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11. APDL Basics APDL Basics Overview ï APDL is an acronym for ANSYS Parametric Design Language, a powerful scripting language that allows you to parameterize your model and automate common tasks. ï Using APDL, you can: ñ input model dimensions, material properties, etc. in terms of parameters rather than numbers. ñ retrieve information from the ANSYS database, such as a node location or maximum stress. ñ perform mathematical calculations among parameters, including vector and matrix operations. ñ define abbreviations (short cuts) for frequently used commands or macros. ñ create a macro to execute a sequence of tasks, with if-then-else branching, do-loops, and user prompts. APDL Basics ...Overview ï The purpose of this chapter is to introduce you to basic APDL capabilities so that you are able to: ñ define scalar parameters and use them ñ retrieve information from the ANSYS database ï We will cover the following topics: A. Defining Parameters B. Using Parameters C. Retrieving Database Information D. Workshop APDL Basics A. Defining Parameters ï To define a parameter, use the format Name=Value ñ Can be typed in the input window or in the Scalar Parameters dialog (Utility Menu Parameters Scalar Parameters...) ñ Name is the parameter name, eight alphanumeric characters or less. ñ Value may be a number, a previously defined parameter, a mathematical function, a parametric expression, or a character string. APDL Basics ...Defining Parameters ï Examples: inrad=2.5 g=386 outrad=8.2 massdens=density/g numholes=4 circumf=2*pi*rad thick=outrad-inrad area=pi*r**2