Abaqus scripting

[arya1996]

Hi at all,
I'm trying to learn python for Abaqus.
I need help to write my first script that should be an automatic assignment of materials
(actually section assignment) to all cell partitions of checker-board model.
I guess that is not a difficult problem but I don't understand how cycling
on all partition of part.
here is a picture of my 2D checker-board.

if any one helps with an example of scripting, I'll appreciate that.

 

[FEA way]

You can use findAt method to select proper faces. Check the documentation (scripting guide) for details of this method.

 

[arya1996]

thanks
but one one question , shall I use the x-y coordinates to find a specific cell?

 

[FEA way]

Yes, you can use coordinates of points located in the middle of each face to select these faces with findAt method.