Export Abaqus geometry and results. Use when user mentions exporting to STL, STEP, CSV, or generating input files for external use.
Export geometry and results from Abaqus to external formats for 3D printing, CAD exchange, data analysis, or archival.
Route here when user mentions:
Route elsewhere:
/abaqus-odb/abaqus-geometry/abaqus-job| Need | Format | Requires |
|---|
| 3D printing | STL (double precision) | Meshed part |
| CAD exchange | STEP | Part geometry |
| Legacy CAD | IGES | Part geometry |
| Data analysis | CSV | ODB file |
| Archive/HPC | INP | Complete model |
| Reports/images | PNG/SVG | GUI session |
| Source | Available Formats |
|---|---|
| Part geometry | STL, STEP, IGES, SAT |
| Assembly | STL, SAT |
| Mesh data | CSV (nodes, elements) |
| Results (U, S, RF) | CSV |
| Time history | CSV |
| Model definition | INP |
| Topology result | STL (with density threshold) |
If unclear, ask:
openOdb() with readOnly=TrueJobName.inpOptimization/TOSCA_POST/Optimization.odb| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| "Cannot write STL - no mesh" | Part not meshed | Mesh part first |
| "STEP export failed" | Invalid geometry | Try IGES or SAT |
| Large STL file | Fine mesh | Coarsen mesh for viz |
| Permission denied | File open elsewhere | Close file first |
| Image export fails | noGUI mode | Run with GUI |
For API syntax and code examples, see: