Writing a VTK File from an Abaqus INP File

What will you learn? In this tutorial, you will master the art of converting data from an Abaqus input file (INP) into a Visualization Toolkit (VTK) file format. By the end, you’ll be equipped to visualize complex structural data with ease using tools like ParaView or Mayavi. Introduction to the Problem and Solution The task … Read more

How to Create a Contour Plot of Energy Gain for Various Epsilon Values in Python

What will you learn? In this tutorial, you will master the art of creating visually appealing contour plots in Python. Specifically, you will learn how to plot energy gain as a function of varying epsilon values using matplotlib. This skill is essential for understanding complex relationships within your data and gaining valuable insights from scientific … Read more

Flattening Arrays of Different Major Orders in Python

What will you learn? In this tutorial, you will learn how to efficiently flatten arrays with different major orders in Python without the need for traditional looping constructs. By leveraging the power of NumPy, a fundamental package for scientific computing in Python, you will be able to seamlessly flatten multidimensional arrays regardless of their storage … Read more

Resolving Autograd’s “ValueError” When Computing Partial Derivatives

Understanding the Issue with Autograd and Norm.logpdf Today, we’re going to explore a common issue encountered when working with Autograd in Python. Specifically, we’ll address the challenge of computing the partial derivative of a norm.logpdf function, which often leads to a ValueError: setting an array element with a sequence. Let’s delve into how to effectively … Read more