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Adding Materials

In ETABS, materials are assigned to structural elements like beams, columns, slabs, and foundations. The `AddMaterial` function allows you to add a new material to the model by specifying its name, type, region, standard, and grade.

Creating a Grid

To define and add a grid to a new ETABS model using Python, we can use the `new_grid_only` function, which creates the grid based on the specified parameters. Here's how you can implement this in Python:

Getting Started

A step-by-step guide on how to launch ETABS using Python, with two methods: connecting to a running instance or launching from a specific path.

Introduction to ETABS API

The ETABS API lets you control ETABS programmatically using languages like Python, automating tasks like model creation, analysis, and report generation without manual input.

Setting Units in ETABS

When creating a new model or changing units during modeling, it's important to select the appropriate unit system. ETABS provides a set of predefined unit options.