How do you install Abaqus subroutines?

To install Abaqus subroutines, you can follow these steps:

1. Download and install Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional (Community, Professional, or Enterprise editions are acceptable, but not the Express edition). Visual Studio acts as the linker, connecting your compiled code with the necessary libraries for the Abaqus solver.
2. Download and install Intel® Parallel Studio XE Composer Edition for Fortran and C++ Windows. This compiler translates your text subroutine into machine code that the computer can understand.
3. Ensure that the correct version of msmpi is installed on your computer. This version is typically provided with your Abaqus installation media and must match the version of Abaqus you are using. If the wrong version is installed, you will encounter a linking error.
4. Before launching your simulation with user subroutines, set the correct environmental variables for your compiler and linker. This can be done by editing the “Abaqus command” shortcut for command line execution or the “Abaqus/CAE” shortcut for use within the CAE environment. The exact commands will depend on your system configuration and the installation paths of the software.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install and use Abaqus subroutines for your simulations. Feel free to get in touch if you run into any roadblocks.