emsym

SpecialPurpose.emsym(nsect='', **kwargs)

Specifies circular symmetry for electromagnetic sources.

Mechanical APDL Command: EMSYM

Parameters:

nsectstr

The number of circular symmetry sections (defaults to 1).

Notes

Specifies the number of times to repeat electromagnetic sources for circular symmetry. Applies to SOURC36 elements and to coupled-field elements with electric current conduction results in the database. Sources are assumed to be equally spaced over 360° about the global Cartesian Z axis.

This command is also valid in SOLUTION.