Automating this product - introduction (tutorial)

This tutorial introduces you to some of the basic functionalities available in the Application Programming Interface (API) in this product. The API allows you to automate everyday tasks and operations.

Tutorial duration: Approximately 30 minutes.

You can start taking advantage of this functionality now by using the existing scripts that are installed with the software.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

More detailed information on the API is provided in the API section of the online help. There you will find extended information about how to use the API, examples of API VB scripts, references for Visual Basic programming, and the API command reference.

Note: The functionality described in this tutorial is not available on UNIX platforms.
Tip: The list of tasks can be displayed at any time in the Wiki Help. Navigate to Insight > Tutorials > Automating this product, and select the required task.

Tasks list

  1. Creating a project
    In this task, you will create a project, import a study and familiarize yourself with the geometry of the meshed model in preparation for the tasks ahead.
  2. Creating a macro
    In this task, you will use the Macro Recording menu features to perform a basic remodeling task.
  3. The command line
    In this task, you will run a VB script from the Command Line to set multiple injection points on the model.
  4. More command line scripts
    In this task, you will explore the other VB scripts that are installed with Autodesk Simulation Moldflow Insight, and learn how to access the help documentation for some of the other VB scripts.
  5. Tutorial review
    This tutorial has given you an overview of the functionalities available in the Application Programming Interface (API).
Parent topic: Tutorials