## [Ansys Developer Portal](/home) #### What's new Stay up to date with the latest Ansys developer releases, updates, and key changes. Everything you need to know, all in one place. [View updates](/whats-new) #### Explore our docs Get your projects started quickly with our libraries and APIs. Documentation and example projects get you from concept to execution, so you can do more with your simulations. [View documentation](/docs) #### A community for you Share your knowledge, seek the expertise you need, and discuss your project. Find everything you need among a community of peers, specialists, and experts. [Browse the forums](https://discuss.ansys.com) #### Partner with Ansys We understand that crafting exceptional simulations is a collective effort, and that's where our partners excel at helping you realize your vision and build out your solutions. 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[Knowledge Base](https://developer.ansys.com/knowledge-base) ## Recent articles [More articles](/blog) ![SAF Banner](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_picture/public/2026-09/SAF_Banner_3%20%281%29.png?h=5e1f4f74&itok=sw_W_oob) ## Product Announcement: Solution Application Framework (SAF) fumbi.kolawole… | 09.21.2026We are announcing the public availability of the Solution Application Framework (SAF), an open-source framework that enables customers, partners, and Synopsys teams to develop, deploy, and maintain simulation web applications built on Synopsys simulation technologies. [Read more about Product Announcement: Solution Application Framework (SAF) ](/blog/product-announcement-solution-application-framework-saf) ![Structures cog overlaid on the Ansys developer logo](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_picture/public/2026-09/dev_forum-avatar_034_4.png?h=aabaf923&itok=Oi4AcxpV) ## Scripting in Mechanical: going further — learning resources and the ACT toolkit milan.redon@an… | 09.03.2026This deck deliberately stops after surpassing the beginner stage — its own stated scope excludes ACT extensions, PyAnsys, advanced Python, and MAPDL scripting. [Read more about Scripting in Mechanical: going further — learning resources and the ACT toolkit](/blog/scripting-mechanical-going-further-learning-resources-and-act-toolkit) ![Structures cog overlaid on the Ansys developer logo](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_picture/public/2026-09/dev_forum-avatar_034_3.png?h=aabaf923&itok=FvjdVIHN) ## Scripting in Mechanical: best practices milan.redon@an… | 09.03.2026Writing a script that works once is one milestone. [Read more about Scripting in Mechanical: best practices](/blog/scripting-mechanical-best-practices) ![Structures cog overlaid on the Ansys developer logo](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_picture/public/2026-09/dev_forum-avatar_034_2.png?h=aabaf923&itok=5wQGOnLe) ## Scripting in Mechanical: scripting tips that will save you time milan.redon@an… | 09.03.2026Knowing the addressing rules is one thing; scripting quickly and without constant trial-and-error is another. [Read more about Scripting in Mechanical: scripting tips that will save you time](/blog/scripting-mechanical-scripting-tips-will-save-you-time) ![Structures cog overlaid on the Ansys developer logo](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_picture/public/2026-09/dev_forum-avatar_034_1.png?h=aabaf923&itok=5_cQMINJ) ## Scripting in Mechanical: understanding the Mechanical tree milan.redon@an… | 09.03.2026Once you've seen one script work end to end, the natural next question is: how do I know how to reach *any* object in the tree, not just the ones from the example? [Read more about Scripting in Mechanical: understanding the Mechanical tree](/blog/scripting-mechanical-understanding-mechanical-tree) ![Structures cog overlaid on the Ansys developer logo](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_picture/public/2026-09/dev_forum-avatar_034_0.png?h=aabaf923&itok=EIN8j3Fk) ## Scripting in Mechanical: your first script — "Hello, Mechanical!" in 10 minutes milan.redon@an… | 09.03.2026This article is the payoff of the "for beginners" promise: a complete, working script you can read line by line, understand, and adapt to your own models — built and explained in roughly ten [Read more about Scripting in Mechanical: your first script — "Hello, Mechanical!" in 10 minutes](/blog/scripting-mechanical-your-first-script-hello-mechanical-10-minutes) ## Get in touch If you are new to the developer portal, we encourage you to explore the [Developer Community](https://discuss.ansys.com) and our collection of [Tips & Tricks](https://developer.ansys.com/blog?category_id=9) articles. These resources provide valuable insights, proven best practices, and real-world solutions, helping you get up to speed quickly. [Developer community](https://discuss.ansys.com/) [Tips & tricks](https://developer.ansys.com/blog?category_id=9)