Preface
This section lists various resourcesthat are available for help with using ABAQUS.
Support
ABAQUS, Inc., offers bothtechnical engineering support (for problems with creating a model or performing
an analysis) and systems support (for installation, licensing, and hardware-related problems) for ABAQUS
througha network of local support offices. Contact information is listed in the front of each ABAQUS manual.
ABAQUS Online Support System
The ABAQUS Online Support System (AOSS) has a knowledge database of ABAQUS Answers. The
ABAQUS Answers are solutions to questions that we have had to answer or guidelines on how to use
ABAQUS. Youcan also submit new requests for support in the AOSS. All support incidents are tracked in
the AOSS. If you are contacting us by means outside the AOSS to discuss an existingsupport problem and
you know the incident number, please mention it so that we can consult the databa se to see what the latest
action has been.
Touse the AO SS, you need to register with the system. Visit the My ABAQUSsection of the ABAQUS
Home Page for instructions on how to register.
Many questions about ABAQUS can also be answered by visiting the ABAQUS Home Page on the
World WideWeb at
http://www.abaqus.com
Anonymous ftp site
ABAQUS maintains useful documents onan anonym ousftp account on the computer ftp.abaqus.com. Login
as user anonymous, and type your e-mail address as you r password.
Trai nin g
All ABAQUS offices offer regularly scheduled public training classes. Wealso provide tra ining seminars at
customer sites. All training classes and seminars include workshops to provide as much practical experience
with ABAQUS as possible. For a schedule and descriptions of available classes, see the ABAQUS Home
Page or call your local ABAQUS representative.
Feedback
We welcome any suggestions for improvements to ABAQUS software, the support program, or
documentation. We will ensure that any enhancem ent requests you make are considered for future releases.
If you wish to make a suggestion aboutthe service or products provided by ABAQUS, refer to the ABAQUS
Home Page. Complaints shou ld be addressed by contacting your local office or through the ABAQUS Home
Page.
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