abaqus-job

# Abaqus Job Skill This skill creates, submits, and monitors Abaqus analysis jobs. Use it when the model is ready to run. ## When to Use This Skill **Route here when user says:** - "Run the analysis", "Submit the job", "Execute the model" - "Generate input file", "Create INP file" - "Run in parallel", "Check job status" **Route elsewhere:** - Reading results after completion → `/abaqus-odb` - Setting up the model → use other module skills ## Prerequisites Before job submission: 1. Model is complete (geometry, material, mesh, BCs, loads, step) 2. Model saved to .cae file 3. No validation errors ## Workflow: Running an Analysis ### Step 1: Save the Model Always save before creating a job. The .cae file must exist. ### Step 2: Create the Job Specify job name and model name. They can differ. ### Step 3: Choose Submission Mode | User Wants | Action | |------------|--------| | Run analysis and wait | Submit with waitForCompletion | | Generate INP only (no run) | writeInput | | Run in background | Submit without waiting | | Run from command line | `abaqus job=Name interactive` | ### Step 4: Wait and Monitor For interactive submission, monitor status until COMPLETED or ABORTED. ### Step 5: Check Results If COMPLETED, results are in .odb file. If ABORTED, check .msg file. ## Key Decisions ### Submit vs Write Input? | Goal | Method | |------|--------| | Run analysis now | submit() | | Only create INP file | writeInput() | | Run later from CLI | writeInput, then `abaqus job=Name` | ### Parallel Processing | Scenario | Setting | |----------|---------| | Small model / Learning Edition | numCpus=1 | | Large model, multi-core | numCpus=N, numDomains=N | | Single machine | mp_mode=THREADS | | Cluster | mp_mode=MPI | ## What to Ask User If unclear, ask: - "Ready to run the analysis?" - "How many CPUs for parallel?" - "Just need the input file, or run the analysis?" ## Output Files | Extension | Content | |-----------|---------| | .odb | Results database (use /abaqus-odb to read) | | .dat | Printed output (nodal values, summaries) | | .msg | Solver messages - **check this if job fails** | | .sta | Status file (increment progress) | | .inp | Input file (model definition) | | .lck | Lock file (exists while job runs) | ## Troubleshooting | Status/Error | Meaning | Solution | |--------------|---------|----------| | COMPLETED | Success | Proceed to /abaqus-odb | | ABORTED | Failed | Check .msg file for error | | License not available | No tokens | Wait or check license server | | Memory error | Model too large | Increase memory or coarsen mesh | | .lck file exists | Stale lock | Delete if job is not running | ## Validation Checklist Before submitting: - [ ] Model saved (.cae exists) - [ ] Job name specified - [ ] Model name matches saved model - [ ] CPUs set appropriately ## Code Patterns For API syntax and code examples, see: - [API Quick Reference](references/api-quick-ref.md) - [Common Patterns](references/common-patterns.md) - [Troubleshooting Guide](references/troubleshooting.md)