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Python and Abaqus
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Python is the standard programming language for Abaqus products and is used in several ways.

- The Abaqus environment file uses Python statements.
    
- The parameter definitions on the data lines of the `PARAMETER <https://help.3ds.com/2021/english/dssimulia_established/SIMACAEKEYRefMap/simakey-r-parameter.htm?contextscope=all#simakey-r-parameter>`_ ("Define parameters for input parametrization") 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:
    
    - From the main menu bar.
    - The Macro Manager.
    - The command line interface (CLI).
        
- You can access the output database (.odb) using a Python script.