PyRocky is a Python client library to create, run, and postprocess particle dynamics simulations using Ansys Rocky, the most powerful DEM (discrete element method) software in the market.
Documentation for the latest stable release of PyRocky is hosted at PyRocky documentation.
The documentation has five sections:
- Getting started: Learn how to install PyRocky in user mode and then launch it.
- User guide: Understand how to use Rocky PrePost Scripting with PyRocky.
- API reference: Explore PyRocky available methods and classes.
- Examples: Explore end-to-end examples that show how to use PyRocky.
- Contribute: Learn how to contribute to the PyRocky codebase or documentation.
In the upper right corner of the documentation's title bar, there is an option for switching from viewing the documentation for the latest stable release to viewing the documentation for the development version or previously released versions.
On the PyRocky Issues page, you can create issues to report bugs and request new features. On the Discussions page on the Ansys Developer portal, you can post questions, share ideas, and get community feedback.
To reach the PyAnsys project support team, email PyAnsys Core team.
PyRocky is licensed under the MIT License.
PyRocky makes no commercial claim over Ansys whatsoever. This library extends the functionality of Ansys Rocky by adding a Python interface without changing the core behavior or license of the original software. The use of PyRocky requires a legally licensed copy of Ansys Rocky.
To get a copy of Ansys Rocky, see the Ansys Rocky page on the Ansys website.