### Example file path

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/vba/examples/vba_example2.html

Location of the example files within the SOFiSTiK installation directory.

```text
C:\<sofistik_installation>\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\examples\vba\read_nodes
```

--------------------------------

### Locate Python Example

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/python/examples/python_example5.html

Path to the example project within the SOFiSTiK installation directory.

```text
C:\<sofistik_installation>\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\examples\python\python_3.x\number2text
```

--------------------------------

### Locate Interface Examples

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/introduction/about_cdb/structure.html

Path to the directory containing language-specific interface examples.

```text
C:\<sofistik_installation>\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\examples\
```

--------------------------------

### Locate Python CDB Example

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/python/examples/python_example1.html

Path to the directory containing the connect_to_cdb.py example file.

```text
C:\<sofistik_installation>\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\examples\python\python_3.x\connect_to_cdb
```

--------------------------------

### SOFiSTiK 2025 Installation Configuration JSON

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/administration/_downloads/c4889a60a69d971d856e5355dd28f7d2/sample_install.json

Defines the installation path, product MSI parameters, and the command line sequence for installing SOFiSTiK 2025 components.

```json
{
  "target_directory": "C:\\Program Files\\SOFiSTiK",
  "product_msi_parameters": [
    "revit_rxa_2025",
    [],
    "cadx_2025",
    [],
    "soficad_2025",
    [
      "CURRENT_AUTOCAD",
      "SOFTWARE\\Autodesk\\AutoCAD\\R24.2\\ACAD-6101:409",
      "ACAD_ID",
      "ACAD", 
      "ACADDIR",
      "C:\\Program Files\\Autodesk\\AutoCAD 2025"
    ],
    "sofiplus_2025",
    [
      "ACADDIR",
      "C:\\Program Files\\Autodesk\\AutoCAD 2025",
      "ACAD_ID",
      "ACAD",
      "CURRENT_AUTOCAD",
      "SOFTWARE\\Autodesk\\AutoCAD\\R24.0\\ACAD-4101:409"
    ]
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "cmdline_to_install": [
    "codemeter",
    "webview2",
    "vc_redist_2022_x64",
    "windowsdesktop_runtime_win_x64",
    "sofistik_core_services",
    "sofistik_2025",
    "sofiplus_2025",
    "soficad_2025",
    "soficad_oem_deu_2025",
    "sofiplus_x_enu_2025",
    "revit_rxa_2025"
  ],
  "cmdline_to_remove": [
  ]
}
```

--------------------------------

### Example SOFISTIK.DEF Configuration

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/fea/basic/def_env_variable.html

A sample configuration file defining various environment variables for SOFiSTiK programs.

```text
SOFISTIK_C=49
GRAFSIZE=SIZE -HP 0
HEAD1=New HQ of Xyz-Insurance-Company
CDBASEVER=503
```

--------------------------------

### Connect to CDB in VB.NET

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/vb_net/examples/vb_net_example1.html

Full example demonstrating how to set environment variables, initialize the CDB connection, check status, and close the database.

```vbnet
Imports System.Runtime.InteropServices

Module main
   'In this example, 64bit DLLs are used
   Public Declare Function sof_cdb_init Lib "sof_cdb_w-2024.dll" Alias "VB_sof_cdb_init" (
      ByVal name As String,
      ByVal InitType As Integer
   ) As Integer

   Public Declare Function sof_cdb_status Lib "sof_cdb_w-2024.dll" Alias "VB_sof_cdb_status" (
      ByVal Index As Integer
   ) As Integer

   Public Declare Function sof_cdb_close Lib "sof_cdb_w-2024.dll" Alias "VB_sof_cdb_close" (
      ByVal Index As Integer
   ) As Integer

   Sub Main()
      Dim Filename As String
      Dim Index As Integer
      Dim Path As String
      Dim analysisPath As String
      Dim analysisPath2 As String

      'Path of the SOFiSTIK Directory
      analysisPath = "C:\sofistik_installation\trunk\SOFiSTiK trunk\interfaces\64bit"
      analysisPath2 = "C:\sofistik_installation\trunk\SOFiSTiK trunk"

      'Set the environment variable
      Path = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("path")
      Path = analysisPath2 + ";" + analysisPath + ";" + Path
      Environment.SetEnvironmentVariable("path", Path)

      'Filename = full path with name of the cdb
      Filename = "S:\test\test.cdb"

      ' To connect to the CDB we will use
      Index = sof_cdb_init(Filename, 99)
      If Index < 0 Then
            Console.WriteLine("ERROR: Index= " & Index & " < 0 - see clib1.h for meaning of error codes")
            Console.ReadKey()
            Exit Sub
      ElseIf Index = 0 Then
            Console.WriteLine("ERROR: Index= " & Index & " - The File is not a database")
            Console.ReadKey()
            Exit Sub
      End If

      ' Output the index and status
      Console.WriteLine("Index: " & Index)
      'This outputs the status of the CDB, please refer to cdbase.chm for more details
      Console.WriteLine("CDB Status: " & sof_cdb_status(Index))

      ' Close the CDB
      Call sof_cdb_close(0)

      'Check if CDB closed succesfully
      If sof_cdb_status(Index) = 0 Then
            Console.WriteLine("CDB closed succesfully, status = 0")
      End If

      ' Press any key to close the program
      Console.Write("Press any <key> to close the program")
      Console.ReadKey()

   End Sub
End Module
```

--------------------------------

### Execute Silent Installation via Command Line

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/administration/installation/inst_silent.html

Run the sam_apply.exe executable with a JSON configuration file to perform a silent installation.

```batch
"C:\Program Files\SOFiSTiK\common\SOFiSTiK Application Manager (SAM)\sam_apply.exe" --cli-input-json "C:\sofistik_mirror\sample_install.json"
```

--------------------------------

### Locate C# Single Span Girder Example

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/c_sharp/examples/c_sharp_example4.html

Path to the project files for the single span girder example within the SOFiSTiK installation directory.

```text
C:\<sofistik_installation>\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\examples\c#\single_span_girder
```

--------------------------------

### Connect to CDB Example

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/fortran/examples/fortran_example1.html

Demonstrates the basic workflow of initializing a connection to a CDB file, checking its status, and closing it. Ensure the CDB path is correctly specified for your environment.

```fortran
program connect_to_CDB
implicit none

! Variables
integer :: nid, l, ie, index, istat
character(len=30)   :: filename
character(len=72)   :: text

index = 99
! input here the CDB name or the CDB path
filename = "S:\test\connect_to_cdb.cdb"

! Connect to CDB
! In this example 64bit debug DLL is used
call cdinit(filename, index)
if (nid > 0) then
    write(*,*) "  cdb_init of ", filename," succesfull ", nid
else
    write(*,*) "  cdb_init of ", filename," not succesfull ", nid
endif

! Check status
call cdstat(index, istat)
print *, "CDB status is: ", istat

! Lets close the CDB now
call cdclose(0)

! Check status again, if closed, status = 0
call cdstat(index, istat)
print *, "CDB status is: ", istat

! Press <ENTER> key to close the program
print *, "Press <ENTER> key to close the program"
read (*,*)

end program connect_to_CDB
```

```fortran
filename = "connect_to_cdb.cdb"
```

--------------------------------

### Sample Protocol File Output

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/fea/calculation/prt.html

Example of a standard protocol file output showing program execution steps, versioning, and timing information.

```text
*** Start: Program Calculation - Version 2023-0.0
*** Start: Program AQUA : Materials and Cross-Section

SOFiSTiK trunk-0.0.1970    AQUA   - GENERAL SECTIONS
Output on file scl_4_iterative.plb
Project data base scl_4_iterative.cdb  -    30. access
Project: Model and geometry
TIME NEEDED         2, TOTAL         2
DATE       2023-03-05, 13:28:53

*** Stop : Program AQUA : Materials and Cross-Section
*** Start: Program SOFIMSHC : Model and geometry

SOFiSTiK trunk-0.0.1970    SOFIMSHC - GEOMETRY + STRUCT
Output on file scl_4_iterative.plb
Project data base scl_4_iterative.cdb  -    31. access
Project: Model and geometry
Analysis and decomposition of structural model:
CPU-time [s]:    0.02,   geom. tolerance [m]:   0.040
TIME NEEDED         0, TOTAL         0
DATE       2023-03-05, 13:28:53

*** Stop : Program SOFIMSHC : Model and geometry
*** Start: Program SOFILOAD : Loading

SOFiSTiK trunk-0.0.1970    SOFILOAD - LOAD GENERATOR
Output on file scl_4_iterative.plb
Project data base scl_4_iterative.cdb  -    32. access
Project: Model and geometry
TIME NEEDED         0, TOTAL         0
TIME NEEDED         0, TOTAL         0
DATE       2023-03-05, 13:28:54

*** Stop : Program SOFILOAD : Loading
```

--------------------------------

### Launch Report Browser via Command Shell

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/fea/report_browser/advanced_commands.html

Basic syntax for starting the program from a command shell.

```bash
ursula [/options] [filename]
```

--------------------------------

### Locate CDBase Interface DLL Directories

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/introduction/about_cdb/required__license_dlls.html

Standard installation paths for 32-bit and 64-bit interface DLLs.

```text
C:\<sofistik_installation>\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\32bit
C:\<sofistik_installation>\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\32bit_debug
C:\<sofistik_installation>\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\64bit
C:\<sofistik_installation>\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\64bit_debug
```

--------------------------------

### Generated SOFiLOAD Input Example

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/fea/ssd/tasks/task_combine_loads/task_combine_loads.html

Example of the input generated for the SOFiLOAD program following the automatic combination process.

```text
PROG SOFiLOAD
HEAD Combine loads

LC NO 15010 TYPE (D)  TITL "LC 15010 comb + Imp 61"
COPY NO 1 FACT 1
COPY NO 2 FACT 1
COPY NO 11 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 37 FACT 1.05
COPY NO 39 FACT 1.05
COPY NO 40 FACT 1.05
COPY NO 47 FACT 1.05
COPY NO 49 FACT 1.05
COPY NO 50 FACT 1.05
COPY NO 61 FACT 1

LC NO 15011 TYPE (D)  TITL "LC 15011 comb - Imp 60"
COPY NO 1 FACT 1.35
COPY NO 2 FACT 1.35
COPY NO 10 FACT 0.9
COPY NO 21 FACT 0.75
COPY NO 34 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 35 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 36 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 38 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 44 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 45 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 46 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 48 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 60 FACT -1

LC NO 15012 TYPE (D)  TITL "(1)+(2)+1.5(34)+1.5(37)+1.5(40)+1.5(44)+1.5(47)+1.5(50)"
COPY NO 1 FACT 1
COPY NO 2 FACT 1
COPY NO 34 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 37 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 40 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 44 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 47 FACT 1.5
COPY NO 50 FACT 1.5

END
```

--------------------------------

### Load and configure DLL functions

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/python/configure.html

Example of loading a SOFiSTiK DLL and configuring the return type for a specific function.

```python
# Get the DLL functions
myDLL = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll")
py_sof_cdb_get = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll").sof_cdb_get
py_sof_cdb_get.restype = c_int
```

--------------------------------

### Workbook Configuration Path

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/vba/examples/vba_example1.html

The default directory path for the configured workbook example within the SOFiSTiK installation.

```text
C:\<sofistik_installation>\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\examples\vba\configure_workbook
```

--------------------------------

### Command Line Syntax for Starting a Program

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/fea/calculation/start_single_program.html

Use this syntax to execute a program directly. Ensure the filename is enclosed in quotes if it contains spaces.

```text
program filename [-parm] [projekt]
```

--------------------------------

### View PSJOBINFO output examples

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/fea/calculation/job_history.html

Displays the format of job information headers in the data echo.

```text
PROG AQUA
$ Datafile: D:\STATIC\P00\DAT0.DAT (.#01) 14:48:48 25/05/95
HEAD ...
```

```text
PROG AQUA
$ Datafile: D:\STATIC\P00\DAT0.DAT (.#01) 25/05/95
$ Jobnumber: PC-Nr:17/8700063 14:48:48
HEAD ...
```

--------------------------------

### CDB Access via Python

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/python/examples/python_example5.html

Complete example demonstrating how to connect to a CDB file, read loadcase data, and decode strings using ctypes.

```python
# +============================================================================+
# | Company:   SOFiSTiK AG                                                     |
# | Version:   SOFiSTIK 2024                                                   |
# +============================================================================+

################################################################################
# ABOUT:
# In this example we will show how to use the sof_lib_ps2cs() function
# sof_lib_ps2cs() converts integer values to string

# import all types from sofistik_daten.py, original file can be found by following
# --> examples/python/sofistik_daten.py
from sofistik_daten import *
import os                     # for the environment variable necessary
import platform               # checks the python platform
from ctypes import *          # read the functions from the cdb

# This example has been tested with Python 3.7 (64-bit)
print("The path variable=", os.environ["Path"])

# Check the python platform (32bit or 64bit)
print("Python architecture=", platform.architecture())
sofPlatform = str(platform.architecture())

# Get the DLLs (32bit or 64bit DLL)
if sofPlatform.find("32Bit") < 0:
    # Set environment variable for the dll files
    print ("Hint: 64bit DLLs are used")

    # Set DLL dir path - new in PY 3.8 for ctypes
    # See: https://docs.python.org/3/whatsnew/3.8.html#ctypes
    #os.add_dll_directory(r"C:\sofistik_installation\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\64bit")
    #os.add_dll_directory(r"C:\sofistik_installation\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024")
    os.add_dll_directory(r"S:\sof\2024\exe\trunk\_build.fea-gui\release_with_symbols\x64\bin")

    # Get the DLL functions
    myDLL = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll")
    py_sof_cdb_get = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll").sof_cdb_get
    py_sof_cdb_get.restype = c_int

    py_sof_cdb_kenq = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll").sof_cdb_kenq_ex
    py_sof_lib_ps2cs = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll").sof_lib_ps2cs
    py_sof_lib_cs2ps = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll").sof_lib_cs2ps
else:
    # Set environment variable for the DLL files
    print ("Hint: 32bit DLLs are used")

    # Set DLL dir path - new in PY 3.8 for ctypes
    # See: https://docs.python.org/3/whatsnew/3.8.html#ctypes
    os.add_dll_directory(r"C:\sofistik_installation\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024\interfaces\32bit")
    os.add_dll_directory(r"C:\sofistik_installation\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024")

    # Get the DLL functions
    myDLL = cdll.LoadLibrary("cdb_w31.dll")
    py_sof_cdb_get = cdll.LoadLibrary("cdb_w31.dll").sof_cdb_get
    py_sof_cdb_get.restype = c_int

    py_sof_cdb_kenq = cdll.LoadLibrary("cdb_w31.dll").sof_cdb_kenq_ex
    py_sof_lib_ps2cs = cdll.LoadLibrary("cdb_w31.dll").sof_lib_ps2cs
    py_sof_lib_cs2ps = cdll.LoadLibrary("cdb_w31.dll").sof_lib_cs2ps

# Connect to CDB
Index = c_int()
cdbIndex = 99

# Set the CDB Path
# e.g. fileName = "S:\\test\\read_nodes.cdb"
fileName = r"S:\test\155852\155852.cdb"

# important: Unicode call!
Index.value = myDLL.sof_cdb_init(fileName.encode('utf-8'), cdbIndex)

cdbStat = c_int()  # get the CDB status
cdbStat.value = myDLL.sof_cdb_status(Index.value)

# Print the Status of the CDB
print("CDB Status:", cdbStat.value)

pos = c_int(0)
datalen = c_int(0)

ie = c_int(0)
datalen.value = sizeof(CLC_CTRL)
RecLen = c_int(sizeof(clc_ctrl))

# 17 array elements × 4 + include 0 (17*4+1)
s = create_string_buffer(17*4+1)

"""
do while ie == 0, see cdbase.chm, Returnvalue.
    = 0 -> No error
    = 1 -> Item is longer than Data
    = 2 -> End of file reached
    = 3 -> Key does not exist
"""
while ie.value < 2:
    ie.value = py_sof_cdb_get(Index, 12, 1, byref(clc_ctrl), byref(RecLen), 1)

    if ie.value < 2:
        myDLL.sof_lib_ps2cs(byref(clc_ctrl.m_rtex), byref(s), sizeof(s))
        print(s.value)

    # Always read the length of record before sof_cdb_get is called
    RecLen = c_int(sizeof(clc_ctrl))

# Close the CDB, 0 - will close all the files
myDLL.sof_cdb_close(0)

# Print again the status of the CDB, if status = 0 -> CDB Closed successfully
cdbStat.value = myDLL.sof_cdb_status(Index.value)
if cdbStat.value == 0:
    print("CDB closed successfully, status = 0")
```

--------------------------------

### text_if Word Template Examples

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/soficad/cmdref/b/bewehrung_allgemein/stahlliste.html

Examples of the text_if function applied in Word templates under different variable assumptions.

```text
> {text_if([[Comment: ]], comment)} 
> {text_if([[Comment ]], comment, [[. And finish]])} 
> {text_if([[Comment: ]], comment, member)} 
> {text_if([[Comment: ]], comment)} 
> {text_if([[Comment: ]], comment, [[. And finish]])} 
> {text_if(comment, member)}
```

--------------------------------

### MAXIMA Combination 2 Configuration

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/tutorials/superpositions/action-sup-alex-excl-exex/superposition_action-sup-alex-excl-exex.html

Example of defining alternative load groups and exclusive actions using SUP EXEX for ULS combinations.

```CADINP
+PROG MAXIMA
HEAD Combination 2
ECHO LOAD,FACT
COMB 2 EXTR desi TYPE desi BASE 2200
 ACT G
 ACT X_1
   LC 11  TYPE AG1              ! different permanent load groups for X_1, X_2 and X_3
 ACT X_2
   LC 12  TYPE AG2
 ACT X_3
   LC 13  TYPE AG3
 ACT Z_1  SUP EXEX              ! modifiaction SUP EXEX alternativ within action  or defintion at LC
   ! LC (21 29 1) TYPE A7       ! same variable load group for Z_1, Z_2 and Z_3
 ACT Z_2  SUP EXEX
   ! LC (31 39 1) TYPE A7
 ACT Z_3  SUP EXEX
   ! LC (41 49 1) TYPE A7
SUPP 2 EXTR mami ETYP beam TYPE MY FROM 20010 X 1[-]      ! full output for hogging moment column 3 = end of beam no. 20010
END
```

--------------------------------

### Connect to CDB in C++

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/cpp/examples/cpp_example1.html

Initializes the database connection using sof_cdb_init, checks the status, and closes the connection. Ensure the project is configured for 64-bit architecture as per the example comments.

```cpp
int main()
{
   // In this example debug 64bit dlls are used (Visual Studio Platform 64bit)

   // Connect to CDB
   // int sof_cdb_init  ( char* FileName, int Index);

   /*
   Index = 0     initialise CDBASE and open scratch data base only
   Index > 0     open an existing data base with exactly tis index
                        (STATUS=UNKNOWN) = somehow obsolete call, use 99!
   Index = 99    test if NAME is a valid database and open the base
                        if possible. Return with the assigned index.
                        If the file does not exist, it will be created.
   Index = 97    open the database via pvm
                        Return with the assigned index.
   Index = 96    open a scratch database, filename is the path to
                        use or NULL.
   Index = 95    open in read-only mode
   Index = 94    create a new data base (STATUS=NEW)
   */
   int index = 99;
   char* fileName = "S:\\test\\cdbPath.cdb";
   int ie = sof_cdb_init(fileName, index);
   if (ie < 0)
   {
      cout << "ERROR: Index= " << ie << " < 0 - see clib1.h for meaning of error codes" << endl;
      cout << "Press any <key> to close the program";
      system("pause");
      return(0);
   }
   else if(ie == 0)
   {
      cout << "ERROR: Index= " << ie << " - The File is not a database" << endl;
      cout << "Press any <key> to close the program";
      system("pause");
      return(0);
   }

   // Get Status
   // int sof_cdb_status  (int ie);
   cout << "The CDB Status: " << sof_cdb_status(ie) << endl;

   // Close the CDB
   // int sof_cdb_close  (int ie);
   sof_cdb_close(0);
   cout << "The CDB Status after closing: " << sof_cdb_status(ie) << endl;

   system("pause");
   return 0;
}
```

--------------------------------

### Read Nodes from CDB Example

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/python/examples/python_example2.html

This script demonstrates how to initialize a connection to a CDB file, iterate through node records, and print their properties. It requires the 'sofistik_daten.py' module and appropriate SOFiSTiK DLLs based on the system architecture.

```python
# import all types from sofistik_daten.py, original file can be found by following
# --> examples/python/sofistik_daten.py
from sofistik_daten import *
import os                     # for the environment variable necessary
import platform               # checks the python platform
from ctypes import *          # read the functions from the cdb

# This example has been tested with Python 3.7 (64-bit)
print("The path variable=", os.environ["Path"])

# Check the python platform (32bit or 64bit)
print("Python architecture=", platform.architecture())
sofPlatform = str(platform.architecture())

# Get the DLL (32bit or 64bit DLL)
if sofPlatform.find("32Bit") < 0:
   # Set environment variable for the DLL files
   print("Hint: 64bit DLLs are used")
   path = os.environ["Path"]

   # 64bit DLLs
   dllPath = r"C:\sofistik_installation\trunk\SOFiSTiK trunk\interfaces\64bit"
   dllPath += ";"

   # other necessary DLLs
   dllPath += r"C:\sofistik_installation\trunk\SOFiSTiK trunk"
   os.environ["Path"] = dllPath + ";" + path

   # Get the DLL functions
   myDLL = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll")
   py_sof_cdb_get = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll").sof_cdb_get
   py_sof_cdb_get.restype = c_int

   py_sof_cdb_kenq = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll").sof_cdb_kenq_ex
else:
   # Set environment variable for the dll files
   print("Hint: 32bit DLLs are used")
   path = os.environ["Path"]

   # 32bit DLLs
   dllPath = r"C:\sofistik_installation\trunk\SOFiSTiK trunk\interfaces\32bit"
   os.environ["Path"] = dllPath + ";" + path

   # Get the DLL functions
   myDLL = cdll.LoadLibrary("cdb_w31.dll")
   py_sof_cdb_get = cdll.LoadLibrary("cdb_w31.dll").sof_cdb_get
   py_sof_cdb_get.restype = c_int

   py_sof_cdb_kenq = cdll.LoadLibrary("cdb_w31.dll").sof_cdb_kenq_ex

# Connect to CDB
Index = c_int()
cdbIndex = 99

# Set the CDB Path
# e.g. fileName = "S:\\test\\read_nodes.cdb"
fileName = r"S:\test\read_nodes.cdb"

# important: Unicode call!
Index.value = myDLL.sof_cdb_init(fileName.encode('utf-8'), cdbIndex)

cdbStat = c_int()  # get the CDB status
cdbStat.value = myDLL.sof_cdb_status(Index.value)

# Print the Status of the CDB
print("CDB Status:", cdbStat.value)

pos = c_int(0)
datalen = c_int(0)

a = c_int()
ie = c_int(0)
datalen.value = sizeof(CNODE)
RecLen = c_int(sizeof(cnode))

"""
do while ie == 0, see cdbase.chm, Returnvalue.
   = 0 -> No error
   = 1 -> Item is longer than Data
   = 2 -> End of file reached
   = 3 -> Key does not exist
"""
while ie.value < 2:
   ie.value = py_sof_cdb_get(Index, 20, 0, byref(cnode), byref(RecLen), 1)
   print("{:10d}{:10d}{:10d}{:10d}{:10.2f}{:10.2f}{:10.2f}".format(
      cnode.m_nr,      # node-number
      cnode.m_inr,     # internal node-number
      cnode.m_kfix,    # degree of freedoms
      cnode.m_ncod,    # additional bit code
      cnode.m_xyz[0],  # x coordinates
      cnode.m_xyz[1],  # y coordinates
      cnode.m_xyz[2])  # z coordinates
   )

   # Always read the length of record before sof_cdb_get is called
   RecLen = c_int(sizeof(cnode))

# Close the CDB, 0 - will close all the files
myDLL.sof_cdb_close(0)

# Print again the status of the CDB, if status = 0 -> CDB Closed successfully
cdbStat.value = myDLL.sof_cdb_status(Index.value)
if cdbStat.value == 0:
   print("CDB closed successfully, status = 0")
```

--------------------------------

### SOFiLOAD Input for Combined Loads

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/fea/ssd/tasks/task_combine_characteristic_loads/task_combine_characteristic_loads.html

Example of the generated SOFiLOAD input syntax for combining load cases with specific factors and evaluation types.

```SOFiLOAD
PROG SOFiLOAD
HEAD Combine loads

LC NO 901 TYPE T  TITL "Temperature load LC 901"
   COPY NO 81 FACT 1
   COPY NO 83 FACT 0.75
   EVAL TYPE TEIG

END
```

--------------------------------

### Create Structural Areas

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/sofiplus/cmdref/tools/scripting/index.html

Examples for defining structural areas using different geometric primitives.

```lua
local area = sofistik.Area.new()
area.number = 1
area.group = 99
area.thickness = 0.2
area.geometry:set_quad({0, 0, 0}, {1, 0, 0}, {1,1,0}, {0,1,0})
```

```lua
area.geometry:set_tri({0, 0, 0}, {1, 0, 0}, {1,1,0})
```

```lua
local area = sofistik.Area.new()
area.geometry
    :move_to({0,   0, 0})
    :line_to({1,   0, 0})
    :line_to({2, 0.5, 0})
    :line_to({1,   1, 0})
    :line_to({0,   1, 0})
    :close()
```

--------------------------------

### Continue Calculation on Error Example

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/fea/calculation/continue_calculation_on_error.html

Demonstrates the use of the /+R flag to ensure subsequent program modules execute even if the preceding module encounters an error.

```text
+PROG AQUA /+R
HEAD
DUMMY_TEXT ! This should trigger an error
END

+PROG TEMPLATE
HEAD
TXB ASD
END
```

--------------------------------

### Set environment variable via batch and then run XLSM file

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/vba/configure.html

Configures the system path to include the SOFiSTiK installation directory before launching the specified Excel workbook. Ensure all Excel instances are closed before execution as this method is not recommended.

```batch
set local
set path=C:\<sofistik_installation>\2024\SOFiSTiK 2024; ^
%path%
start "" "C:\exampleFolder\exampleWorkbook.xlsm"
exit
```

--------------------------------

### CDB Get Loop Condition

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/c_sharp/examples/c_sharp_example4.html

Example of the loop condition used to iterate through CDB records.

```csharp
while (sof_cdb_get(index, 1, 1, &mat_conc, ref datalen, 1) < 2)
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Fortran Program and Modules

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/fortran/examples/fortran_example4.html

Sets up the program structure and imports necessary CDB interface modules.

```fortran
program single_span_girder
use cdbase
use CDB_TYPES           ! this are our included data types
use CDB_TYPES_CON       ! add the types into project / solution
use CDB_TYPES_GEO
use CDB_TYPES_LFC
use CDB_TYPES_MAT
use CDB_TYPES_LFC
use CDB_TYPES_TEN
use CDB_TYPES_SYS
use CDB_TYPES_SCT
implicit none
```

--------------------------------

### Connect to CDB

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/fortran/examples/fortran_example4.html

Initializes the connection to the specified CDB file using cdinit.

```fortran
! Define the parameters for cdinti()
! nid = 99,     test if NAME is a valid database and open the base if possible.
!               Return with the assigned index.
!               If the file does not exist, it will be created.

nid=99
file = "simple_span_girder.cdb"   !name of the cdb or the full path

! Connect to the CDB
call cdinit(file,nid)
if (nid > 0) then
   write(*,*) "  cdb_init of ", file," successful ", nid
else
   write(*,*) "  cdb_init of ", file," not successful ", nid
endif
```

--------------------------------

### List CADINP Export Options

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/fea/basic/interfaces/ifc_export.html

Execute the help command to display all available configuration options for the IFC export utility.

```text
+sys sof_ifcexport.exe --help
```

--------------------------------

### Conditional assignment example

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/cadinp/template/if.html

Assigns a value based on the evaluation of a condition.

```CADINP
IF (#A < 0.3) ! condition 1
   LET#VALUE 0.50
ELSEIF (#A>1.0) ! or condition 2
   LET#VALUE 0.70
ELSE
   LET#VALUE 0.50+0.20*(#A-0.3) ! else this value
ENDIF
```

--------------------------------

### Iteration Loop Condition

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/vb_net/examples/vb_net_example4.html

Example of a loop condition used for iterative calculations.

```vbnet
Do While (Mrd <= Meds) And (mu <= 0.296)
```

--------------------------------

### Nested Loop Generation

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/cadinp/template/loop.html

Example of a two-level loop structure and its resulting output.

```CADINP
LOOP#1 3
   TXB ADEF #1+1
   LOOP 2
      TXB BDIV 0.5 #1+1
      TXB 0.2 1
   ENDLOOP
ENDLOOP
```

```text
ADEF 1
   BDIV 0.5 1
        0.2 1
        0.5 1
        0.2 1
ADEF 2
   BDIV 0.5 2
        0.2 1
        0.5 2
        0.2 1
ADEF 3
   BDIV 0.5 3
        0.2 1
        0.5 3
        0.2 1
```

--------------------------------

### CDB Get Return Value

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/c_sharp/examples/c_sharp_example4.html

Indicates the return value for reaching the end of the file.

```csharp
sof_cdb_get() == 2 → CD_ERR_DATAEND (2) End of file reached
```

--------------------------------

### Get Maximum Beam Forces

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/vba/examples/vba_example4.html

Retrieves maximum internal forces for a specific load case.

```VBA
'Loop and get the values
Call sof_cdb_get(Index, 102, 1001, data, datalen , 1)

If data.m_ID = 0 Then
   If Abs(Ned) < Abs(data.m_N) Then
      Ned = data.m_N
   End If

   If Abs(Med) < Abs(data.m_MY) Then
      Med = data.m_MY
   End If

End If
```

--------------------------------

### Import Namespace

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/vb_net/examples/vb_net_example4.html

Standard import for handling DLL interop.

```vbnet
Imports System.Runtime.InteropServices
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Text Height in SOFiCAD_USR.bdd

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/soficad/cmdref/k/einstellungen/benutzerdefinition.html

Example of setting the text height for Stahlbau Light lettering to 3.5 mm.

```text
; text height
15 0 Real 3.5
```

--------------------------------

### Connect to CDB via Python

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/python/examples/python_example1.html

Configures the environment path, loads the appropriate DLL based on architecture, and initializes the CDB connection.

```python
import os               # for the environment variable necessary, this is a great tool
import platform         # checks the python platform
import string
from ctypes import *    # read the functions from the cdb

# This example has been tested with Python 3.7 (64-bit)
print ("The path variable=", os.environ["Path"])

# Check the python platform (32bit or 64bit)
print ("Python architecture=", platform.architecture())
sofPlatform = str(platform.architecture())

# Get the DLLs (32bit or 64bit DLL)
if sofPlatform.find("32Bit") < 0:
    # Set environment variable for the dll files
   print ("Hint: 64bit DLLs are used")
   path = os.environ["Path"]

   # 64bit DLLs
   dllPath = r"C:\sofistik_installation\trunk\SOFiSTiK trunk\interfaces\64bit"
   dllPath += ";"

   # other necessary DLLs
   dllPath += r"C:\sofistik_installation\trunk\SOFiSTiK trunk"
   os.environ["Path"] = dllPath + ";" + path

   # Get the DLL functions
   myDLL = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll")
   py_sof_cdb_get = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll").sof_cdb_get
   py_sof_cdb_get.restype = c_int

   py_sof_cdb_kenq = cdll.LoadLibrary("sof_cdb_w-2024.dll").sof_cdb_kenq_ex
else:
   # Set environment variable for the DLL files
   print ("Hint: 32bit DLLs are used")
   path = os.environ["Path"]

   # 32bit DLLs
   dllPath = r"C:\sofistik_installation\trunk\SOFiSTiK trunk\interfaces\32bit"
   os.environ["Path"] = dllPath + ";" + path

   # Get the DLL functions
   myDLL = cdll.LoadLibrary("cdb_w31.dll")
   py_sof_cdb_get = cdll.LoadLibrary("cdb_w31.dll").sof_cdb_get
   py_sof_cdb_get.restype = c_int

   py_sof_cdb_kenq = cdll.LoadLibrary("cdb_w31.dll").sof_cdb_kenq_ex

# Connect to CDB
Index = c_int()
cdbIndex = 99

# input the cdb path here
fileName = r"S:\test\test_file.cdb"

# important: Unicode call!
Index.value = myDLL.sof_cdb_init(fileName.encode('utf-8'), cdbIndex)

# get the CDB status
cdbStat = c_int()
cdbStat.value = myDLL.sof_cdb_status(Index.value)

# Print the Status of the CDB
print ("CDB Status:", cdbStat.value)

# Close the CDB, 0 - will close all the files
myDLL.sof_cdb_close(0)

# Print again the status of the CDB, if status = 0 -> CDB Closed successfully
cdbStat.value = myDLL.sof_cdb_status(Index.value)
if cdbStat.value == 0:
    print ("CDB closed successfully, status = 0")
```

--------------------------------

### Assign Interpolated Cross Sections

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/sofiplus/cmdref/tools/scripting/index.html

Defines different cross-sections at the start and end of a line to enable linear interpolation.

```lua
sln.section_at_start = 1
sln.section_at_end = 2
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Environment Path

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/vb_net/examples/vb_net_example4.html

Sets the system path to include the directory containing the 64-bit SOFiSTiK DLLs.

```vbnet
Public Sub Main()
   Dim Filename As String
   Dim ie As Integer
   Dim Path As String
   Dim analysisPath As String
   Dim datalen As Integer
   Dim analysisPath2 As String

   'Path of the SOFiSTIK Directory
   analysisPath = "C:\sofistik_installation\trunk\SOFiSTiK trunk\interfaces\64bit"
   analysisPath2 = "C:\sofistik_installation\trunk\SOFiSTiK trunk"

   'Set the environment variable
   Path = Environment.GetEnvironmentVariable("path")
   Path = analysisPath2 + ";" + analysisPath + ";" + Path
   Environment.SetEnvironmentVariable("path", Path)

   ' ...
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Preset Action Combinations in MAXIMA

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/tutorials/superpositions/general-maxima/superposition_general-maxima.html

Calculates default action combinations and superposition values using the MAXIMA module.

```SOFiSTiK
+PROG MAXIMA
HEAD Preset action combinations
CTRL INIT 1                          ! does not delete the combinations in the 2nd run
ECHO TABS YES
END
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Steelwork Layer in SOFiCAD_USR.bdd

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/soficad/cmdref/k/einstellungen/benutzerdefinition.html

Example of setting a specific layer for steel construction profiles by removing the semicolon and defining the layer name.

```text
; Steelwork Light
; Layer
;14 0 String "T__KONS"
```

--------------------------------

### Configure Manual Proxy Settings

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/administration/get-ready/administration.html

Create this file in C:\ProgramData\SOFiSTiK\conf\ to manually define proxy settings when automatic discovery is not supported.

```json
{
  "proxy": [ "https=localhost:8080" ],
  "proxy_bypass": [],
  "disable_loopback_proxy_bypass_for_localhost": false,
  "socks_proxy" : ""
}
```

--------------------------------

### Importing Required Libraries

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/python/examples/python_example4.html

Initial imports for environment management, platform checking, and C-type interfacing.

```python
import os             # for the environment variable necessary
import platform       # checks the python platform
from ctypes import *  # read the functions from the cdb
```

--------------------------------

### Configure CDB Filename Path

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/vb_net/examples/vb_net_example1.html

Set the full path to the .cdb file before initializing the connection.

```vbnet
'Filename = full path with name of the cdb
Filename = "S:\test\test.cdb"
```

--------------------------------

### Decode Nodes KFIX Value in C#

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/c_sharp/examples/c_sharp_example3.html

Example implementation for decoding a KFIX integer value into a string representation of active degrees of freedom.

```csharp
static void Main(string[] args)
{
   float x = 0;
   int result = 112;
   string value = "PXPYPZMXMYMZ";

   x = (64 & result);
   if (x > 0)
         value = "PXPYPZMXMYMZ";

   x = (32 & result);
   if (x > 0)
         value = value.Replace("MZ", null);

   x = (16 & result);
   if (x > 0)
         value = value.Replace("MY", null);

   x = (8 & result);
   if (x > 0)
         value = value.Replace("MX", null);

   x = (4 & result);
   if (x > 0)
         value = value.Replace("PZ", null);

   x = (2 & result);
   if (x > 0)
         value = value.Replace("PY", null);

   x = (1 & result);
   if (x > 0)
         value = value.Replace("PX", null);

   // Replace the text
   value = value.Replace("PXPYPZ", "PP");
   value = value.Replace("MXMYMZ", "MM");
   value = value.Replace("PYPZ", "XP");
   value = value.Replace("PXPZ", "YP");
   value = value.Replace("PXPY", "ZP");
   value = value.Replace("MYMZ", "XM");
   value = value.Replace("MXMZ", "YM");
   value = value.Replace("MXMY", "ZM");
   value = value.Replace("PPMM", "F");

   Console.WriteLine("Value:" + value);
   Console.ReadKey();
}
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Preset Action Combinations

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/tutorials/superpositions/general-maxima/superposition_general-maxima.html

Initializes MAXIMA for preset action combinations without deleting existing combinations from previous runs.

```CADINP
!*!Label Using preset action combinations
+PROG MAXIMA
HEAD Preset action combinations
CTRL INIT 1                          ! does not delete the combinations in the 2nd run
ECHO TABS YES
END
```

--------------------------------

### Define SOFiSTiK DLL Functions in VB.NET

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/vb_net/configure.html

Use these declarations to interface with the 64-bit SOFiSTiK DLLs. Ensure the library name matches your installed version.

```vb.net
Imports System.Runtime.InteropServices

Module main
   'In this example, 64bit DLLs are used
   Public Declare Function sof_cdb_init Lib "sof_cdb_w-2024.dll" Alias "VB_sof_cdb_init" (
      ByVal name As String,
      ByVal InitType As Integer
   ) As Integer

   Public Declare Function sof_cdb_status Lib "sof_cdb_w-2024.dll" Alias "VB_sof_cdb_status" (
      ByVal Index As Integer
   ) As Integer

   Public Declare Function sof_cdb_close Lib "sof_cdb_w-2024.dll" Alias "VB_sof_cdb_close" (
      ByVal Index As Integer
   ) As Integer

   ' ...
```

--------------------------------

### Connect to CDB

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/vb_net/examples/vb_net_example4.html

Initializes the connection to the database file and checks for errors.

```vbnet
'##################################################
'# Connect to the CDB

ie = sof_cdb_init(Filename, 99)
If ie < 0 Then
   Console.WriteLine("ERROR: Index= " & ie & " < 0 - see clib1.h for meaning of error codes")
   Console.ReadKey()
   Exit Sub
ElseIf ie = 0 Then
   Console.WriteLine("ERROR: Index= " & ie & " - The File is not a database")
   Console.ReadKey()
   Exit Sub
End If
```

--------------------------------

### Define Dimension Style Mapping in INI

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/soficad/cmdref/re/export.html

Example entry for the [DIMENSIONSTYLES] section of the INI file to map an automatically generated AutoCAD style to a SOFiCAD style.

```ini
1_8mm_ISOCPEUR_1 = SOFI18
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize CDB Index

Source: https://docs.sofistik.com/2025/en/cdb_interfaces/c_sharp/examples/c_sharp_example4.html

Basic initialization call for the CDB index.

```csharp
index = sof_cdb_init()
```