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Aprepro: An algebraic preprocessor for parameterizing finite element analyses
Aprepro is an algebraic preprocessor that reads a file containing both general text and algebraic, string, or conditional expressions. It interprets the expressions and outputs them to the output file along with the general text. The syntax used in Aprepro is such that all expressions between the delimiters and are evaluated and all other text is simply echoed to the output file. Aprepro contains several mathematical functions, string functions, and flow control constructs. In addition, functions are included that, with some additional files, implement a units conversion system and a material database lookup system. Aprepro was written primarily to simplify the preparation of parameterized input files for finite element analyses at Sandia National Laboratories; however, it can process any text file that does not use the characters.