dynamic_mesh#

class ansys.fluent.core.solver.tui_231.main_menu.define.dynamic_mesh(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh menu.

Classes:

actions(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh action menu, where you can initiate manual remeshing (that is, remeshing without running a calculation).

controls(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh controls menu.

events(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh events menu.

transient_settings(path, service)

Enters the transient dynamic mesh settings menu.

zones(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh zones menu.

Methods:

dynamic_mesh(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables the dynamic mesh solver.
class actions(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh action menu, where you can initiate manual remeshing (that is, remeshing without running a calculation).

Methods:

remesh_cell_zone(*args, **kwargs)

Manually remeshes a cell zone with option to remesh adjacent dynamic face zones.
remesh_cell_zone(*args, **kwargs)#

Manually remeshes a cell zone with option to remesh adjacent dynamic face zones.

class controls(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh controls menu. This text command is only available when the define/dynamic-mesh/dynamic-mesh? text command is enabled.

Classes:

contact_parameters(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh contact-parameters menu.

implicit_update_parameters(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh implicit update menu.

in_cylinder_parameters(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh in-cylinder menu.

layering_parameters(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh layering menu.

periodic_displacement_parameters(path, service)

Enters the periodic displacement parameters menu.

remeshing_parameters(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh remeshing menu to set parameters for all remeshing methods.

six_dof_parameters(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh six degrees of freedom (DOF) solver menu.

smoothing_parameters(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh smoothing-parameters menu.

Methods:

in_cylinder_output(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables in-cylinder output.

layering(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables dynamic-layering in quad/hex cell zones.

remeshing(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables local remeshing in tri/tet and mixed cell zones.

smoothing(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables smoothing in cell zones.

steady_pseudo_time_control(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables the pseudo time step control in the graphical user interface.
class contact_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh contact-parameters menu. This text command is only available when you enable contact detection using the prompts of the define/dynamic-mesh/dynamic-mesh? text command.

Methods:

contact_face_zones(*args, **kwargs)

Selects face zones involved in contact detection.

contact_method(*args, **kwargs)

Selects the method used for flow control in the contact region.

contact_threshold(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies threshold distance for contact detection.

contact_udf(*args, **kwargs)

Selects the UDF to be invoked when contact is detected.

flow_control(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables flow control in the contact region.

render_contact_cells(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables the availability of a field variable (contact-cell-mark) that can be used to display contours of cells marked for flow blocking as part of the contact marks method, and allows you to postprocess other field variables on those cells.

update_contact_marks(*args, **kwargs)

Updates which cells are marked in order to block flow in the contact region as part of the contact marks method.

verbosity(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the level of detail printed in the console regarding contact detection.

Classes:

flow_control_parameters(path, service)

Enters the flow control parameters menu, which provides settings related to controlling the flow in the contact region.
contact_face_zones(*args, **kwargs)#

Selects face zones involved in contact detection.

contact_method(*args, **kwargs)#

Selects the method used for flow control in the contact region. Enter 0 for the contact zones method (which restricts the flow using additional cell zones with porous zone properties) or 1 for the contact marks method (which blocks the flow using zero-mass-flux boundaries).

contact_threshold(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies threshold distance for contact detection.

contact_udf(*args, **kwargs)#

Selects the UDF to be invoked when contact is detected.

flow_control(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables flow control in the contact region.

class flow_control_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the flow control parameters menu, which provides settings related to controlling the flow in the contact region.

Methods:

create_flow_control_zone(*args, **kwargs)

Creates a flow control zone as part of the contact zones method.

delete_flow_control_zone(*args, **kwargs)

Deletes a flow control zone as part of the contact zones method.

solution_stabilization(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables the performance of additional iterations per time step and the application of solution controls to improve the stability of the solver as part of the contact marks method.
create_flow_control_zone(*args, **kwargs)#

Creates a flow control zone as part of the contact zones method.

delete_flow_control_zone(*args, **kwargs)#

Deletes a flow control zone as part of the contact zones method.

solution_stabilization(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables the performance of additional iterations per time step and the application of solution controls to improve the stability of the solver as part of the contact marks method.

render_contact_cells(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables the availability of a field variable (contact-cell-mark) that can be used to display contours of cells marked for flow blocking as part of the contact marks method, and allows you to postprocess other field variables on those cells.

update_contact_marks(*args, **kwargs)#

Updates which cells are marked in order to block flow in the contact region as part of the contact marks method.

verbosity(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the level of detail printed in the console regarding contact detection.

class implicit_update_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh implicit update menu. This text command is only available when you enable implicit mesh updating using the prompts of the define/dynamic-mesh/dynamic-mesh? text command.

Methods:

motion_relaxation(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies a value (within the range of 0 to 1) for the motion relaxation, which is applied during the implicit mesh update.

residual_criteria(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies the relative residual threshold that is used to check the motion convergence during the implicit mesh update.

update_interval(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies the update interval (that is, the frequency in iterations) at which the mesh is updated within a time step.
motion_relaxation(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies a value (within the range of 0 to 1) for the motion relaxation, which is applied during the implicit mesh update.

residual_criteria(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies the relative residual threshold that is used to check the motion convergence during the implicit mesh update.

update_interval(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies the update interval (that is, the frequency in iterations) at which the mesh is updated within a time step.

in_cylinder_output(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables in-cylinder output.

class in_cylinder_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh in-cylinder menu.

Methods:

crank_angle_step(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies crank angle step size.

crank_period(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies the crank period.

max_crank_angle_step(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies maximum crank angle step size.

minimum_lift(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies minimum lift for in-cylinder valves.

modify_lift(*args, **kwargs)

Modifies lift curve (shift or scale).

piston_data(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies the crank radius and connecting rod length.

piston_stroke_cutoff(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies the cut off point for in-cylinder piston.

position_starting_mesh(*args, **kwargs)

Moves mesh from top dead center to starting crank angle.

print_plot_lift(*args, **kwargs)

Prints or plot valve lift curve.

starting_crank_angle(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies the initial value for the crank angle.
crank_angle_step(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies crank angle step size.

crank_period(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies the crank period.

max_crank_angle_step(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies maximum crank angle step size.

minimum_lift(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies minimum lift for in-cylinder valves.

modify_lift(*args, **kwargs)#

Modifies lift curve (shift or scale).

piston_data(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies the crank radius and connecting rod length.

piston_stroke_cutoff(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies the cut off point for in-cylinder piston.

position_starting_mesh(*args, **kwargs)#

Moves mesh from top dead center to starting crank angle.

print_plot_lift(*args, **kwargs)#

Prints or plot valve lift curve.

starting_crank_angle(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies the initial value for the crank angle.

layering(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables dynamic-layering in quad/hex cell zones.

class layering_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh layering menu.

Methods:

collapse_factor(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the factor determining when to collapse dynamic layers.

constant_height(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables layering based on constant height, else layering based on constant ratio.

split_factor(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the factor determining when to split dynamic layers.
collapse_factor(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the factor determining when to collapse dynamic layers.

constant_height(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables layering based on constant height, else layering based on constant ratio.

split_factor(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the factor determining when to split dynamic layers.

class periodic_displacement_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the periodic displacement parameters menu.

Methods:

copy_displacement(*args, **kwargs)

Copy Periodic Displacement.

create_displacement(*args, **kwargs)

Create Periodic Displacement.

create_group(*args, **kwargs)

Create Periodic Displacement Group.

delete_all_displacements(*args, **kwargs)

Delete All Periodic Displacements.

delete_all_groups(*args, **kwargs)

Delete All Periodic Displacement Groups.

delete_displacement(*args, **kwargs)

Delete Periodic Displacement.

delete_group(*args, **kwargs)

Delete Periodic Displacement Group.

edit_displacement(*args, **kwargs)

Edit Periodic Displacement.

edit_group(*args, **kwargs)

Edit Periodic Displacement Group.

list_displacements(*args, **kwargs)

List Periodic Displacements.

list_groups(*args, **kwargs)

List Periodic Displacement Groups.

set_active_displacement(*args, **kwargs)

Set Active Periodic Displacement in Group.
copy_displacement(*args, **kwargs)#

Copy Periodic Displacement.

create_displacement(*args, **kwargs)#

Create Periodic Displacement.

create_group(*args, **kwargs)#

Create Periodic Displacement Group.

delete_all_displacements(*args, **kwargs)#

Delete All Periodic Displacements.

delete_all_groups(*args, **kwargs)#

Delete All Periodic Displacement Groups.

delete_displacement(*args, **kwargs)#

Delete Periodic Displacement.

delete_group(*args, **kwargs)#

Delete Periodic Displacement Group.

edit_displacement(*args, **kwargs)#

Edit Periodic Displacement.

edit_group(*args, **kwargs)#

Edit Periodic Displacement Group.

list_displacements(*args, **kwargs)#

List Periodic Displacements.

list_groups(*args, **kwargs)#

List Periodic Displacement Groups.

set_active_displacement(*args, **kwargs)#

Set Active Periodic Displacement in Group.

remeshing(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables local remeshing in tri/tet and mixed cell zones.

class remeshing_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh remeshing menu to set parameters for all remeshing methods.

Methods:

cell_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the cell skewness threshold above which cells will be remeshed.

face_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the face skewness threshold above which faces will be remeshed.

length_max(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the length threshold above which cells will be remeshed.

length_min(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the length threshold below which cells will be remeshed.

parallel_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)

Disables/enables parallel remeshing as part of methods-based remeshing..

poly_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable poly remeshing.

remeshing_after_moving(*args, **kwargs)

Enables a second round of remeshing based on the skewness parameters after the boundary has moved as part of methods-based remeshing.

remeshing_methods(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables individual remeshing options as part of methods-based remeshing.

retain_size_distribution(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables the use of local size criteria when marking cells for unified remeshing (in an attempt to maintain the initial mesh size distribution even as the mesh moves), rather than marking cells based on the minimum and maximum length scale values of the cell zone in the initial mesh.

size_remesh_interval(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the interval (in time steps) when remeshing based on size is done for methods-based remeshing.

sizing_funct_defaults(*args, **kwargs)

Sets sizing function defaults.

sizing_funct_rate(*args, **kwargs)

Determines how far from the boundary the increase/decrease happens.

sizing_funct_resolution(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the sizing function resolution with respect to shortest boundary.

sizing_funct_variation(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the maximum sizing function increase/decrease in the interior.

sizing_function(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables the sizing function as part of methods-based remeshing.

unified_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables unified remeshing, which specifies that an algorithm is used that combines aspects of a variety of remeshing methods.

zone_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables the cell zone remeshing method as part of methods-based remeshing.

Classes:

prism_controls(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh prism controls menu, which provides text commands that can be useful when you want to modify the algorithm that attempts to retain the size distribution during unified remeshing.

prism_layer_parameters(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh prism layer parameters menu, where you can define the parameters of the prism layers as part of methods-based remeshing.

sizing_controls(path, service)

Enters the dynamic mesh sizing controls menu, which provides text commands that can be useful when you want to modify the algorithm that attempts to retain the size distribution during unified remeshing.
cell_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the cell skewness threshold above which cells will be remeshed.

face_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the face skewness threshold above which faces will be remeshed.

length_max(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the length threshold above which cells will be remeshed.

length_min(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the length threshold below which cells will be remeshed.

parallel_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)#

Disables/enables parallel remeshing as part of methods-based remeshing..

poly_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable poly remeshing.

class prism_controls(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh prism controls menu, which provides text commands that can be useful when you want to modify the algorithm that attempts to retain the size distribution during unified remeshing. Each prism control definition is applied to one or more boundary zones, and then affects the height distribution and number of layers of the wedge cells in the adjacent boundary layers.

Methods:

add(*args, **kwargs)

Adds a new prism controls definition.

delete(*args, **kwargs)

Deletes an existing prism controls definition.

edit(*args, **kwargs)

Edits an existing prism controls definition.

list(*args, **kwargs)

Prints a list of the existing prism controls definitions in the console.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)

Prints the properties of an existing prism controls definition of your choice in the console.
add(*args, **kwargs)#

Adds a new prism controls definition. After being prompted for a name, you can enter the following to complete the definition: first-height Sets the height of the first layer of wedge cells in the boundary layer adjacent to the specified zones. growth-method Specifies the method used to determine the increase in height of the wedge cell layers beyond the first layer. The only available option is geometric, so that the height of each layer is the height of the previous layer multiplied by the rate. name Specifies the name of the prism controls definition. nlayers Sets the number of layers of wedge cells in the boundary layer adjacent to the specified zones. rate Sets the coefficient for the growth-method used to determine the increase in height of the wedge cell layers beyond the first layer. zones Specifies all of the boundary zones on which this prism controls definition is applied. Enter q when the definition is complete to return to the text command menu.

delete(*args, **kwargs)#

Deletes an existing prism controls definition.

edit(*args, **kwargs)#

Edits an existing prism controls definition. You can revise the fields listed previously for the define/dynamic-mesh/controls/remeshing-parameters/prism-controls/add text command.

list(*args, **kwargs)#

Prints a list of the existing prism controls definitions in the console.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)#

Prints the properties of an existing prism controls definition of your choice in the console.

class prism_layer_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh prism layer parameters menu, where you can define the parameters of the prism layers as part of methods-based remeshing.

Methods:

first_height(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the first cell height in the prism layer.

growth_rate(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the geometric growth rate of the prism layer.

number_of_layers(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the number of elements in the prism layer.
first_height(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the first cell height in the prism layer.

growth_rate(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the geometric growth rate of the prism layer.

number_of_layers(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the number of elements in the prism layer.

remeshing_after_moving(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables a second round of remeshing based on the skewness parameters after the boundary has moved as part of methods-based remeshing.

remeshing_methods(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables individual remeshing options as part of methods-based remeshing.

retain_size_distribution(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables the use of local size criteria when marking cells for unified remeshing (in an attempt to maintain the initial mesh size distribution even as the mesh moves), rather than marking cells based on the minimum and maximum length scale values of the cell zone in the initial mesh. Either marking can be overridden if more restrictive values are specified using the define/dynamic-mesh/controls/remeshing-parameters/length-min and define/dynamic-mesh/controls/remeshing-parameters/length-max text commands.

size_remesh_interval(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the interval (in time steps) when remeshing based on size is done for methods-based remeshing.

class sizing_controls(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh sizing controls menu, which provides text commands that can be useful when you want to modify the algorithm that attempts to retain the size distribution during unified remeshing. Each sizing control definition is applied to one or more boundary zones, and then affects the size of the cells throughout the mesh based on their distance from those boundary zone(s) and your settings in the definition.

Methods:

add(*args, **kwargs)

Adds a new sizing controls definition.

delete(*args, **kwargs)

Deletes an existing sizing controls definition.

edit(*args, **kwargs)

Edits an existing sizing controls definition.

list(*args, **kwargs)

Prints a list of the existing sizing controls definitions in the console.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)

Prints the properties of an existing sizing controls definition of your choice in the console.
add(*args, **kwargs)#

Adds a new sizing controls definition. After being prompted for a name, you can enter the following to complete the definition: growth-rate Sets the growth rate of the sizing controls definition. max-length Sets a maximum length threshold that is used when the type is set to auto or soft. min-length Sets a maximum length threshold that is used when the type is set to auto. motion Determines whether the size control definition affects the remeshing based on whether the mesh undergoes motion: auto specifies that it is applied whether or not there is motion; and static specifies that it is only applied if there is no motion. name Specifies the name of the sizing controls definition. type Specifies how the sizing is affected by the selected boundary zones: auto specifies that the default size distribution (rather than the initial size distribution in your selected boundary zones) is used, along with your specified max-length and min-length values; soft specifies that the maximum length scale of your selected boundary zones is used, along with your specified min-length value; and meshed specifies that the maximum and minimum length scales of your selected boundary zones are used, in order to respect their initial size distribution. This setting is only relevant if you have more than one sizing controls definition. zones Specifies all of the boundary zones on which the sizing controls definition is applied. Enter q when the definition is complete to return to the text command menu.

delete(*args, **kwargs)#

Deletes an existing sizing controls definition.

edit(*args, **kwargs)#

Edits an existing sizing controls definition. You can revise the fields listed previously for the define/dynamic-mesh/controls/remeshing-parameters/sizing-controls/add text command.

list(*args, **kwargs)#

Prints a list of the existing sizing controls definitions in the console.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)#

Prints the properties of an existing sizing controls definition of your choice in the console.

sizing_funct_defaults(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets sizing function defaults.

sizing_funct_rate(*args, **kwargs)#

Determines how far from the boundary the increase/decrease happens.

sizing_funct_resolution(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the sizing function resolution with respect to shortest boundary.

sizing_funct_variation(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the maximum sizing function increase/decrease in the interior.

sizing_function(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables the sizing function as part of methods-based remeshing.

unified_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables unified remeshing, which specifies that an algorithm is used that combines aspects of a variety of remeshing methods. It is applied to triangular or tetrahedral cells and can produce wedge cells in 3D boundary layer meshes. Unified remeshing simplifies the remeshing setup and can provide increased robustness compared to methods-based remeshing, especially for parallel simulations.

zone_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables the cell zone remeshing method as part of methods-based remeshing.

class six_dof_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh six degrees of freedom (DOF) solver menu.

Methods:

create_properties(*args, **kwargs)

Creates/edits a set of six DOF properties for rigid body motion.

delete_properties(*args, **kwargs)

Deletes a set of six DOF properties for rigid body motion.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)

Prints summaries of the existing sets of six DOF properties for rigid body motion.

motion_history(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables writing position/orientation of six DOF zones to file.

motion_history_file_name(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies the name and location of the six DOF motion history file.

second_order(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables the second order six degrees of freedom solver.

x_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies x-component of gravity.

y_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies y-component of gravity.

z_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies z-component of gravity.
create_properties(*args, **kwargs)#

Creates/edits a set of six DOF properties for rigid body motion.

delete_properties(*args, **kwargs)#

Deletes a set of six DOF properties for rigid body motion.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)#

Prints summaries of the existing sets of six DOF properties for rigid body motion.

motion_history(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables writing position/orientation of six DOF zones to file.

motion_history_file_name(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies the name and location of the six DOF motion history file.

second_order(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables the second order six degrees of freedom solver.

x_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies x-component of gravity.

y_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies y-component of gravity.

z_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies z-component of gravity.

smoothing(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables smoothing in cell zones.

class smoothing_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh smoothing-parameters menu.

Methods:

amg_stabilization(*args, **kwargs)

Set the AMG stabilization method for mesh smoothing (FEM).

bnd_node_relaxation(*args, **kwargs)

The boundary node relaxation is used by spring smoothing.

bnd_stiffness_factor(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the stiffness factor for springs connected to boundary nodes.

boundary_distance_method(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the method used to evaluate the boundary distance for the diffusion coefficient calculation, when diffusion-based smoothing is enabled.

constant_factor(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the spring constant relaxation factor.

convergence_tolerance(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the convergence tolerance for spring-based solver.

diffusion_coeff_function(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies whether the diffusion coefficient for diffusion-based smoothing is based on the boundary distance or the cell volume.

diffusion_coeff_parameter(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the diffusion coefficient parameter used for diffusion-based smoothing.

diffusion_fvm(*args, **kwargs)

Answering yes at the prompt changes the diffusion-based smoothing method to the cell-based finite volume approach that was the default in releases prior to Fluent 15.0.

laplace_node_relaxation(*args, **kwargs)

Set the Laplace boundary node relaxation factor.

max_iter(*args, **kwargs)

Set the maximum number of iterations for spring-based solver.

poisson_ratio(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the Poisson’s ratio used for smoothing based on the linearly elastic solid model.

relative_convergence_tolerance(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the relative residual convergence tolerance for smoothing based on diffusion or the linearly elastic solid model.

skew_smooth_all_deforming_boundaries(*args, ...)

Enables/disables skewness smoothing for all deforming dynamic boundary zones.

skew_smooth_cell_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the skewness threshold, above which cells will be smoothed using the skewness method.

skew_smooth_face_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the skewness threshold, above which faces will be smoothed using the skewness method.

skew_smooth_niter(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the number of skewness-based smoothing cycles.

smooth_from_reference_position(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables smoothing from a reference position.

smoothing_method(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the smoothing method used by the dynamic mesh model.

spring_on_all_elements(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables spring-based smoothing for all cell shapes; if disabled, the spring-based smoothing is applied based on the setting of the define/dynamic-mesh/controls/smoothing-parameters/spring-on-simplex-shapes? text command.

spring_on_simplex_elements(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable spring-based smoothing for tri/tet elements in mixed element zones.

verbosity(*args, **kwargs)

Set the verbosity for spring smoothing.
amg_stabilization(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the AMG stabilization method for mesh smoothing (FEM).

bnd_node_relaxation(*args, **kwargs)#

The boundary node relaxation is used by spring smoothing. The boundary node relaxation allows you to relax the update of the node positions at deforming boundaries. A value of 0 prevents deforming boundary nodes from moving and a value of 1 indicates no under-relaxation.

bnd_stiffness_factor(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the stiffness factor for springs connected to boundary nodes.

boundary_distance_method(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the method used to evaluate the boundary distance for the diffusion coefficient calculation, when diffusion-based smoothing is enabled.

constant_factor(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the spring constant relaxation factor.

convergence_tolerance(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the convergence tolerance for spring-based solver.

diffusion_coeff_function(*args, **kwargs)#

Specifies whether the diffusion coefficient for diffusion-based smoothing is based on the boundary distance or the cell volume.

diffusion_coeff_parameter(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the diffusion coefficient parameter used for diffusion-based smoothing.

diffusion_fvm(*args, **kwargs)#

Answering yes at the prompt changes the diffusion-based smoothing method to the cell-based finite volume approach that was the default in releases prior to Fluent 15.0. Answering no at the prompt changes the diffusion-based smoothing method to the default node-based finite element method.

laplace_node_relaxation(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the Laplace boundary node relaxation factor.

max_iter(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the maximum number of iterations for spring-based solver.

poisson_ratio(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the Poisson’s ratio used for smoothing based on the linearly elastic solid model.

relative_convergence_tolerance(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the relative residual convergence tolerance for smoothing based on diffusion or the linearly elastic solid model.

skew_smooth_all_deforming_boundaries(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables skewness smoothing for all deforming dynamic boundary zones. This is enabled by default. If disabled, skewness smoothing is only applied to the deforming dynamic boundary zones that have smoothing explicitly enabled or use local face remeshing.

skew_smooth_cell_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the skewness threshold, above which cells will be smoothed using the skewness method.

skew_smooth_face_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the skewness threshold, above which faces will be smoothed using the skewness method.

skew_smooth_niter(*args, **kwargs)#

Sets the number of skewness-based smoothing cycles.

smooth_from_reference_position(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables smoothing from a reference position. Such smoothing may produce greater mesh quality consistency for stationary or moving meshes with periodic or quasi-periodic motion, and is only available when the smoothing method is based on diffusion or the linearly elastic solid model.

smoothing_method(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify the smoothing method used by the dynamic mesh model.

spring_on_all_elements(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables spring-based smoothing for all cell shapes; if disabled, the spring-based smoothing is applied based on the setting of the define/dynamic-mesh/controls/smoothing-parameters/spring-on-simplex-shapes? text command.

spring_on_simplex_elements(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable spring-based smoothing for tri/tet elements in mixed element zones.

verbosity(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the verbosity for spring smoothing.

steady_pseudo_time_control(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables the pseudo time step control in the graphical user interface.

dynamic_mesh(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables the dynamic mesh solver.

class events(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh events menu.

Methods:

export_event_file(*args, **kwargs)

Exports dynamic mesh events to file.

import_event_file(*args, **kwargs)

Imports dynamic mesh event file.
export_event_file(*args, **kwargs)#

Exports dynamic mesh events to file.

import_event_file(*args, **kwargs)#

Imports dynamic mesh event file.

class transient_settings(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the transient dynamic mesh settings menu. This text command is only available when you enable dynamic mesh using the prompts of the define/dynamic-mesh/dynamic-mesh? text command. Solver time must also be set to Transient.

Methods:

allow_second_order(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables second order transient scheme for dynamic mesh cases.

verbosity(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables transient scheme verbosity for dynamic mesh cases.
allow_second_order(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables second order transient scheme for dynamic mesh cases.

verbosity(*args, **kwargs)#

Enables/disables transient scheme verbosity for dynamic mesh cases.

class zones(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the dynamic mesh zones menu.

Methods:

create(*args, **kwargs)

Create dynamic zone.

delete(*args, **kwargs)

Deletes a dynamic zone.

insert_boundary_layer(*args, **kwargs)

Inserts a new cell zone.

insert_interior_layer(*args, **kwargs)

Inserts a new layer cell zone at a specified location.

list(*args, **kwargs)

Lists the dynamic zones.

remove_boundary_layer(*args, **kwargs)

Removes a cell zone.

remove_interior_layer(*args, **kwargs)

Removes an interior layer cell zone.
create(*args, **kwargs)#

Create dynamic zone.

delete(*args, **kwargs)#

Deletes a dynamic zone.

insert_boundary_layer(*args, **kwargs)#

Inserts a new cell zone.

insert_interior_layer(*args, **kwargs)#

Inserts a new layer cell zone at a specified location.

list(*args, **kwargs)#

Lists the dynamic zones.

remove_boundary_layer(*args, **kwargs)#

Removes a cell zone.

remove_interior_layer(*args, **kwargs)#

Removes an interior layer cell zone.