Python Executing abaqus job using python script

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The discussion focuses on modifying the mesh size for multiple parts in Abaqus using a script. Initially, a script is provided that successfully changes the mesh size for a single part and executes a job. The user seeks guidance on how to extend this functionality to multiple parts. The solution involves creating a list of parts and utilizing a for-loop to iterate through each part, applying the mesh size changes. The script should include commands to delete the existing mesh, seed the part with the desired size, and generate the new mesh for each part in the model. This approach allows for efficient batch processing of mesh modifications across multiple components in a simulation model.
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I'm not 100% sure where this belongs, but, I have a script that will allow me to modify the mesh size of an individual part in abaqus, and then execute a job on that part. my question is How do I go about changing the mesh size for multiple parts?

*edit* removed first part of question, wasn't thinking straight.

script I already have is below."""
script.py

this script changes mesh size of existing model and then runs job

"""
from abaqus import *
from abaqusConstants import *
#import part
#import mesh
#from mesh import S4, S8R, STANDARD, STRUCTURED
#import job# Open the model database.
# This opens ALL features in the model tree
# assigns the CAE model data base to the variable 'mdb'
mdb=openMdb('Model.cae')

#case sensitive !
model = mdb.models['Model-1']
part = model.parts['Part-1]

#first we delete the old mesh before we create a new one
part.deleteMesh()

#all mesh controls are already set in this MDB, so no need to adjust
#only needed: size:
part.seedPart(size=1, deviationFactor=0.1)

#create
part.generateMesh()

jobName = 'modifiedMesh'

myJob = mdb.Job(name=jobName, model=model,
description='Deflection_analysis')
myJob.submit()
myJob.waitForCompletion()
 
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For future ref if nothing else ... If you've multiple parts, you can for example make a list of them (if don't want to refer explicitly by name), followed by a for-loop which contains the part, seed and meshing specification. Something along the lines of:
Code:
for part in model.parts:
[INDENT]part.deleteMesh()[/INDENT]
[INDENT]part.seedPart(size=1, deviationFactor=0.1)[/INDENT]
[INDENT]part.generateMesh()[/INDENT]
and you'll need to specify what size you wish for a specific part (another list for example).
 
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