controls#

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

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the dynamic mesh control menu.

Classes:

contact_parameters(path, service)

Enter the dynamic mesh contact detection menu.

implicit_update_parameters(path, service)

Enter the dynamic mesh implicit update menu.

in_cylinder_parameters(path, service)

Enter the dynamic mesh in-cylinder menu.

layering_parameters(path, service)

Enter the dynamic mesh layering menu.

periodic_displacement_parameters(path, service)

Enter the dynamic mesh periodic displacement menu.

remeshing_parameters(path, service)

Enter the dynamic mesh remeshing menu.

six_dof_parameters(path, service)

Enter the dynamic mesh six-dof menu.

smoothing_parameters(path, service)

Enter the dynamic mesh smoothing menu.

Methods:

in_cylinder_output(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable in-cylinder output.

layering(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable dynamic-layering in quad/hex cell zones.

remeshing(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable local remeshing in tri/tet and mixed cell zones.

smoothing(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable dynamic mesh smoothing.

steady_pseudo_time_control(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable pseudo time step control in user interface.
class contact_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the dynamic mesh contact detection menu.

Methods:

contact_face_zones(*args, **kwargs)

Select face zones involved in contact detection.

contact_method(*args, **kwargs)

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

contact_threshold(*args, **kwargs)

Specify threshold distance for contact detection.

contact_udf(*args, **kwargs)

Select UDF to be invoked when contact is detected.

flow_control(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable flow control.

render_contact_cells(*args, **kwargs)

Set the option to include contact-cells in post-processing.

update_contact_marks(*args, **kwargs)

Update which cells are marked in order to block flow in the contact region.

verbosity(*args, **kwargs)

Set the verbosity for contact-detection.

Classes:

flow_control_parameters(path, service)

Enter the flow control menu.
contact_face_zones(*args, **kwargs)#

Select face zones involved in contact detection.

contact_method(*args, **kwargs)#

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

contact_threshold(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify threshold distance for contact detection.

contact_udf(*args, **kwargs)#

Select UDF to be invoked when contact is detected.

flow_control(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable flow control.

class flow_control_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the flow control menu.

Methods:

create_flow_control_zone(*args, **kwargs)

Create a flow control zone.

delete_flow_control_zone(*args, **kwargs)

Delete a flow control zone.

solution_stabilization(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable the performance of additional iterations per time step and the application of solution controls to improve the stability of the solver.
create_flow_control_zone(*args, **kwargs)#

Create a flow control zone.

delete_flow_control_zone(*args, **kwargs)#

Delete a flow control zone.

solution_stabilization(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable the performance of additional iterations per time step and the application of solution controls to improve the stability of the solver.

render_contact_cells(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the option to include contact-cells in post-processing.

update_contact_marks(*args, **kwargs)#

Update which cells are marked in order to block flow in the contact region.

verbosity(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the verbosity for contact-detection.

class implicit_update_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the dynamic mesh implicit update menu.

Methods:

motion_relaxation(*args, **kwargs)

Specify motion relaxation of implicit update.

residual_criteria(*args, **kwargs)

Specify residual criteria of implicit update.

update_interval(*args, **kwargs)

Specify update interval of implicit update.
motion_relaxation(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify motion relaxation of implicit update.

residual_criteria(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify residual criteria of implicit update.

update_interval(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify update interval of implicit update.

in_cylinder_output(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable in-cylinder output.

class in_cylinder_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the dynamic mesh in-cylinder menu.

Methods:

crank_angle_step(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the crank angle step size.

crank_period(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the crank period.

max_crank_angle_step(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the maximum crank angle step size.

minimum_lift(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the minimum lift for in-cylinder valves.

modify_lift(*args, **kwargs)

Modify the lift curve (shift or scale).

piston_data(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the crank radius, connecting rod length, and piston pin offset.

piston_stroke_cutoff(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the cut off point for in-cylinder piston.

position_starting_mesh(*args, **kwargs)

Move mesh from top dead center to starting crank angle.

print_plot_lift(*args, **kwargs)

Print or plot valve lift curve.

starting_crank_angle(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the starting crank angle.
crank_angle_step(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify the crank angle step size.

crank_period(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify the crank period.

max_crank_angle_step(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify the maximum crank angle step size.

minimum_lift(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify the minimum lift for in-cylinder valves.

modify_lift(*args, **kwargs)#

Modify the lift curve (shift or scale).

piston_data(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify the crank radius, connecting rod length, and piston pin offset.

piston_stroke_cutoff(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify the cut off point for in-cylinder piston.

position_starting_mesh(*args, **kwargs)#

Move mesh from top dead center to starting crank angle.

print_plot_lift(*args, **kwargs)#

Print or plot valve lift curve.

starting_crank_angle(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify the starting crank angle.

layering(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable dynamic-layering in quad/hex cell zones.

class layering_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the dynamic mesh layering menu.

Methods:

collapse_factor(*args, **kwargs)

Set the factor determining when to collapse dynamic layers.

constant_height(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable layering based on constant height, else layering based on constant ratio.

split_factor(*args, **kwargs)

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

Set the factor determining when to collapse dynamic layers.

constant_height(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable layering based on constant height, else layering based on constant ratio.

split_factor(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the factor determining when to split dynamic layers.

class periodic_displacement_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the dynamic mesh periodic displacement 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)#

Enable/disable local remeshing in tri/tet and mixed cell zones.

class remeshing_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the dynamic mesh remeshing menu.

Methods:

cell_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)

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

face_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)

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

length_max(*args, **kwargs)

Set the length threshold above which cells will be remeshed.

length_min(*args, **kwargs)

Set the length threshold below which cells will be remeshed.

parallel_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable parallel remeshing for zone remeshing.

poly_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable poly remeshing.

remeshing_after_moving(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable optional remeshing after mesh motion to meet skewness threshold.

remeshing_methods(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable remeshing methods.

retain_size_distribution(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable retaining of size distribution.

size_remesh_interval(*args, **kwargs)

Set the interval (in time steps) when remeshing based on size is done.

sizing_funct_defaults(*args, **kwargs)

Set sizing function defaults.

sizing_funct_rate(*args, **kwargs)

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

sizing_funct_resolution(*args, **kwargs)

Set the sizing function resolution with respect to shortest boundary.

sizing_funct_variation(*args, **kwargs)

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

sizing_function(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable sizing function to control size based remeshing.

unified_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable unified remeshing.

zone_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable cell zone remeshing method.

Classes:

prism_controls(path, service)

Specify optional prism controls.

prism_layer_parameters(path, service)

Enter the dynamic mesh prism remeshing menu.

sizing_controls(path, service)

Specify optional sizing controls.
cell_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)#

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

face_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)#

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

length_max(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the length threshold above which cells will be remeshed.

length_min(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the length threshold below which cells will be remeshed.

parallel_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable parallel remeshing for zone remeshing.

poly_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable poly remeshing.

class prism_controls(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Specify optional prism controls.

Methods:

add(*args, **kwargs)

Add a new object.

delete(*args, **kwargs)

Delete an object.

edit(*args, **kwargs)

Edit an object.

list(*args, **kwargs)

List objects.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)

List properties of an object.
add(*args, **kwargs)#

Add a new object.

delete(*args, **kwargs)#

Delete an object.

edit(*args, **kwargs)#

Edit an object.

list(*args, **kwargs)#

List objects.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)#

List properties of an object.

class prism_layer_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the dynamic mesh prism remeshing menu.

Methods:

first_height(*args, **kwargs)

Set first cell height in the prism layer.

growth_rate(*args, **kwargs)

Set the geometric growth rate of the prism layer.

number_of_layers(*args, **kwargs)

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

Set first cell height in the prism layer.

growth_rate(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the geometric growth rate of the prism layer.

number_of_layers(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the number of elements in the prism layer.

remeshing_after_moving(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable optional remeshing after mesh motion to meet skewness threshold. Steady state dynamic mesh only.

remeshing_methods(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable remeshing methods.

retain_size_distribution(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable retaining of size distribution.

size_remesh_interval(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the interval (in time steps) when remeshing based on size is done.

class sizing_controls(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Specify optional sizing controls.

Methods:

add(*args, **kwargs)

Add a new object.

delete(*args, **kwargs)

Delete an object.

edit(*args, **kwargs)

Edit an object.

list(*args, **kwargs)

List objects.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)

List properties of an object.
add(*args, **kwargs)#

Add a new object.

delete(*args, **kwargs)#

Delete an object.

edit(*args, **kwargs)#

Edit an object.

list(*args, **kwargs)#

List objects.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)#

List properties of an object.

sizing_funct_defaults(*args, **kwargs)#

Set sizing function defaults.

sizing_funct_rate(*args, **kwargs)#

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

sizing_funct_resolution(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the sizing function resolution with respect to shortest boundary.

sizing_funct_variation(*args, **kwargs)#

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

sizing_function(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable sizing function to control size based remeshing.

unified_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable unified remeshing.

zone_remeshing(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable cell zone remeshing method.

class six_dof_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the dynamic mesh six-dof menu.

Methods:

create_properties(*args, **kwargs)

Create a set of Six DOF Properties.

delete_properties(*args, **kwargs)

Delete a set of Six DOF Properties.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)

List Six DOF Properties.

motion_history(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable writing position/orientation of six DOF zones to file.

motion_history_file_name(*args, **kwargs)

Location of six DOF motion history file.

second_order(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable second order six DOF solver.

x_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)

Specify x-component-of-gravity.

y_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)

Specify y-component-of-gravity.

z_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)

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

Create a set of Six DOF Properties.

delete_properties(*args, **kwargs)#

Delete a set of Six DOF Properties.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)#

List Six DOF Properties.

motion_history(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable writing position/orientation of six DOF zones to file.

motion_history_file_name(*args, **kwargs)#

Location of six DOF motion history file.

second_order(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable second order six DOF solver.

x_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify x-component-of-gravity.

y_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify y-component-of-gravity.

z_component_of_gravity(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify z-component-of-gravity.

smoothing(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable dynamic mesh smoothing.

class smoothing_parameters(path, service)#

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the dynamic mesh smoothing menu.

Methods:

amg_stabilization(*args, **kwargs)

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

bnd_node_relaxation(*args, **kwargs)

Set the spring boundary node relaxation factor.

bnd_stiffness_factor(*args, **kwargs)

Set the stiffness factor for springs connected to boundary nodes.

boundary_distance_method(*args, **kwargs)

Set the method used to evaluate the boundary distance for the diffusion coefficient calculation.

constant_factor(*args, **kwargs)

Set the spring constant relaxation factor.

convergence_tolerance(*args, **kwargs)

Set the convergence tolerance for spring-based solver.

diffusion_coeff_function(*args, **kwargs)

Specify whether the diffusion coefficient is based on the boundary distance or the cell volume.

diffusion_coeff_parameter(*args, **kwargs)

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

diffusion_fvm(*args, **kwargs)

Set the numerical method used for diffusion-based smoothing.

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)

Set the Poisson's ratio used by the linearly elastic solid model.

relative_convergence_tolerance(*args, **kwargs)

Set the relative residual convergence tolerance for diffusion-based (FVM) smoothing.

skew_smooth_all_deforming_boundaries(*args, ...)

Enable/disable skewness smoothing for all deforming dynamic boundary zones.

skew_smooth_cell_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)

Set the cell skewness threshold above which cells will be smoothed using the skewness method.

skew_smooth_face_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)

Set the face skewness threshold above which deforming boundary faces will be smoothed using the skewness method.

skew_smooth_niter(*args, **kwargs)

Set the number of skewness-based smoothing cycles.

smooth_from_reference_position(*args, **kwargs)

Enable smoothing from reference position.

smoothing_method(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the smoothing method used by the dynamic mesh model.

spring_on_all_elements(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable spring-based smoothing for all cell shapes.

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)#

Set the spring boundary node relaxation factor.

bnd_stiffness_factor(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the stiffness factor for springs connected to boundary nodes.

boundary_distance_method(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the method used to evaluate the boundary distance for the diffusion coefficient calculation.

constant_factor(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the spring constant relaxation factor.

convergence_tolerance(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the convergence tolerance for spring-based solver.

diffusion_coeff_function(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify whether the diffusion coefficient is based on the boundary distance or the cell volume.

diffusion_coeff_parameter(*args, **kwargs)#

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

diffusion_fvm(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the numerical method used for diffusion-based smoothing.

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)#

Set the Poisson’s ratio used by the linearly elastic solid model.

relative_convergence_tolerance(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the relative residual convergence tolerance for diffusion-based (FVM) smoothing.

skew_smooth_all_deforming_boundaries(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable skewness smoothing for all deforming dynamic boundary zones. If disabled, only the deforming dynamic boundary zones are smoothed which have smoothing explicitly enabled or use local face remeshing.

skew_smooth_cell_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the cell skewness threshold above which cells will be smoothed using the skewness method.

skew_smooth_face_skew_max(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the face skewness threshold above which deforming boundary faces will be smoothed using the skewness method.

skew_smooth_niter(*args, **kwargs)#

Set the number of skewness-based smoothing cycles.

smooth_from_reference_position(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable smoothing from reference position.

smoothing_method(*args, **kwargs)#

Specify the smoothing method used by the dynamic mesh model.

spring_on_all_elements(*args, **kwargs)#

Enable/disable spring-based smoothing for all cell shapes.

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)#

Enable/disable pseudo time step control in user interface.