Convert SG Data#

One of the main capabilities of SGIO is to convert SG data between different formats. This can be done using the sgio.convert() function (API) or the sgio convert command (CLI).

Overview#

SGIO supports conversion between:

  • VABS ↔ SwiftComp ↔ Abaqus ↔ Gmsh

  • Mesh-only conversions for visualization

  • Format version conversions, such as VABS 4.0 → 4.1

Basic Usage#

API Method#

import sgio

sgio.convert(
    file_name_in='input.inp',
    file_name_out='output.sg',
    file_format_in='abaqus',
    file_format_out='vabs',
    model_type='BM2'
)

CLI Method#

sgio convert input.inp output.sg -ff abaqus -tf vabs -m BM2

Common Parameters#

  • file_name_in: Input file path

  • file_name_out: Output file path

  • file_format_in: Input format (vabs, swiftcomp, abaqus, gmsh)

  • file_format_out: Output format

  • model_type: Structural model (BM1, BM2, PL1, PL2, SD1)

  • mesh_only: Convert mesh data only (default: False)

  • renum_node: Renumber nodes (default: False)

  • renum_elem: Renumber elements (default: False)