##  [Use cases and case studies](/use-cases) 

## Use cases

###### Automate simulation execution with PyMAPDL and email notifications

Run Mechanical APDL simulations programmatically and receive emails with status updates and results.





 

<https://developer.ansys.com/node/180236>

 

 



###### Color Granta MI records by discrete values in them using the Python STK

Use the Granta MI Python Scripting Toolkit to automate record color assignment based on discrete values in each record or some other variable for quick visual identification in record viewing software.





 

<https://developer.ansys.com/node/180238>

 

 



###### Exporting Fluent simulation data to OpenUSD for Omniverse visualization

Convert CFD simulation results from Ansys Fluent into OpenUSD format for advanced visualization in NVIDIA Omniverse.





 

<https://developer.ansys.com/node/180240>

 

 



 

 

 



## Case studies

###### PyFluent to OpenUSD case study  
 

Use Ansys Fluent's Python API (PyFluent) to extract simulation data and export it to the OpenUSD format. It walks you through each step, from importing libraries to exporting the final USD file.





 

<https://developer.ansys.com/node/180241>