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EDEMpy
EDEMpy is a Python library for accessing EDEM data from .h5 files (the underlying EDEM file format). EDEMpy does not require prior knowledge of advanced programming.
Set up a Python Virtual Environment
A Python Virtual Environment is a folder containing a standalone Python installation. It is recommended to create a new Virtual Environment for each Python project, as this helps track project dependencies and enables sharing of Python projects.

Welcome
What's New
New features and enhancements available in EDEM.
Release Notes
This document contains information about the EDEM release, such as key features and enhancements, bug fixes, and known issues.
About EDEM
EDEM is a high-performance simulation software for bulk and granular materials.
Get Started with EDEM
The EDEM user interface comprises three icons for each simulation component - Creator, Simulator, and Analyst.
EDEM Creator
EDEM Creator is the pre-processor for creating an EDEM simulation model, including setting up equipment and defining the generation of bulk materials.
EDEM Simulator
EDEM Simulator is a powerful solver used for fast and efficient simulations.
EDEM Analyst
EDEM Analyst is the post-processor used to analyze and visualize the results of your simulation.
EDEM Contact Models
A Contact Model describes how elements behave when they come into contact with each other.
EDEM Cal Utility
EDEM Cal is a utility which works with EDEM and is designed to assist in performing calibration.
GPU CUDA Guide
The EDEM CUDA GPU module uses the latest General Purpose Computing on Graphical Processing Units (GPU) technology.
Programming Guide
The EDEM Programming Guide describes the EDEM API.
Coupling Interface Programming Guide
The Coupling Interface Programming Guide provides an overview of how to use the EDEM Coupling Interface to couple with a generic CFD code and/or Multi Body dynamics codes.
EDEMpy
EDEMpy is a Python library for accessing EDEM data from .h5 files (the underlying EDEM file format). EDEMpy does not require prior knowledge of advanced programming.
- Set up a Python Virtual Environment
  A Python Virtual Environment is a folder containing a standalone Python installation. It is recommended to create a new Virtual Environment for each Python project, as this helps track project dependencies and enables sharing of Python projects.
- Install EDEMpy
  The EDEM installation folder includes EDEMpy as a PIP package file ready to be installed.
- EDEMpy Syntax
  The following sections provide an overview of the syntax used in EDEMpy.
EDEM Solver Capabilities
EDEM contains four solver engines.
Appendix
This section provides additional information about how to estimate simulation time, supported EDEM File types, attribute definitions, and so on.
EDEM Terminology
Definitions of terms used in EDEM.
References and Bibliography
This section cites the contributions made by various authors and sources that have been used as reference material for EDEM, and the specifics of how they have been applied can be found in the individual contact model sections.

Set up a Python Virtual Environment

A Python Virtual Environment is a folder containing a standalone Python installation. It is recommended to create a new Virtual Environment for each Python project, as this helps track project dependencies and enables sharing of Python projects.

To set up a Python Virtual Environment:

Create a new Virtual Environment using the following commands (replacing path\to\myenv with the desired path for the new folder).
Windows
```
cd C:\Program Files\Altair\EDEM version\common\python\python3.8\win64
python.exe -m venv --system-site-packages C:\path\to\myenv
```
Linux
```
cd ~/<version number>/altair/common/python/python3.8/linux64/bin
./python -m venv --system-site-packages ~/path/to/myenv
```
Once the environment has been created, you must activate it so that any further Python commands or scripts will run inside this new version of Python.
Activate the Virtual Environment using the following commands:
Windows (Command Prompt)
```
path\to\myenv\Scripts\Activate.bat
```
Windows (PowerShell)
```
path\to\myenv\Scripts\Activate.ps1
```
Linux
```
source path\to\myenv\bin\activate
```
For more information, see the official Python documentation.
Once the environment is active, see Install EDEMpy to install EDEMpy.
1. To deactivate the environment at any time, use the deactivate command.