Model conversion tool between PLAXIS 2D, SLOPE/W, and PLAXIS LE

Introduction

The PLAXIS 2D - Limit Equilibrium converter tool allows users to quickly open the same model with the same geometry, construction configuration, loading conditions, and material assignments as in GeoStudio SLOPE/W or PLAXIS LE to perform Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM) analysis.

Easy conversion PLAXIS 2D to GeoStudio SLOPE/W.

Applicable on the following versions

• PLAXIS 2D 2023.1, GeoStudio 2023.1, and PLAXIS LE CONNECT Edition V21.
• PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V22.01, PLAXIS LE CONNECT Edition V21, and GeoStudio SLOPE/W 2022.

User guide

1. Download the conversion tool Download
2. Extract and copy the lem_converter.pyw file and the entire plaxis_fele folder to the installation directory C:Program FilesBentleyGeotechnicalPLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V22pytoolsinput.
3. Launch PLAXIS 2D 2023.1 Input software.
4. Enable Geotechnical SELECT Entitlements (GSE) feature.

Convert PLAXIS 2D model to GeoStudio SLOPE/W or PLAXIS LE

5. Select "PLAXIS to LEM" option.
6. Open a PLAXIS file that you want to convert to a limit equilibrium model.
7. Go to Staged Construction and select a phase.
8. PLAXIS 2D will display a port configuration prompt: Select OK to activate and the tool will automatically set up the port and password.
9. Choose to use GeoStudio (SLOPE/W) or PLAXIS LE.
10. Select the necessary conversion parameters.
11. Click the "Convert" button to initiate the conversion.
12. After a few seconds, PLAXIS LE or GeoStudio will open the converted model.

Convert GeoStudio SLOPE/W model to PLAXIS 2D

5. Select "GeoStudio Reader" option.
6. Choose the source file, a GeoStudio file (*.gsz).
7. Select the appropriate geometry.
8. Click the "Convert" button to initiate the conversion.

For more detailed information, please refer to the following link

Example video demonstration