# Welcome to the Spindle FEA application repository

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## Installation instructions

1. The application requires Abaqus CAE to be installed. It can be acquired from here: https://www.3ds.com/products-services/simulia/products/abaqus/abaquscae

2. Clone or download this repository and navigate to its root

## Running the analysis

1. The interactive documentation on the application with the step-by-step guide on how to run the application are located in ```/docs/build/html/index.html``` of this repository.

2. To run the simplest test you need to navigate to the root of this directory and execute ```Abaqus cae noGUI=job.py``` in the command line.

3. After the analysis has finished you will be able to open the ```Job-1.odb```file in the Abaqus CAE graphical user interface. The detailed information about the analysis you can also find in ```Job-1.dat``` produced by the solver.

4. For more advanced control of the application refer to the documentation.