Introduction to the ANSYS Parametric Design Language (APDL)

The definitive guide to the ANSYS Parametric Design Language (APDL), the command language for the ANSYS Mechanical APDL product from ANSYS, Inc. PADT has converted their popular "Introduction to APDL" class into a guide so that users can teach themselves the APDL language at their own pace. Its 12 chapters include reference information, examples, tips and hints, and eight workshops. Topics covered include: - Parameters - User Interfacing - Program Flow - Retrieving Database Information - Arrays, Tables, and Strings - Importing Data - Writing Output to Files - Menu Customization