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feat: Add journal-based NX solver integration for optimization Implements NX solver integration that connects to running Simcenter3D GUI to solve simulations using the journal API. This approach handles licensing properly and ensures fresh output files are generated for each iteration. **New Components:** - optimization_engine/nx_solver.py: Main solver wrapper with auto-detection - optimization_engine/solve_simulation.py: NX journal script for batch solving - examples/test_journal_optimization.py: Complete optimization workflow test - examples/test_nx_solver.py: Solver integration tests - tests/journal_*.py: Reference journal files for NX automation **Key Features:** - Auto-detects NX installation and version - Connects to running NX GUI session (uses existing license) - Closes/reopens .sim files to force reload of updated .prt files - Deletes old output files to force fresh solves - Waits for background solve completion - Saves simulation to ensure all outputs are written - ~4 second solve time per iteration **Workflow:** 1. Update parameters in .prt file (nx_updater.py) 2. Close any open parts in NX session 3. Open .sim file fresh from disk (loads updated .prt) 4. Reload components and switch to FEM component 5. Solve in background mode 6. Save .sim file 7. Wait for .op2/.f06 to appear 8. Extract results from fresh .op2 **Tested:** - Multiple iteration loop (3+ iterations) - Files regenerated fresh each time (verified by timestamps) - Complete parameter update -> solve -> extract workflow 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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"""
NX Journal Script to Solve Simulation in Batch Mode
This script opens a .sim file, updates the FEM, and solves it through the NX API.
Usage: run_journal.exe solve_simulation.py <sim_file_path>
Based on recorded NX journal pattern for solving simulations.
"""
import sys
import NXOpen
import NXOpen.Assemblies
import NXOpen.CAE
def main(args):
"""
Open and solve a simulation file.
Args:
args: Command line arguments, args[0] should be the .sim file path
"""
if len(args) < 1:
print("ERROR: No .sim file path provided")
print("Usage: run_journal.exe solve_simulation.py <sim_file_path>")
return False
sim_file_path = args[0]
print(f"[JOURNAL] Opening simulation: {sim_file_path}")
try:
theSession = NXOpen.Session.GetSession()
# Close any currently open sim file to force reload from disk
print("[JOURNAL] Checking for open parts...")
try:
current_work = theSession.Parts.BaseWork
if current_work and hasattr(current_work, 'FullPath'):
current_path = current_work.FullPath
print(f"[JOURNAL] Closing currently open part: {current_path}")
# Close without saving (we want to reload from disk)
partCloseResponses1 = [NXOpen.BasePart.CloseWholeTree]
theSession.Parts.CloseAll(partCloseResponses1)
print("[JOURNAL] Parts closed")
except Exception as e:
print(f"[JOURNAL] No parts to close or error closing: {e}")
# Open the .sim file (now will load fresh from disk with updated .prt files)
print(f"[JOURNAL] Opening simulation fresh from disk...")
basePart1, partLoadStatus1 = theSession.Parts.OpenActiveDisplay(
sim_file_path,
NXOpen.DisplayPartOption.AllowAdditional
)
workSimPart = theSession.Parts.BaseWork
displaySimPart = theSession.Parts.BaseDisplay
partLoadStatus1.Dispose()
# Switch to simulation application
theSession.ApplicationSwitchImmediate("UG_APP_SFEM")
simPart1 = workSimPart
theSession.Post.UpdateUserGroupsFromSimPart(simPart1)
feat: Implement complete FEM regeneration workflow This commit completes the optimization loop infrastructure by implementing the full FEM regeneration workflow based on the user's working journal. ## Changes ### FEM Regeneration Workflow (solve_simulation.py) - Added STEP 1: Switch to Bracket.prt and update geometry - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make Bracket.prt active - Calls UpdateManager.DoUpdate() to rebuild CAD geometry with new expressions - Added STEP 2: Switch to Bracket_fem1 and update FE model - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make FEM active - Calls fEModel1.UpdateFemodel() to regenerate FEM with updated geometry - Added STEP 3: Switch back to sim part before solving - Close and reopen .sim file to force reload from disk ### Enhanced Journal Output (nx_solver.py) - Display journal stdout output for debugging - Shows all journal steps: geometry update, FEM regeneration, solve, save - Helps verify workflow execution ### Verification Tools - Added verify_parametric_link.py journal to check expression dependencies - Added FEM_REGENERATION_STATUS.md documenting the complete status ## Status ### ✅ Fully Functional Components 1. Parameter updates - nx_updater.py modifies .prt expressions 2. NX solver - ~4s per solve via journal 3. Result extraction - pyNastran reads .op2 files 4. History tracking - saves to JSON/CSV 5. Optimization loop - Optuna explores parameter space 6. **FEM regeneration workflow** - Journal executes all steps successfully ### ❌ Remaining Issue: Expressions Not Linked to Geometry The optimization returns identical stress values (197.89 MPa) for all trials because the Bracket.prt expressions are not referenced by any geometry features. Evidence: - Journal verification shows FEM update steps execute successfully - Feature dependency check shows no features reference the expressions - All optimization infrastructure is working correctly The code is ready - waiting for Bracket.prt to have its expressions properly linked to the geometry features in NX. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# STEP 1: Switch to Bracket.prt and update geometry with new expression values
print("[JOURNAL] STEP 1: Updating Bracket.prt geometry...")
feat: Add journal-based NX solver integration for optimization Implements NX solver integration that connects to running Simcenter3D GUI to solve simulations using the journal API. This approach handles licensing properly and ensures fresh output files are generated for each iteration. **New Components:** - optimization_engine/nx_solver.py: Main solver wrapper with auto-detection - optimization_engine/solve_simulation.py: NX journal script for batch solving - examples/test_journal_optimization.py: Complete optimization workflow test - examples/test_nx_solver.py: Solver integration tests - tests/journal_*.py: Reference journal files for NX automation **Key Features:** - Auto-detects NX installation and version - Connects to running NX GUI session (uses existing license) - Closes/reopens .sim files to force reload of updated .prt files - Deletes old output files to force fresh solves - Waits for background solve completion - Saves simulation to ensure all outputs are written - ~4 second solve time per iteration **Workflow:** 1. Update parameters in .prt file (nx_updater.py) 2. Close any open parts in NX session 3. Open .sim file fresh from disk (loads updated .prt) 4. Reload components and switch to FEM component 5. Solve in background mode 6. Save .sim file 7. Wait for .op2/.f06 to appear 8. Extract results from fresh .op2 **Tested:** - Multiple iteration loop (3+ iterations) - Files regenerated fresh each time (verified by timestamps) - Complete parameter update -> solve -> extract workflow 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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try:
feat: Implement complete FEM regeneration workflow This commit completes the optimization loop infrastructure by implementing the full FEM regeneration workflow based on the user's working journal. ## Changes ### FEM Regeneration Workflow (solve_simulation.py) - Added STEP 1: Switch to Bracket.prt and update geometry - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make Bracket.prt active - Calls UpdateManager.DoUpdate() to rebuild CAD geometry with new expressions - Added STEP 2: Switch to Bracket_fem1 and update FE model - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make FEM active - Calls fEModel1.UpdateFemodel() to regenerate FEM with updated geometry - Added STEP 3: Switch back to sim part before solving - Close and reopen .sim file to force reload from disk ### Enhanced Journal Output (nx_solver.py) - Display journal stdout output for debugging - Shows all journal steps: geometry update, FEM regeneration, solve, save - Helps verify workflow execution ### Verification Tools - Added verify_parametric_link.py journal to check expression dependencies - Added FEM_REGENERATION_STATUS.md documenting the complete status ## Status ### ✅ Fully Functional Components 1. Parameter updates - nx_updater.py modifies .prt expressions 2. NX solver - ~4s per solve via journal 3. Result extraction - pyNastran reads .op2 files 4. History tracking - saves to JSON/CSV 5. Optimization loop - Optuna explores parameter space 6. **FEM regeneration workflow** - Journal executes all steps successfully ### ❌ Remaining Issue: Expressions Not Linked to Geometry The optimization returns identical stress values (197.89 MPa) for all trials because the Bracket.prt expressions are not referenced by any geometry features. Evidence: - Journal verification shows FEM update steps execute successfully - Feature dependency check shows no features reference the expressions - All optimization infrastructure is working correctly The code is ready - waiting for Bracket.prt to have its expressions properly linked to the geometry features in NX. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# Find the Bracket part
bracketPart = theSession.Parts.FindObject("Bracket")
if bracketPart:
# Make Bracket the active display part
status, partLoadStatus = theSession.Parts.SetActiveDisplay(
bracketPart,
NXOpen.DisplayPartOption.AllowAdditional,
NXOpen.PartDisplayPartWorkPartOption.UseLast
)
partLoadStatus.Dispose()
# CRITICAL: Update the geometry model - rebuilds features with new expressions
markId_update = theSession.SetUndoMark(NXOpen.Session.MarkVisibility.Invisible, "NX update")
nErrs = theSession.UpdateManager.DoUpdate(markId_update)
theSession.DeleteUndoMark(markId_update, "NX update")
print(f"[JOURNAL] Bracket geometry updated ({nErrs} errors)")
else:
print("[JOURNAL] WARNING: Could not find Bracket part")
feat: Add journal-based NX solver integration for optimization Implements NX solver integration that connects to running Simcenter3D GUI to solve simulations using the journal API. This approach handles licensing properly and ensures fresh output files are generated for each iteration. **New Components:** - optimization_engine/nx_solver.py: Main solver wrapper with auto-detection - optimization_engine/solve_simulation.py: NX journal script for batch solving - examples/test_journal_optimization.py: Complete optimization workflow test - examples/test_nx_solver.py: Solver integration tests - tests/journal_*.py: Reference journal files for NX automation **Key Features:** - Auto-detects NX installation and version - Connects to running NX GUI session (uses existing license) - Closes/reopens .sim files to force reload of updated .prt files - Deletes old output files to force fresh solves - Waits for background solve completion - Saves simulation to ensure all outputs are written - ~4 second solve time per iteration **Workflow:** 1. Update parameters in .prt file (nx_updater.py) 2. Close any open parts in NX session 3. Open .sim file fresh from disk (loads updated .prt) 4. Reload components and switch to FEM component 5. Solve in background mode 6. Save .sim file 7. Wait for .op2/.f06 to appear 8. Extract results from fresh .op2 **Tested:** - Multiple iteration loop (3+ iterations) - Files regenerated fresh each time (verified by timestamps) - Complete parameter update -> solve -> extract workflow 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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except Exception as e:
feat: Implement complete FEM regeneration workflow This commit completes the optimization loop infrastructure by implementing the full FEM regeneration workflow based on the user's working journal. ## Changes ### FEM Regeneration Workflow (solve_simulation.py) - Added STEP 1: Switch to Bracket.prt and update geometry - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make Bracket.prt active - Calls UpdateManager.DoUpdate() to rebuild CAD geometry with new expressions - Added STEP 2: Switch to Bracket_fem1 and update FE model - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make FEM active - Calls fEModel1.UpdateFemodel() to regenerate FEM with updated geometry - Added STEP 3: Switch back to sim part before solving - Close and reopen .sim file to force reload from disk ### Enhanced Journal Output (nx_solver.py) - Display journal stdout output for debugging - Shows all journal steps: geometry update, FEM regeneration, solve, save - Helps verify workflow execution ### Verification Tools - Added verify_parametric_link.py journal to check expression dependencies - Added FEM_REGENERATION_STATUS.md documenting the complete status ## Status ### ✅ Fully Functional Components 1. Parameter updates - nx_updater.py modifies .prt expressions 2. NX solver - ~4s per solve via journal 3. Result extraction - pyNastran reads .op2 files 4. History tracking - saves to JSON/CSV 5. Optimization loop - Optuna explores parameter space 6. **FEM regeneration workflow** - Journal executes all steps successfully ### ❌ Remaining Issue: Expressions Not Linked to Geometry The optimization returns identical stress values (197.89 MPa) for all trials because the Bracket.prt expressions are not referenced by any geometry features. Evidence: - Journal verification shows FEM update steps execute successfully - Feature dependency check shows no features reference the expressions - All optimization infrastructure is working correctly The code is ready - waiting for Bracket.prt to have its expressions properly linked to the geometry features in NX. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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print(f"[JOURNAL] ERROR updating Bracket.prt: {e}")
feat: Add journal-based NX solver integration for optimization Implements NX solver integration that connects to running Simcenter3D GUI to solve simulations using the journal API. This approach handles licensing properly and ensures fresh output files are generated for each iteration. **New Components:** - optimization_engine/nx_solver.py: Main solver wrapper with auto-detection - optimization_engine/solve_simulation.py: NX journal script for batch solving - examples/test_journal_optimization.py: Complete optimization workflow test - examples/test_nx_solver.py: Solver integration tests - tests/journal_*.py: Reference journal files for NX automation **Key Features:** - Auto-detects NX installation and version - Connects to running NX GUI session (uses existing license) - Closes/reopens .sim files to force reload of updated .prt files - Deletes old output files to force fresh solves - Waits for background solve completion - Saves simulation to ensure all outputs are written - ~4 second solve time per iteration **Workflow:** 1. Update parameters in .prt file (nx_updater.py) 2. Close any open parts in NX session 3. Open .sim file fresh from disk (loads updated .prt) 4. Reload components and switch to FEM component 5. Solve in background mode 6. Save .sim file 7. Wait for .op2/.f06 to appear 8. Extract results from fresh .op2 **Tested:** - Multiple iteration loop (3+ iterations) - Files regenerated fresh each time (verified by timestamps) - Complete parameter update -> solve -> extract workflow 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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feat: Implement complete FEM regeneration workflow This commit completes the optimization loop infrastructure by implementing the full FEM regeneration workflow based on the user's working journal. ## Changes ### FEM Regeneration Workflow (solve_simulation.py) - Added STEP 1: Switch to Bracket.prt and update geometry - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make Bracket.prt active - Calls UpdateManager.DoUpdate() to rebuild CAD geometry with new expressions - Added STEP 2: Switch to Bracket_fem1 and update FE model - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make FEM active - Calls fEModel1.UpdateFemodel() to regenerate FEM with updated geometry - Added STEP 3: Switch back to sim part before solving - Close and reopen .sim file to force reload from disk ### Enhanced Journal Output (nx_solver.py) - Display journal stdout output for debugging - Shows all journal steps: geometry update, FEM regeneration, solve, save - Helps verify workflow execution ### Verification Tools - Added verify_parametric_link.py journal to check expression dependencies - Added FEM_REGENERATION_STATUS.md documenting the complete status ## Status ### ✅ Fully Functional Components 1. Parameter updates - nx_updater.py modifies .prt expressions 2. NX solver - ~4s per solve via journal 3. Result extraction - pyNastran reads .op2 files 4. History tracking - saves to JSON/CSV 5. Optimization loop - Optuna explores parameter space 6. **FEM regeneration workflow** - Journal executes all steps successfully ### ❌ Remaining Issue: Expressions Not Linked to Geometry The optimization returns identical stress values (197.89 MPa) for all trials because the Bracket.prt expressions are not referenced by any geometry features. Evidence: - Journal verification shows FEM update steps execute successfully - Feature dependency check shows no features reference the expressions - All optimization infrastructure is working correctly The code is ready - waiting for Bracket.prt to have its expressions properly linked to the geometry features in NX. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# STEP 2: Switch to Bracket_fem1 and update FE model
print("[JOURNAL] STEP 2: Opening Bracket_fem1.fem...")
try:
# Find the FEM part
femPart1 = theSession.Parts.FindObject("Bracket_fem1")
if femPart1:
# Make FEM the active display part
status, partLoadStatus = theSession.Parts.SetActiveDisplay(
femPart1,
NXOpen.DisplayPartOption.AllowAdditional,
NXOpen.PartDisplayPartWorkPartOption.SameAsDisplay
)
partLoadStatus.Dispose()
workFemPart = theSession.Parts.BaseWork
# CRITICAL: Update FE Model - regenerates FEM with new geometry from Bracket.prt
print("[JOURNAL] Updating FE Model...")
fEModel1 = workFemPart.FindObject("FEModel")
if fEModel1:
fEModel1.UpdateFemodel()
print("[JOURNAL] FE Model updated with new geometry!")
else:
print("[JOURNAL] WARNING: Could not find FEModel object")
else:
print("[JOURNAL] WARNING: Could not find Bracket_fem1 part")
except Exception as e:
print(f"[JOURNAL] ERROR updating FEM: {e}")
import traceback
traceback.print_exc()
feat: Add journal-based NX solver integration for optimization Implements NX solver integration that connects to running Simcenter3D GUI to solve simulations using the journal API. This approach handles licensing properly and ensures fresh output files are generated for each iteration. **New Components:** - optimization_engine/nx_solver.py: Main solver wrapper with auto-detection - optimization_engine/solve_simulation.py: NX journal script for batch solving - examples/test_journal_optimization.py: Complete optimization workflow test - examples/test_nx_solver.py: Solver integration tests - tests/journal_*.py: Reference journal files for NX automation **Key Features:** - Auto-detects NX installation and version - Connects to running NX GUI session (uses existing license) - Closes/reopens .sim files to force reload of updated .prt files - Deletes old output files to force fresh solves - Waits for background solve completion - Saves simulation to ensure all outputs are written - ~4 second solve time per iteration **Workflow:** 1. Update parameters in .prt file (nx_updater.py) 2. Close any open parts in NX session 3. Open .sim file fresh from disk (loads updated .prt) 4. Reload components and switch to FEM component 5. Solve in background mode 6. Save .sim file 7. Wait for .op2/.f06 to appear 8. Extract results from fresh .op2 **Tested:** - Multiple iteration loop (3+ iterations) - Files regenerated fresh each time (verified by timestamps) - Complete parameter update -> solve -> extract workflow 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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feat: Implement complete FEM regeneration workflow This commit completes the optimization loop infrastructure by implementing the full FEM regeneration workflow based on the user's working journal. ## Changes ### FEM Regeneration Workflow (solve_simulation.py) - Added STEP 1: Switch to Bracket.prt and update geometry - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make Bracket.prt active - Calls UpdateManager.DoUpdate() to rebuild CAD geometry with new expressions - Added STEP 2: Switch to Bracket_fem1 and update FE model - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make FEM active - Calls fEModel1.UpdateFemodel() to regenerate FEM with updated geometry - Added STEP 3: Switch back to sim part before solving - Close and reopen .sim file to force reload from disk ### Enhanced Journal Output (nx_solver.py) - Display journal stdout output for debugging - Shows all journal steps: geometry update, FEM regeneration, solve, save - Helps verify workflow execution ### Verification Tools - Added verify_parametric_link.py journal to check expression dependencies - Added FEM_REGENERATION_STATUS.md documenting the complete status ## Status ### ✅ Fully Functional Components 1. Parameter updates - nx_updater.py modifies .prt expressions 2. NX solver - ~4s per solve via journal 3. Result extraction - pyNastran reads .op2 files 4. History tracking - saves to JSON/CSV 5. Optimization loop - Optuna explores parameter space 6. **FEM regeneration workflow** - Journal executes all steps successfully ### ❌ Remaining Issue: Expressions Not Linked to Geometry The optimization returns identical stress values (197.89 MPa) for all trials because the Bracket.prt expressions are not referenced by any geometry features. Evidence: - Journal verification shows FEM update steps execute successfully - Feature dependency check shows no features reference the expressions - All optimization infrastructure is working correctly The code is ready - waiting for Bracket.prt to have its expressions properly linked to the geometry features in NX. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# STEP 3: Switch back to sim part
print("[JOURNAL] STEP 3: Switching back to sim part...")
try:
status, partLoadStatus = theSession.Parts.SetActiveDisplay(
simPart1,
NXOpen.DisplayPartOption.AllowAdditional,
NXOpen.PartDisplayPartWorkPartOption.UseLast
feat: Add journal-based NX solver integration for optimization Implements NX solver integration that connects to running Simcenter3D GUI to solve simulations using the journal API. This approach handles licensing properly and ensures fresh output files are generated for each iteration. **New Components:** - optimization_engine/nx_solver.py: Main solver wrapper with auto-detection - optimization_engine/solve_simulation.py: NX journal script for batch solving - examples/test_journal_optimization.py: Complete optimization workflow test - examples/test_nx_solver.py: Solver integration tests - tests/journal_*.py: Reference journal files for NX automation **Key Features:** - Auto-detects NX installation and version - Connects to running NX GUI session (uses existing license) - Closes/reopens .sim files to force reload of updated .prt files - Deletes old output files to force fresh solves - Waits for background solve completion - Saves simulation to ensure all outputs are written - ~4 second solve time per iteration **Workflow:** 1. Update parameters in .prt file (nx_updater.py) 2. Close any open parts in NX session 3. Open .sim file fresh from disk (loads updated .prt) 4. Reload components and switch to FEM component 5. Solve in background mode 6. Save .sim file 7. Wait for .op2/.f06 to appear 8. Extract results from fresh .op2 **Tested:** - Multiple iteration loop (3+ iterations) - Files regenerated fresh each time (verified by timestamps) - Complete parameter update -> solve -> extract workflow 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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)
feat: Implement complete FEM regeneration workflow This commit completes the optimization loop infrastructure by implementing the full FEM regeneration workflow based on the user's working journal. ## Changes ### FEM Regeneration Workflow (solve_simulation.py) - Added STEP 1: Switch to Bracket.prt and update geometry - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make Bracket.prt active - Calls UpdateManager.DoUpdate() to rebuild CAD geometry with new expressions - Added STEP 2: Switch to Bracket_fem1 and update FE model - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make FEM active - Calls fEModel1.UpdateFemodel() to regenerate FEM with updated geometry - Added STEP 3: Switch back to sim part before solving - Close and reopen .sim file to force reload from disk ### Enhanced Journal Output (nx_solver.py) - Display journal stdout output for debugging - Shows all journal steps: geometry update, FEM regeneration, solve, save - Helps verify workflow execution ### Verification Tools - Added verify_parametric_link.py journal to check expression dependencies - Added FEM_REGENERATION_STATUS.md documenting the complete status ## Status ### ✅ Fully Functional Components 1. Parameter updates - nx_updater.py modifies .prt expressions 2. NX solver - ~4s per solve via journal 3. Result extraction - pyNastran reads .op2 files 4. History tracking - saves to JSON/CSV 5. Optimization loop - Optuna explores parameter space 6. **FEM regeneration workflow** - Journal executes all steps successfully ### ❌ Remaining Issue: Expressions Not Linked to Geometry The optimization returns identical stress values (197.89 MPa) for all trials because the Bracket.prt expressions are not referenced by any geometry features. Evidence: - Journal verification shows FEM update steps execute successfully - Feature dependency check shows no features reference the expressions - All optimization infrastructure is working correctly The code is ready - waiting for Bracket.prt to have its expressions properly linked to the geometry features in NX. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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partLoadStatus.Dispose()
feat: Add journal-based NX solver integration for optimization Implements NX solver integration that connects to running Simcenter3D GUI to solve simulations using the journal API. This approach handles licensing properly and ensures fresh output files are generated for each iteration. **New Components:** - optimization_engine/nx_solver.py: Main solver wrapper with auto-detection - optimization_engine/solve_simulation.py: NX journal script for batch solving - examples/test_journal_optimization.py: Complete optimization workflow test - examples/test_nx_solver.py: Solver integration tests - tests/journal_*.py: Reference journal files for NX automation **Key Features:** - Auto-detects NX installation and version - Connects to running NX GUI session (uses existing license) - Closes/reopens .sim files to force reload of updated .prt files - Deletes old output files to force fresh solves - Waits for background solve completion - Saves simulation to ensure all outputs are written - ~4 second solve time per iteration **Workflow:** 1. Update parameters in .prt file (nx_updater.py) 2. Close any open parts in NX session 3. Open .sim file fresh from disk (loads updated .prt) 4. Reload components and switch to FEM component 5. Solve in background mode 6. Save .sim file 7. Wait for .op2/.f06 to appear 8. Extract results from fresh .op2 **Tested:** - Multiple iteration loop (3+ iterations) - Files regenerated fresh each time (verified by timestamps) - Complete parameter update -> solve -> extract workflow 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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workSimPart = theSession.Parts.BaseWork
feat: Implement complete FEM regeneration workflow This commit completes the optimization loop infrastructure by implementing the full FEM regeneration workflow based on the user's working journal. ## Changes ### FEM Regeneration Workflow (solve_simulation.py) - Added STEP 1: Switch to Bracket.prt and update geometry - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make Bracket.prt active - Calls UpdateManager.DoUpdate() to rebuild CAD geometry with new expressions - Added STEP 2: Switch to Bracket_fem1 and update FE model - Uses SetActiveDisplay() to make FEM active - Calls fEModel1.UpdateFemodel() to regenerate FEM with updated geometry - Added STEP 3: Switch back to sim part before solving - Close and reopen .sim file to force reload from disk ### Enhanced Journal Output (nx_solver.py) - Display journal stdout output for debugging - Shows all journal steps: geometry update, FEM regeneration, solve, save - Helps verify workflow execution ### Verification Tools - Added verify_parametric_link.py journal to check expression dependencies - Added FEM_REGENERATION_STATUS.md documenting the complete status ## Status ### ✅ Fully Functional Components 1. Parameter updates - nx_updater.py modifies .prt expressions 2. NX solver - ~4s per solve via journal 3. Result extraction - pyNastran reads .op2 files 4. History tracking - saves to JSON/CSV 5. Optimization loop - Optuna explores parameter space 6. **FEM regeneration workflow** - Journal executes all steps successfully ### ❌ Remaining Issue: Expressions Not Linked to Geometry The optimization returns identical stress values (197.89 MPa) for all trials because the Bracket.prt expressions are not referenced by any geometry features. Evidence: - Journal verification shows FEM update steps execute successfully - Feature dependency check shows no features reference the expressions - All optimization infrastructure is working correctly The code is ready - waiting for Bracket.prt to have its expressions properly linked to the geometry features in NX. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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print("[JOURNAL] Switched back to sim part")
except Exception as e:
print(f"[JOURNAL] WARNING: Error switching to sim part: {e}")
feat: Add journal-based NX solver integration for optimization Implements NX solver integration that connects to running Simcenter3D GUI to solve simulations using the journal API. This approach handles licensing properly and ensures fresh output files are generated for each iteration. **New Components:** - optimization_engine/nx_solver.py: Main solver wrapper with auto-detection - optimization_engine/solve_simulation.py: NX journal script for batch solving - examples/test_journal_optimization.py: Complete optimization workflow test - examples/test_nx_solver.py: Solver integration tests - tests/journal_*.py: Reference journal files for NX automation **Key Features:** - Auto-detects NX installation and version - Connects to running NX GUI session (uses existing license) - Closes/reopens .sim files to force reload of updated .prt files - Deletes old output files to force fresh solves - Waits for background solve completion - Saves simulation to ensure all outputs are written - ~4 second solve time per iteration **Workflow:** 1. Update parameters in .prt file (nx_updater.py) 2. Close any open parts in NX session 3. Open .sim file fresh from disk (loads updated .prt) 4. Reload components and switch to FEM component 5. Solve in background mode 6. Save .sim file 7. Wait for .op2/.f06 to appear 8. Extract results from fresh .op2 **Tested:** - Multiple iteration loop (3+ iterations) - Files regenerated fresh each time (verified by timestamps) - Complete parameter update -> solve -> extract workflow 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# Note: Old output files are deleted by nx_solver.py before calling this journal
# This ensures NX performs a fresh solve
# Solve the simulation
print("[JOURNAL] Starting solve...")
markId3 = theSession.SetUndoMark(NXOpen.Session.MarkVisibility.Visible, "Start")
theSession.SetUndoMarkName(markId3, "Solve Dialog")
markId5 = theSession.SetUndoMark(NXOpen.Session.MarkVisibility.Invisible, "Solve")
theCAESimSolveManager = NXOpen.CAE.SimSolveManager.GetSimSolveManager(theSession)
# Get the first solution from the simulation
simSimulation1 = workSimPart.FindObject("Simulation")
simSolution1 = simSimulation1.FindObject("Solution[Solution 1]")
psolutions1 = [simSolution1]
# Solve in background mode
numsolutionssolved1, numsolutionsfailed1, numsolutionsskipped1 = theCAESimSolveManager.SolveChainOfSolutions(
psolutions1,
NXOpen.CAE.SimSolution.SolveOption.Solve,
NXOpen.CAE.SimSolution.SetupCheckOption.CompleteDeepCheckAndOutputErrors,
NXOpen.CAE.SimSolution.SolveMode.Background
)
theSession.DeleteUndoMark(markId5, None)
theSession.SetUndoMarkName(markId3, "Solve")
print(f"[JOURNAL] Solve submitted!")
print(f"[JOURNAL] Solutions solved: {numsolutionssolved1}")
print(f"[JOURNAL] Solutions failed: {numsolutionsfailed1}")
print(f"[JOURNAL] Solutions skipped: {numsolutionsskipped1}")
# NOTE: In Background mode, these values may not be accurate since the solve
# runs asynchronously. The solve will continue after this journal finishes.
# We rely on the Save operation and file existence checks to verify success.
# Save the simulation to write all output files
print("[JOURNAL] Saving simulation to ensure output files are written...")
simPart2 = workSimPart
partSaveStatus1 = simPart2.Save(
NXOpen.BasePart.SaveComponents.TrueValue,
NXOpen.BasePart.CloseAfterSave.FalseValue
)
partSaveStatus1.Dispose()
print("[JOURNAL] Save complete!")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[JOURNAL] ERROR: {e}")
import traceback
traceback.print_exc()
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
success = main(sys.argv[1:])
sys.exit(0 if success else 1)