This table lists the names for equivalent axes in the three different types of coordinate systems you can create (T=theta, P=phi):

Creo Simulate documentation usually uses the Cartesian axes to describe the action of various commands. If you are using cylindrical or spherical coordinate systems, you need to substitute the appropriate equivalents of the X, Y, and Z axes.

In addition, Creo Simulate dialog boxes use Cartesian component nomenclature for certain property types. This table lists the cylindrical and spherical equivalents: