlier on, very useful reading and good to know going forward! What is strange is that the wind loading hasn't changed for a long time but the negative period issue is very recent so I'm skeptical that it is that.
Roof levels not similar to any...
Agent666:
Tried running the standard solver. Looking at the log there is some substantial lost accuracy at specific joint (ID ~73750) but can't find that joint anywhere so must be an ETABS created pointed? Extract from the run log below:
* * * W A R N I N G * * *
NUMERICAL PROBLEMS...
Trenno
Thanks for the response!
The wind loads were User Defined and the location I specified was refined so as to not occur somewhere 'off' the diapraghm on the roof level - thanks for that suggestion! However, the negative period still exists. The diaphragms are semi-rigid and I am not...
Hi There,
I was hoping to get some help on an issue that has just popped up on a model I'm currently working on. The issue is best summarized by the mark-up attached. If anyone has some insight into a possible fix please let me know!
Thanks in...
