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PART I ANSYS Parametric Design Language. CHAPTER 1 Introduction. What’s APDL?. The ANSYS Parametric Design Language(APDL) extends the ANSYS command language to reduce the user input and/or user interaction requirements in performing finite element analyses.
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PART I ANSYS Parametric Design Language Written by Changhyun, SON
CHAPTER 1 Introduction Written by Changhyun, SON
What’s APDL? The ANSYS Parametric Design Language(APDL) extends the ANSYS command language to reduce the user input and/or user interaction requirements in performing finite element analyses. The basic items that compose the APDL include : • Parameters - Scalar and Array • Parametric Operations, Functions, and Controls • Parameter Files • Abbreviation and Repeat Capabilities • Do-Loops and If-Then-Else Constructs • Macro Files and the Macro Library File Written by Changhyun, SON
Capabilities of APDL Combinations of previous items allow the user to perform the following types of analysis operations with minimal user interaction : • Parametric modeling • Sensitivity Studies (What if?) • Code Evaluation (Design Standards) • User Formatted Output • Design Optimization • User Defined Functions Written by Changhyun, SON