Learning PyMAPDL#

Ansys has prepared multiple resources to help you to learn and use PyMAPDL. You can access them from the website Ansys Learning Resources. In this page, you can find a summary of the available resources for MAPDL and PyMAPDL.

Downloads#

  • You can try the Student Version of Ansys products in Ansys Student Versions. These are versions valid during a year and with limited capabilities regarding number of nodes, elements, etc.

  • View and download PyMAPDL cheatsheet <pymapdl_cheatsheet_> to help you to learn PyMAPDL.

  • Visit Examples to learn how PyMAPDL can be used to solve different real problems.

Courses#

Ansys has prepared high quality courses to guide you through the learning process.

Intro to Python#

The Intro to Python course teaches you the basis of the Python programming language.

Course content#

  • Prerequisites - Installation of Python

  • Fundamentals of Python - Lesson 1

  • Analyzing Radiance Data - Lesson 2

  • Repeating Actions with Loops - Lesson 3

  • Storing Multiple Values in Lists - Lesson 4

  • Making Choices - Lesson 5

  • Analyzing Data from Multiple Files - Lesson 6

  • Creating Functions - Lesson 7

  • Defensive Programming - Lesson 8

  • Debugging - Lesson 9

  • Command Line Programs - Lesson 10

  • Post Completion Survey

  • Meet the Instructor

Getting Started with PyMAPDL#

The Getting Started with PyMAPDL course teaches you about PyMAPDL, the Pythonic way to access Ansys MAPDL.

Course content#

  • Overview of PyMAPDL - Lesson 1

  • PyMAPDL Language and Usage - Lesson 2

  • PyMAPDL Categories - Lesson 3

  • Getting Help - Lesson 4

  • Post Completion Survey

  • Meet the Instructors

Intro to Ansys Mechanical APDL Scripting#

The Intro to Ansys Mechanical APDL Scripting course teaches you how APDL, the Mechanical solver syntax language, works.

Course content#

  • Overview of MAPDL (Lesson 1)

  • Basics of APDL Language (Lesson 2)

  • Solid Modeling & Meshing (Lesson 3)

  • Defining Loads, BCs, and Solver Controls (Lesson 4)

  • General Postprocessing (Lesson 5)

  • Selection Logic (Lesson 6)

  • More on Parameters (Arrays, *GET) (Lesson 7)

  • Post Completion Survey

  • Meet the Instructors