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+# This is the list of PyDPF-Post's significant contributors.
+#
+# This file does not necessarily list everyone who has contributed code.
+#
+# For contributions made under a Corporate CLA, the organization is
+# added to this file.
+#
+# If you have contributed to the repository and want to be added to this file,
+# submit a request.
+#
+#
+ANSYS, Inc.