command line for running python script in TeXGen

[Hemanth_T_N]

Greetings Dr. Louise,

Appreciate the work done you and your team regarding the modeling of textile composites and all the provided help.
Is there a way wherein I can run the python script without using GUI of TeXGen. Maybe be through command line in cmd or in batch script. I am trying the automate the work flow right from generation of model in TeXgen (through python script) to generation of abaqus input file to executing the job in abaqus without any manual intervention.

Best Regards,
Hemanth T N

[louisepb]

Hi Hemanth,

Yes, you can call the TexGen functions from within a Python script without using the GUI. You just need to import the appropriate module, probably just the core if you're not doing any rendering:

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from TexGen.Core import *

You should then be able to access the TexGen functions (you may need to make sure that your paths are set up so that everything can be accessed).

Hope that helps,
Louise

[Hemanth_T_N]

Hi Dr. Louise,

Thanks for the quick reply. Its possible that you have answered my question but I do not get it because of my naivety. So I will explain my problem in detail.

I use a python script to generate FE model of textile composite in TeXGen software. To get the model, I launch the TeXGen software, In GUI, I click on "Python">>"Run Script". The Texgen software generates the FE Mesh. I then proceed to click on "File">>"Export">>"Voxel Mesh">>"ABAQUS voxel file". Specify the number of voxel count along x, y & z. click "ok". choose the folder and click "Save". The abaqus input file, orientation file and eld file are saved at the chosen folder location.

I am in need to how to get the abaqus input file, orientation file and eld file without launching the TexGen software.

Appreciate your guidance on this.

Sincerely,
Hemanth T N

[louisepb]

Hi Hemanth,

My answer told you how to run your script independantly rather than throught the TexGen GUI. For the other part of your question you will find the scripting guide useful https://github.com/louisepb/TexGenScriptingGuide It includes sample scripts for exporting voxel meshes using the Python API.

Best wishes,
Louise

[Hemanth_T_N]

Hello Dr. Louise,

Thank you so much for the clarification.
Have a good weekend..!

Sincerely,
Hemanth T N