Source code for abaqus.EngineeringFeature.SpringDashpot

from abaqusConstants import *


class SpringDashpot:
    """The SpringDashpot object is the abstract base type for the SpringDashpotToGround and
    TwoPointSpringDashpot objects. 

    Attributes
    ----------
    name: str
        A String specifying the repository key.
    suppressed: Boolean
        A Boolean specifying whether the spring/dashpot is suppressed or not. The default value
        is OFF.

    Notes
    -----
    This object can be accessed by:
    
    .. code-block:: python
        
        import part
        mdb.models[name].parts[name].engineeringFeatures.springDashpots[name]
        import assembly
        mdb.models[name].rootAssembly.engineeringFeatures.springDashpots[name]

    """

    # A String specifying the repository key. 
    name: str = ''

    # A Boolean specifying whether the spring/dashpot is suppressed or not. The default value 
    # is OFF. 
    suppressed: Boolean = OFF

    def resume(self):
        """This method resumes the spring/dashpot that was previously suppressed.
        """
        pass

    def suppress(self):
        """This method suppresses the spring/dashpot.
        """
        pass