A table must contain one or more independent variables (or primary variables), which typically represent independent, measurable quantities.
Spatial Coordinate and Time Variables
X Coordinate
Y Coordinate (Cartesian coordinate systems only)
Theta Coordinate (Cylindrical coordinate systems only)
Z Coordinate (see Tables in 2D and 3D Models for limitations)
Time
Temperature-related Independent Variables
Tables can include only one temperature-related independent variable.
Temperature can be included as an independent variable in most tables. However, it cannot be used in tables that include film coefficient as a dependent variable. Instead, use one of the following independent variables to specify the temperature and how it is measured.
Average Film Temperature
Bulk Temperature
Surface Temperature
Difference of Surface and Bulk Temperature
Independent Variables for Mechanical APDL Scripts
The following independent variables are supported only for use with the *DIM command in Mechanical APDL scripts (run via Commands (APDL) worksheets).
Angle
Element Number
Dimensionless (see Dimensionless Independent and Dependent Variables for requirements and limitations)
Frequency
Geometric Gap
Harmonic Based Load
Length
Multistage Harmonic Index
Node Number
Phase Shift
Rotational Velocity Amplitude
Sector Number
Strain
Velocity
Note: The independent variables listed under Spatial Coordinate and Time Variables and Temperature-related Independent Variables can also be used with the *DIM command in Mechanical APDL scripts.