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Inquiry Functions

John Crawford

Inquiry functions are similar to *GET functions, used to retreive information about the current database. These can be used in macros to automate procedures and obtain information in a simple manner

Vector operations and commands

Sheldon Imaoka (CSI)

Vector notation/functions in ANSYS allow the user to execute some of these *DO loops in a much more efficient manner. Instead of looping through individual functions, vector functions act upon arrays, resulting in faster execution times. This memo will provide some basic/introductory examples on the use of *VGET as well as the undocumented vector notation.

Introduction to Hidden Parameters

John Crawford

An introduction to hidden parameters, those which begin or end with an underscore. Use of parameters with a trailing underscore can be used to "hide" macro parameters if they are to be shared by several users.

ANSYS and Tcl/Tk Customization

John Swanson

Information on using Tcl/Tk with ANSYS to create customized GUI. Tcl/Tk is used in ANSYS, such as the Contact Wizard, Solution Control Wizard, or Materials GUI at 5.7/6.0.