rapid_octree#

class ansys.fluent.core.meshing.tui_232.main_menu.mesh.rapid_octree(path, service)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the rapid octree menu, which provides text commands for using the Rapid Octree mesher.

Classes:

advanced_meshing_options(path, service)

Advanced and experimental options for octree mesh generation.

boundary_layer_mesh_configuration(path, service)

Define anisotropic refinements of the projection layer (prismatic layers).

mesh_sizing(path, service)

Enters the mesh sizing menu, which allows you to define the cell sizes.

refinement_regions(path, service)

Enters the rapid octree refinement region menu, which allows you to manage the refinement regions.

Methods:

boundary_mesh_optimization(*args, **kwargs)

Enable optimization to improve orthogonality at the boundary mesh.

boundary_treatment(*args, **kwargs)

Selects the boundary treatment option.

bounding_box(*args, **kwargs)

Defines/modifies the bounding box around the geometry.

create(*args, **kwargs)

Creates a mesh using the Rapid Octree mesher.

create_stair_step_mesh(*args, **kwargs)

Create rapid octree mesh with a cartesian boundary approximation.

delete_poor_quality_cells(*args, **kwargs)

Delete all cells with orthogonal-quality less than 0.01.

distribute_geometry(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables the distribution of the input geometry across partitions / compute nodes, so that it is not copied to each process.

dry_run(*args, **kwargs)

If yes: Just print diagnostic information, do not create a mesh.

estimate_cell_count(*args, **kwargs)

Give a quick estimate about the expected number of cells.

flow_volume(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies the volume to be filled by the mesh.

geometry(*args, **kwargs)

Allows you to apply the Rapid Octree mesher to a defined mesh object or geometry object rather than all available surface zones.

improve_geometry_resolution(*args, **kwargs)

Enables improved geometry resolution.

is_manifold_geo(*args, **kwargs)

Set to yes if the geomety is manifold (speed up mesh generation).

reset_bounding_box(*args, **kwargs)

Redefines the bounding box extents to encompass all of the surfaces of the currently selected geometry, and updates the base length scale used in the mesh generation process.

undo_last_meshing_operation(*args, **kwargs)

Attempts to restore the object state (including its surfaces) as it was prior to the meshing operation performed by the Rapid Octree mesher.

verbosity(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the verbosity of the messages printed by the Rapid Octree mesher.
class advanced_meshing_options(path, service)

Bases: TUIMenu

Advanced and experimental options for octree mesh generation.

Methods:

activate_projection_layer_improvement_algorithm(...)

Force the projection algorithm to do smoothing expansion without prisms defined.

aspect_ratio_skewness_limit(*args, **kwargs)

Ignore cells with higher skew in aspect ratio improvement.

distance_erosion_factor(*args, **kwargs)

Set distance erosion factor as a factor of prism edge length.

max_num_inflection_point_iter(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the maximum number of iterations for inflection point removal during projection front fix.

mesh_optimization_scheme(*args, **kwargs)

Set optimization scheme for boundary mesh optimization in projection meshing.

projection_priority_zones(*args, **kwargs)

Prioritize zone association of faces crossing multiple boundary zones.

pseudo_normal_mode(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the mode for cumputing projection front sudo normals.

rename_bounding_box_zones(*args, **kwargs)

Set flag to change naming scheme of bounding box surface zones.

smooth_mesh_coarsening(*args, **kwargs)

Activte smoother mesh coarseing algorightm.

target_bnd_face_warp(*args, **kwargs)

Set target face warpage for boundary faces in mesh (-1.0 - 1.0).

target_cell_orthoskew(*args, **kwargs)

Set target orthoskew in mesh (0.0-1.0).

target_int_face_warp(*args, **kwargs)

Set target face warpage for interior faces in mesh (-1.0 - 1.0).
activate_projection_layer_improvement_algorithm(*args, **kwargs)

Force the projection algorithm to do smoothing expansion without prisms defined.

aspect_ratio_skewness_limit(*args, **kwargs)

Ignore cells with higher skew in aspect ratio improvement.

distance_erosion_factor(*args, **kwargs)

Set distance erosion factor as a factor of prism edge length.

max_num_inflection_point_iter(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the maximum number of iterations for inflection point removal during projection front fix.

mesh_optimization_scheme(*args, **kwargs)

Set optimization scheme for boundary mesh optimization in projection meshing.

projection_priority_zones(*args, **kwargs)

Prioritize zone association of faces crossing multiple boundary zones.

pseudo_normal_mode(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the mode for cumputing projection front sudo normals.

rename_bounding_box_zones(*args, **kwargs)

Set flag to change naming scheme of bounding box surface zones.

smooth_mesh_coarsening(*args, **kwargs)

Activte smoother mesh coarseing algorightm. Will increase runtime!.

target_bnd_face_warp(*args, **kwargs)

Set target face warpage for boundary faces in mesh (-1.0 - 1.0). Higher values are likely to increase pullback.

target_cell_orthoskew(*args, **kwargs)

Set target orthoskew in mesh (0.0-1.0). Smaller values are likely to increase pullback.

target_int_face_warp(*args, **kwargs)

Set target face warpage for interior faces in mesh (-1.0 - 1.0). Higher values are likely to increase pullback.

class boundary_layer_mesh_configuration(path, service)

Bases: TUIMenu

Define anisotropic refinements of the projection layer (prismatic layers).

Methods:

add(*args, **kwargs)

Add a boudnary layer definition.

delete(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the number of prismatic layers for surface zones.

delete_all(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the number of prismatic layers for surface zones.

edit(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the number of prismatic layers for surface zones.

list(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the number of prismatic layers for surface zones.
add(*args, **kwargs)

Add a boudnary layer definition.

delete(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the number of prismatic layers for surface zones.

delete_all(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the number of prismatic layers for surface zones.

edit(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the number of prismatic layers for surface zones.

list(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the number of prismatic layers for surface zones.

boundary_mesh_optimization(*args, **kwargs)

Enable optimization to improve orthogonality at the boundary mesh.

boundary_treatment(*args, **kwargs)

Selects the boundary treatment option. Enter 0 for the Boundary Projection treatment or 1 for the Cartesian Snapping treatment.

bounding_box(*args, **kwargs)

Defines/modifies the bounding box around the geometry.

create(*args, **kwargs)

Creates a mesh using the Rapid Octree mesher.

create_stair_step_mesh(*args, **kwargs)

Create rapid octree mesh with a cartesian boundary approximation.

delete_poor_quality_cells(*args, **kwargs)

Delete all cells with orthogonal-quality less than 0.01.

distribute_geometry(*args, **kwargs)

Enables/disables the distribution of the input geometry across partitions / compute nodes, so that it is not copied to each process. This reduces the memory requirements of the mesh generation significantly, especially for geometries with a high number of triangles. Note that this geometric distribution is enabled by default and is automatically deactivated if the geometry is not fully enclosed by the defined bounding box.

dry_run(*args, **kwargs)

If yes: Just print diagnostic information, do not create a mesh.

estimate_cell_count(*args, **kwargs)

Give a quick estimate about the expected number of cells.

flow_volume(*args, **kwargs)

Specifies the volume to be filled by the mesh.

geometry(*args, **kwargs)

Allows you to apply the Rapid Octree mesher to a defined mesh object or geometry object rather than all available surface zones. Note that using a mesh object with multiple volumetric regions allows you to generate multiple disconnected cell zones that can be coupled by a non-conformal mesh interface in the solution mode; all other input objects result in the creation of a single volume / cell zone.

improve_geometry_resolution(*args, **kwargs)

Enables improved geometry resolution.

is_manifold_geo(*args, **kwargs)

Set to yes if the geomety is manifold (speed up mesh generation).

class mesh_sizing(path, service)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the mesh sizing menu, which allows you to define the cell sizes.

Methods:

add_surface_sizing(*args, **kwargs)

Add a size function definition.

boundary_cell_size(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the default cell size for the geometry.

boundary_layers(*args, **kwargs)

Set the minimum number of constant-size cells adjacent to the geometry.

buffer_layers(*args, **kwargs)

Set the number of buffer layers.

change_surface_sizing(*args, **kwargs)

Change a size function definition.

clear_all_surface_sizings(*args, **kwargs)

Delete all size function definitions.

delete_surface_sizing(*args, **kwargs)

Delete a size function definition.

feature_angle_refinement(*args, **kwargs)

Defines the angular threshold and number of refinement levels for features.

list_surface_sizings(*args, **kwargs)

List all size function definitions.

max_cell_size(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the maximum cell size in the octree mesh.

mesh_coarsening_exponent(*args, **kwargs)

Set the exponent for mesh coarsening.

surface_coarsening_layers(*args, **kwargs)

Set the minimum number of constant-size cells adjacent to the geometry.
add_surface_sizing(*args, **kwargs)

Add a size function definition.

boundary_cell_size(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the default cell size for the geometry.

boundary_layers(*args, **kwargs)

Set the minimum number of constant-size cells adjacent to the geometry.

buffer_layers(*args, **kwargs)

Set the number of buffer layers.

change_surface_sizing(*args, **kwargs)

Change a size function definition.

clear_all_surface_sizings(*args, **kwargs)

Delete all size function definitions.

delete_surface_sizing(*args, **kwargs)

Delete a size function definition.

feature_angle_refinement(*args, **kwargs)

Defines the angular threshold and number of refinement levels for features. This text command is only available when the Boundary Projection treatment is selected through the /mesh/rapid-octree/boundary-treatment text command.

list_surface_sizings(*args, **kwargs)

List all size function definitions.

max_cell_size(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the maximum cell size in the octree mesh.

mesh_coarsening_exponent(*args, **kwargs)

Set the exponent for mesh coarsening.

surface_coarsening_layers(*args, **kwargs)

Set the minimum number of constant-size cells adjacent to the geometry.

class refinement_regions(path, service)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enters the rapid octree refinement region menu, which allows you to manage the refinement regions.

Methods:

add(*args, **kwargs)

Adds a refinement region to the domain.

delete(*args, **kwargs)

Deletes a refinement region.

edit(*args, **kwargs)

Edit a refinement region definition.

list(*args, **kwargs)

Lists all of the refinement regions.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)

List the properties of a refinement region definition.
add(*args, **kwargs)

Adds a refinement region to the domain.

delete(*args, **kwargs)

Deletes a refinement region.

edit(*args, **kwargs)

Edit a refinement region definition.

list(*args, **kwargs)

Lists all of the refinement regions.

list_properties(*args, **kwargs)

List the properties of a refinement region definition.

reset_bounding_box(*args, **kwargs)

Redefines the bounding box extents to encompass all of the surfaces of the currently selected geometry, and updates the base length scale used in the mesh generation process.

undo_last_meshing_operation(*args, **kwargs)

Attempts to restore the object state (including its surfaces) as it was prior to the meshing operation performed by the Rapid Octree mesher.

verbosity(*args, **kwargs)

Sets the verbosity of the messages printed by the Rapid Octree mesher.