MAPDL commands#
This section gives an overview of the classic MAPDL commands that have been wrapped pythonically via PyMAPDL. Most commands have been wrapped, but there are a few commands that are not supported natively or only have partial support within PyMAPDL. See Unavailable commands for more details.
Session#
These commands provide general control to the session. The commands are grouped by capability.
Session
Database#
These commands are used to operate on the database globally.
Database
Graphics#
These commands are used to control the graphics of the program.
Graphics
APDL#
These commands make up the ANSYS Parametric Design Language (APDL).
APDL
Preprocessing#
These commands are used to create and set up the model.
Preprocessing
Solution#
These commands are used to load and solve the model.
Solution
POST1#
These commands are used to postprocess the results with the database processor.
POST1
POST26#
These commands are used to postprocess the results with the time-history processor.
POST26
AUX2#
These commands are used to examine or manipulate the contents of binary files produced by the program.
AUX2
AUX3#
The auxiliary processor /AUX3 allows you to operate on results
files by deleting sets or by changing values.
AUX3
AUX12#
These commands are used to define radiation options for use in thermal analyses.
AUX12
AUX15#
These commands are used to read in an IGES file for analysis in ANSYS.
AUX15
Mapping processor#
The /MAP processor allows you to map data from an external file
onto the existing geometry.
MAP
Connection commands#
These commands read in external CAD files into MAPDL.
Connection
Miscellaneous commands#
Undocumented miscellaneous commands.
Miscellaneous
Undocumented inquire commands#
Undocumented inquire commands.
Warning
DISCLAIMER: This function is un-documented in the official ANSYS Command Reference Guide. Hence its support is limited and it use is not encouraged. Please use it with caution.
Undocumented