Input Summary File

oscar · Post by **oscar** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:31 am

Hi all,

I want to know if it is possible to get a file which summarizes all the input that the program reads.

I have been using OpenSees in Windows for a while and then I compiled it with Linux, but the results of two OS`s didnt match. I am trying to figure out why this could happen. Either something went wrong while compiling or Linux reads the same input file in a different way and then results in some weird answers.

Any idea is appreciated either about the possible reason of the differences of Windows and Linux results or input summary output file.

Oscar

silvia · Post by **silvia** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 10:12 am

you have to create the summary file yourself.

oscar · Post by **oscar** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:34 am

Thx Silvia,

So, does that mean that we cant check whether the program reads our input file correctly or not?

I mean, by using recorder command I am getting an output file. The program looks like it does everything correctly. I dont see any error and it creates the output file. But the results are wrong. I have already checked my source tcl files and they look fine.

What do you mean by " create the summary file yourself ". Is it like open a text editor and combine all your tcl files (nodes, elements, etc) or do we have a command in OpenSees to make the program create that summary file ? So that I can double check if it reads all the information correctly.

silvia · Post by **silvia** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:55 am

yes, you can check by using lots of puts command either into a text file or onto the screen.