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How to select more than 10 nodes to be used for a curve
Application:PLAXIS 2DIn order to generate curves to show e.g. displacements in time, we should select a node for which we want to show this displacement data, or stress points to show stress related...
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Create centerline for Structural Forces in Volumes
Application:PLAXIS 2DIn order to view the Structural forces in volumes in Output, a centerline is required. A centerline can be created manually by selecting points in the model, by adding a centerline...
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Using PLAXIS Remote scripting with the Python wrapper
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DThe PLAXIS software provides a HTTP based API (REST HTTP API), for which a special Python wrapper was developed to for an easy to use scripting API. Both PLAXIS Input...
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Receive instant notifications for finished calculations on your phone
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DWhen running long calculations using PLAXIS, it would be great if you can receive instant notifications when this calculation is finished: either via e-mail or a (push)...
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Output scripting example: get anchor force
Application:PLAXIS 2D 2015In this example, we will use Tutorial Lesson 3 (Tied back excavation) [link] for the Plaxis file. In this case, we want to determine the force in the top anchor that is...
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Output scripting example: get heave of excavation bottom
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DIn this example, we will use Tutorial Lesson 3 (Tied back excavation) [link] as an example. In this case, we want to determine the maximum heave of the excavation...
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Output scripting example: get maximum bending moment
Application:PLAXIS 2DIn this example, we will use Tutorial Lesson 3 (Tied back excavation) [link] for the Plaxis file. In this case, we want to determine the maximum bending moment for the left...
View ArticleOutput scripting example: create curve data
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DSince PLAXIS 2D 2015 and PLAXIS 3D AE, the Output program can also be accessed via REST Http / Remote Scripting in order to retrieve calculation result data via a...
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Macros using the commands runner
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DWhen using certain command templates multiple times, it would be helpful if you can re-play these commands with just a single click. With a Macro you can do this: you...
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CodeMeter network error during calculation (IPv4/v6 conflict)
Application:PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 3D AEWith the release for PLAXIS 2D 2015 and PLAXIS 3D AE some small changes in the communication with the licence dongle (CodeMeter) have been implemented. Together...
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Re-use materials from other projects
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DSoil materials, as well as plate materials are sometimes used in more than one Plaxis project file, for instance, when analysing alternatives or for models located close...
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How to check undrained shear strength using Undrained A?
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DFor Undrained A materials, where effective stress parameters are used, the undrained shear strength is not an input parameter but a result of the analysis. In order to...
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Python commands reference
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DCommands referenceThere is extensive documentation available for when using the Python wrapper for the Remote Scripting functionality: inside the Plaxis programs that...
View ArticleConsolidation: Minimum Pore Pressures and Degree of Consolidation analysis...
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DWhen performing a consolidation analysis three possibilities exist:Staged Construction (SC);Minimum Pore Pressure(MPP);and Degree of Consolidation(DoC).For a SC...
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Install latest 2D version and 2D AE for converting older files
Application:PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEHow to have the latest PLAXIS 2D version and PLAXIS 2D AE simultaneously installed in your computer for converting older filesThe procedure of converting...
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Create rock bolts accurately in PLAXIS 3D AE
Application:PLAXIS 3D AE, PLAXIS 3D 2013IntroductionIn the PLAXIS 3D AE version it is not directly possible to intersect lines with surfaces. This is because of the parametric definition of the PLAXIS...
View ArticleHow does Reset displacements to zero work?
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DWhen we apply the option Reset displacements to zero, we reset the displacements at the BEGINNING of the phase. This means that any displacement in the model due to...
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How to get a Load - Displacement curve using Scripting interface
Application:PLAXIS 2D 2016Currently it is not possible to directly plot the active load qactive in a curve to generate load-displacement curves for a load-controlled analysis. See the related article...
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Force envelope results explained
Application:PLAXIS 2DMy force envelope distribution value is larger than any of the phases' results: How can this be?In PLAXIS 2D, sometimes, the maximum or minimum values displayed on the force...
View ArticleEnd bearing of plates
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DIn the material data base of Plates in PLAXIS 2D and 3D there is the option to select ‘End bearing’. Selecting this option may be appropriate to provide some sort of...
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