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  • PLAXIS 2D | Python Scripting | Geometry to JSON Converter Error

    Hello, I am trying to have multiple runs using Python scripts in PLAXIS 2D v.22. Analyses are performed smooth and well in the beginning. Nothing goes wrong, I take the desired outputs at the end of the analyses. However, after a certain time / number…
  • Python remote scripting problem - No module named 'encyption'

    Hi all I was trying to run a python script to define a P3D project - the P3D version is PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition V21 Update 1 - but I cannot successfully run it as indicated by the tutorial video https://communities.bentley.com/products/geotech-analysis…
  • Configure Plaxis remote scripting server - Remote Plaxis service not available

    Hi! I'm trying to run Plaxis through Python for a Monte-Carlo analysis for my thesis project. At the university I've managed to get the remote scripting sever up and running in Plaxis 2D, but at the office, where I have Plaxis 3D the "Remote Plaxis…
  • How to open and close a PLAXIS project with Python

    Application PLAXIS 2D PLAXIS 3D Version CONNECT Edition V20 and later Date created 15 February 2022 Date modified 24 August 2022 Original author Stefanos Papavasileiou - Bentley Technical Support Group When…
  • Remote Scripting: Plaxis Designer-Plaxis 2D. Suddenly not working

    Hello! I am using PlaxisDesigner and Plaxis 2D for my project. I am exporting geometry from PlaxisDesigner to Plaxis 2D. To do so I need to configure remote scripting. It previously worked but now I am having problems. When I export it, a new plaxis…
  • Tunnel sequencing using python

    How to set TBM tunnel sequencing steps using python? in other words, I want to retrieve the step object to assign tunnel seqence. for example: g_i.deactivate(g_i.TCS_1_volume_1_1, ?????)
  • How to retrieve results from PLAXIS Output by the node number

    Application PLAXIS 2D PLAXIS 3D Version PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V21 PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition V21 Date created 30 July 2021 Date modified 30 July 2021 Description In this article, a simple example is provided…
  • Connection refused error when using python API

    Getting the following error for no apparent reason right at the start of the program. Gets fixed by restarting but would like to know the root cause why.
  • Accessing excel worksheet via Plaxis scripting

    Hi, I am running a sensitivity analysis for an excavation after demolition of an existing structure. The analysis includes a number of pile elements and plate elements. The pile locations are updated by sometimes a 0.5m or so. Now, with Plaxis Input…
  • No module named 'plxscripting'

    Hi there, I'm trying to run a python script with PLAXIS 2D with IDLE and SciTE, but I get the following error: Traceback (most recent call last): File "D:/PLX_IDLE.py", line 4, in <module> from plxscripting.easy import * ModuleNotFoundError: No module…
  • Automatically generated cross-sections of embankments

    Application PLAXIS 2D Version PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V20 Date created 08 February 2021 Date modified 08 February 2021 Introduction A road embankment is usually a long structure and lies on non-homogeneous subsoil…
  • Scripting (Python/SciTE) to gather results in PLAXIS 2D

    Hello! Im trying to use scripting (Python/SciTE) to gather the SF or maximum displacements in PLAXIS 2D. Any suggestions on how to gather the results? (This will be a part in a parameter optimization study)
  • Set global waterlevel with Python

    Hi, I have created a water level in "flow conditions" with the following Python command: g_i.gotoflow() g_i.waterlevel((-1,-6),(9,-6),(9,0),(19,0)) This worked out fine. Now I can't find the right command to make this waterlevel global. I did this…
  • Adding functionality to PLAXIS Calculation Manager: pre- and post-processing

    Application PLAXIS 2D PLAXIS 3D Version PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 3 PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 3 Date created 15 December 2020 Date modified 15 December 2020 General The Calculation manager tool…
  • Open a Python screep to run a Plaxis analyis

    print ('Hello Plaxis!') I understand that my question falls slightly outside of Plaxis domain and enters more into pure Python and app interaction (in Windows environment) however, since no one in other computer science communities was able to help…
  • Remove invalid custom connections for PLAXIS 3D

    Application PLAXIS 3D Version PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition V20 Date created 13 October 2020 Date modified 13 October 2020 In PLAXIS 3D, a custom connection can be created in Staged construction mode between two plates…
  • Plaxis not starting remotly

    Hello, I have prepared a Python script to accelerate routinely calculation in Plaxis. I would like it to open Plaxis and start executing the actions I have set in the script withou me having to open Plaxis, close the stat window and set the server manually…
  • selecting NodeToNodeAnchors in python script

    Hi I am creating a model using a python script. I have a number of NodeToNodeAnchors for anchors which are attached to embedded beam rows, and also some NodeToNodeAnchors for struts. I make them in a specific order, so that i can select specific ones…
  • Error Code 204 during remote scripting

    Hi all! I'm currently working on remote skripping a model for optimizing the geometry of a geofoam in-filled trench for vibration reduction at high-rise buildings during pile driving works. I therefore wrote a code to change a various amount of possible…
  • How do you export the connectivity plot through python remote scripting?

    Hi all. I have created a 2Dplaxis model through python remote scripting, including exporting displacement and mesh plots per phase. I want to export the connectivity plot, the one you get when you first click "View Mesh" which shows the mesh and all…
  • Remote scripting - an interface, add or functionality?

    Hi, I am a student at NTNU and I am currently working on a preparation project for my master's thesis about Plaxis remote scripting and Python, and I have a couple of questions regarding remote scripting. I am not sure how i should refer to "remote…
  • [Resolved] Services outage affected availability of PLAXIS Remote Scripting Server on April 20, 2020

    The server for PLAXIS remote scripting is back online. Services will be fully available within 1-2 hours The server for remote scripting is currently down, preventing users to use remote scripting functionality in PLAXIS legacy versions (PLAXIS 2D…
  • Using PLAXIS Remote scripting with the Python wrapper

    Application PLAXIS 2D PLAXIS 3D Version PLAXIS 2D PLAXIS 3D Date created 29 April 2015 Date modified 04 April 2022 The PLAXIS software provides an HTTP based API (REST HTTP API), for which a special Python wrapper…
  • Remote Scripting API: Drivemining

    Application PLAXIS 2D PLAXIS 3D Version PLAXIS 2D PLAXIS 3D Date created 01 November 2013 Date modified 01 November 2013 Since PLAXIS 3D 2013 it is possible to run scripts written in the Python programming language…
  • How to create a tunnel using Python

    Application PLAXIS 2D PLAXIS 3D Version PLAXIS 2D 2023.2 PLAXIS 3D 2023.2 Date created 23 May 2017 Date modified 17 October 2023 Description The following article gives information on how to use the Remote scripting…