INP File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .inp
Format Type Text
Primary Use Finite Element Analysis
Software Compatibility Abaqus/CAE
MIME Type text/plain
Character Encoding ASCII
Keyword-based Syntax Yes
Support for Comments Yes, using ** or *
Support for Macros Yes
Sections of an INP File Preprocessor, Model Definition, Execution Control, Postprocessor
Model Definition Components Materials, Geometry, Boundary Conditions, Loading Conditions
Data Input Method Directly or via user interface in Abaqus/CAE
Editable with Text Editors Yes
Used for Specifying Computational Models, Simulation Runs
Execution Control Options Analysis Steps, Output Requests, Job Diagnostics
Postprocessing Control Specifies required output for visualization and results interpretation
Keyword Syntax Structure Consistent Use of Keywords Followed by Comma-separated Values or Parameters
Support for Parametric Studies Yes, via Parameter Definition and Variation
Integration with Other Software Possible through custom scripts or third-party tools
Customization Highly customizable through scripts and user subroutines