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Etabs & Oapi

The document outlines a training course on using the ETABS Open Application Programming Interface (OAPI) to optimize workflow. The course consists of 4 modules that cover: 1) Introduction to APIs and programming concepts; 2) Basic modeling routines; 3) Basic result extraction routines; and 4) Complex worked examples involving optimization, parameter calibration, and integrating ETABS with other applications.

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321 views8 pages

Etabs & Oapi

The document outlines a training course on using the ETABS Open Application Programming Interface (OAPI) to optimize workflow. The course consists of 4 modules that cover: 1) Introduction to APIs and programming concepts; 2) Basic modeling routines; 3) Basic result extraction routines; and 4) Complex worked examples involving optimization, parameter calibration, and integrating ETABS with other applications.

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 ETABS & OAPI: May 11-12

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ETABS & OAPI - A way to optimize your work flow using ETABS Open
Application Programming IntETABS & OAPIETABS & OAPIerface (OAPI)

Module 1: Introduction to API

 Concepts of Application Programming Interface (API)


 Concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP), the ETABS object
 Basics of programming language and simple algorithms
 API within CSi ETABS environment
 ETABS API references and functions library

Module 2: Basic Routines for Model Definition

 Defining Element Properties


 Creating the Elements
 Load Patterns Definition and Load Assignments
 Editing Geometry and Properties
 Preparing the Analysis

Module 3: Basic Routines for Interpretation of Results

 Extracting Results
 Extracting Element Properties
 Setting-Up Design Preferences
 Executing the Design and Extracting Design Results

Module 4: Worked Examples to Illustrate Complex Routines

 Elements Optimization Routines


 Routines Based on Loops of Model Set Up, Analysis and Output Interpretation
 Parameters Calibration Routines
 Discussion about using the OAPI to integrate ETABS with other applications (e.g.
Rhino/Grasshopper)

 ETABS & OAPI: May 11-12


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ETABS & OAPI - A way to optimize your work flow using ETABS Open
Application Programming Interface (OAPI)
Module 1: Introduction to API

 Concepts of Application Programming Interface (API)


 Concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP), the ETABS object
 Basics of programming language and simple algorithms
 API within CSi ETABS environment
 ETABS API references and functions library

Module 2: Basic Routines for Model Definition

 Defining Element Properties


 Creating the Elements
 Load Patterns Definition and Load Assignments
 Editing Geometry and Properties
 Preparing the Analysis

Module 3: Basic Routines for Interpretation of Results

 Extracting Results
 Extracting Element Properties
 Setting-Up Design Preferences
 Executing the Design and Extracting Design Results

Module 4: Worked Examples to Illustrate Complex Routines

 Elements Optimization Routines


 Routines Based on Loops of Model Set Up, Analysis and Output Interpretation
 Parameters Calibration Routines
 Discussion about using the OAPI to integrate ETABS with other applications (e.g.
Rhino/Grasshopper)

 ETABS & OAPI: May 11-12


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ETABS & OAPI - A way to optimize your work flow using ETABS Open
Application Programming IntETABS & OAPIETABS & OAPIerface (OAPI)

Module 1: Introduction to API


 Concepts of Application Programming Interface (API)
 Concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP), the ETABS object
 Basics of programming language and simple algorithms
 API within CSi ETABS environment
 ETABS API references and functions library

Module 2: Basic Routines for Model Definition

 Defining Element Properties


 Creating the Elements
 Load Patterns Definition and Load Assignments
 Editing Geometry and Properties
 Preparing the Analysis

Module 3: Basic Routines for Interpretation of Results

 Extracting Results
 Extracting Element Properties
 Setting-Up Design Preferences
 Executing the Design and Extracting Design Results

Module 4: Worked Examples to Illustrate Complex Routines

 Elements Optimization Routines


 Routines Based on Loops of Model Set Up, Analysis and Output Interpretation
 Parameters Calibration Routines
 Discussion about using the OAPI to integrate ETABS with other applications (e.g.
Rhino/Grasshopper)

 ETABS & OAPI: May 11-12


Print
ETABS & OAPI - A way to optimize your work flow using ETABS Open
Application Programming Interface (OAPI)

Module 1: Introduction to API

 Concepts of Application Programming Interface (API)


 Concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP), the ETABS object
 Basics of programming language and simple algorithms
 API within CSi ETABS environment
 ETABS API references and functions library
Module 2: Basic Routines for Model Definition

 Defining Element Properties


 Creating the Elements
 Load Patterns Definition and Load Assignments
 Editing Geometry and Properties
 Preparing the Analysis

Module 3: Basic Routines for Interpretation of Results

 Extracting Results
 Extracting Element Properties
 Setting-Up Design Preferences
 Executing the Design and Extracting Design Results

Module 4: Worked Examples to Illustrate Complex Routines

 Elements Optimization Routines


 Routines Based on Loops of Model Set Up, Analysis and Output Interpretation
 Parameters Calibration Routines
 Discussion about using the OAPI to integrate ETABS with other applications (e.g.
Rhino/Grasshopper)

 ETABS & OAPI: May 11-12


Print
ETABS & OAPI - A way to optimize your work flow using ETABS Open
Application Programming IntETABS & OAPIETABS & OAPIerface (OAPI)

Module 1: Introduction to API

 Concepts of Application Programming Interface (API)


 Concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP), the ETABS object
 Basics of programming language and simple algorithms
 API within CSi ETABS environment
 ETABS API references and functions library

Module 2: Basic Routines for Model Definition

 Defining Element Properties


 Creating the Elements
 Load Patterns Definition and Load Assignments
 Editing Geometry and Properties
 Preparing the Analysis

Module 3: Basic Routines for Interpretation of Results

 Extracting Results
 Extracting Element Properties
 Setting-Up Design Preferences
 Executing the Design and Extracting Design Results

Module 4: Worked Examples to Illustrate Complex Routines

 Elements Optimization Routines


 Routines Based on Loops of Model Set Up, Analysis and Output Interpretation
 Parameters Calibration Routines
 Discussion about using the OAPI to integrate ETABS with other applications (e.g.
Rhino/Grasshopper)

 ETABS & OAPI: May 11-12


Print
ETABS & OAPI - A way to optimize your work flow using ETABS Open
Application Programming Interface (OAPI)

Module 1: Introduction to API

 Concepts of Application Programming Interface (API)


 Concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP), the ETABS object
 Basics of programming language and simple algorithms
 API within CSi ETABS environment
 ETABS API references and functions library

Module 2: Basic Routines for Model Definition

 Defining Element Properties


 Creating the Elements
 Load Patterns Definition and Load Assignments
 Editing Geometry and Properties
 Preparing the Analysis

Module 3: Basic Routines for Interpretation of Results

 Extracting Results
 Extracting Element Properties
 Setting-Up Design Preferences
 Executing the Design and Extracting Design Results

Module 4: Worked Examples to Illustrate Complex Routines

 Elements Optimization Routines


 Routines Based on Loops of Model Set Up, Analysis and Output Interpretation
 Parameters Calibration Routines
 Discussion about using the OAPI to integrate ETABS with other applications (e.g.
Rhino/Grasshopper)

 ETABS & OAPI: May 11-12


Print
ETABS & OAPI - A way to optimize your work flow using ETABS Open
Application Programming IntETABS & OAPIETABS & OAPIerface (OAPI)

Module 1: Introduction to API

 Concepts of Application Programming Interface (API)


 Concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP), the ETABS object
 Basics of programming language and simple algorithms
 API within CSi ETABS environment
 ETABS API references and functions library

Module 2: Basic Routines for Model Definition

 Defining Element Properties


 Creating the Elements
 Load Patterns Definition and Load Assignments
 Editing Geometry and Properties
 Preparing the Analysis

Module 3: Basic Routines for Interpretation of Results

 Extracting Results
 Extracting Element Properties
 Setting-Up Design Preferences
 Executing the Design and Extracting Design Results

Module 4: Worked Examples to Illustrate Complex Routines


 Elements Optimization Routines
 Routines Based on Loops of Model Set Up, Analysis and Output Interpretation
 Parameters Calibration Routines
 Discussion about using the OAPI to integrate ETABS with other applications (e.g.
Rhino/Grasshopper)

 ETABS & OAPI: May 11-12


Print
ETABS & OAPI - A way to optimize your work flow using ETABS Open
Application Programming Interface (OAPI)

Module 1: Introduction to API

 Concepts of Application Programming Interface (API)


 Concepts of Object Oriented Programming (OOP), the ETABS object
 Basics of programming language and simple algorithms
 API within CSi ETABS environment
 ETABS API references and functions library

Module 2: Basic Routines for Model Definition

 Defining Element Properties


 Creating the Elements
 Load Patterns Definition and Load Assignments
 Editing Geometry and Properties
 Preparing the Analysis

Module 3: Basic Routines for Interpretation of Results

 Extracting Results
 Extracting Element Properties
 Setting-Up Design Preferences
 Executing the Design and Extracting Design Results

Module 4: Worked Examples to Illustrate Complex Routines

 Elements Optimization Routines


 Routines Based on Loops of Model Set Up, Analysis and Output Interpretation
 Parameters Calibration Routines
 Discussion about using the OAPI to integrate ETABS with other applications (e.g.
Rhino/Grasshopper)

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