graphics

class ansys.fluent.core.meshing.tui_232.main_menu.preferences.graphics(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the menu for preferences covering appearance.

Methods:

animation_option(*args, **kwargs)	Specify whether the entire model or just a wireframe is shown during manipulations in the graphics window.
backface_cull(*args, **kwargs)	.
double_buffering(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable double-buffering, which reduces screen flicker, but may use more memory on some machines.
enable_non_object_based_workflow(*args, **kwargs)	.
event_poll_interval(*args, **kwargs)	.
event_poll_timeout(*args, **kwargs)	.
force_key_frame_animation_markers_to_off(...)	.
graphics_window_line_width(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the thickness of lines that appear in the graphics window.
graphics_window_point_symbol(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the symbol used for indicating points in the graphics window (like the points in an XY plot).
hidden_surface_removal_method(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the method for removing hidden surfaces.
higher_resolution_graphics_window_line_width(...)	.
lower_resolution_graphics_window_line_width(...)	.
marker_drawing_mode(*args, **kwargs)	.
max_graphics_text_size(*args, **kwargs)	.
min_graphics_text_size(*args, **kwargs)	.
plot_legend_margin(*args, **kwargs)	.
point_tool_size(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the size of the point tool (10-100).
remove_partition_lines(*args, **kwargs)	.
remove_partition_lines_tolerance(*args, **kwargs)	.
rotation_centerpoint_visible(*args, **kwargs)	.
scroll_wheel_event_end_timer(*args, **kwargs)	.
set_camera_normal_to_surface_increments(...)	.
show_hidden_lines(*args, **kwargs)	.
show_hidden_surfaces(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable the display of hidden surfaces.
surface_general_displacement(*args, **kwargs)	.
switch_to_open_glfor_remote_visualization(...)	.
test_use_external_function(*args, **kwargs)	.
text_window_line_width(*args, **kwargs)	.

Classes:

boundary_markers(service, version, mode, path)	Enter the boundary markers menu.
colormap_settings(service, version, mode, path)	Enter the colormap settings menu.
embedded_windows(service, version, mode, path)	.
export_video_settings(service, version, ...)	.
graphics_effects(service, version, mode, path)	Enter the graphics effects menu.
hardcopy_settings(service, version, mode, path)	Enter the menu for saving picture settings.
lighting(service, version, mode, path)	Enter the lighting menu.
manage_hoops_memory(service, version, mode, path)	.
material_effects(service, version, mode, path)	.
meshing_mode(service, version, mode, path)	Enter the menu for meshing-specific graphics settings.
performance(service, version, mode, path)	Enter the menu for selecting the predefined graphics effects settings.
transparency(service, version, mode, path)	.
vector_settings(service, version, mode, path)	.

animation_option(*args, **kwargs)

Specify whether the entire model or just a wireframe is shown during manipulations in the graphics window.

backface_cull(*args, **kwargs)

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class boundary_markers(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the boundary markers menu.

Methods:

color_option(*args, **kwargs)	Specify whether boundary markers are a fixed color or if they match the color of the surface they are identifying.
enabled(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable boundary marker display.
exclude_from_bounding(*args, **kwargs)	.
inlet_color(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the color of the inlet boundary markers.
marker_fraction(*args, **kwargs)	Specify marker density factor (0.1-1).
marker_size_limiting_scale_multiplier(*args, ...)	.
markers_limit(*args, **kwargs)	.
outlet_color(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the color of the outlet boundary markers.
scale_marker(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the scale factor for the boundary markers (0.1-10), which controls the overall size of the markers.
show_inlet_markers(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable the display of boundary markers for inlets.
show_outlet_markers(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable the display of boundary markers for outlets.

color_option(*args, **kwargs)

Specify whether boundary markers are a fixed color or if they match the color of the surface they are identifying.

enabled(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable boundary marker display.

exclude_from_bounding(*args, **kwargs)

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inlet_color(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the color of the inlet boundary markers.

marker_fraction(*args, **kwargs)

Specify marker density factor (0.1-1).

marker_size_limiting_scale_multiplier(*args, **kwargs)

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markers_limit(*args, **kwargs)

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outlet_color(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the color of the outlet boundary markers.

scale_marker(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the scale factor for the boundary markers (0.1-10), which controls the overall size of the markers.

show_inlet_markers(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable the display of boundary markers for inlets.

show_outlet_markers(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable the display of boundary markers for outlets.

class colormap_settings(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the colormap settings menu.

Methods:

alignment(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the default colormap location.
aspect_ratio_when_horizontal(*args, **kwargs)	.
aspect_ratio_when_vertical(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the length vs.
auto_refit_on_resize(*args, **kwargs)	.
automatic_resize(*args, **kwargs)	.
border_style(*args, **kwargs)	Specify how/when the colormap border appears.
colormap(*args, **kwargs)	Choose the default colormap.
isolines_position_offset(*args, **kwargs)	.
labels(*args, **kwargs)	Specify whether there is a label for every colormap value or if some are skipped.
levels(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the default colormap size.
log_scale(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable the use of a logarithmic scale for the colormap.
major_length_to_screen_ratio_when_horizontal(...)	.
major_length_to_screen_ratio_when_vertical(...)	Choose the length of the colormap as a fraction of graphics window height, when the colormap is vertical.
margin_from_edge_to_screen_ratio(*args, **kwargs)	.
max_size_scale_factor(*args, **kwargs)	.
min_size_scale_factor(*args, **kwargs)	.
number_format_precision(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the colormap number label precision.
number_format_type(*args, **kwargs)	Specify how colormap numbers are displayed.
preserve_aspect_ratio_for_hardcopy(*args, ...)	.
show_colormap(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable the display of colormaps.
skip_value(*args, **kwargs)	Specify how many number labels are skipped in the colormap.
text_behavior(*args, **kwargs)	Specify whether colormap label text automatically scales with the colormap size.
text_font_automatic_horizontal_size(*args, ...)	.
text_font_automatic_size(*args, **kwargs)	.
text_font_automatic_units(*args, **kwargs)	.
text_font_automatic_vertical_size(*args, ...)	Specify the initial font size as a ratio of the colormap overall size, for vertically aligned colormaps.
text_font_fixed_horizontal_size(*args, **kwargs)	.
text_font_fixed_size(*args, **kwargs)	Set the font size for colormap labels.
text_font_fixed_units(*args, **kwargs)	.
text_font_fixed_vertical_size(*args, **kwargs)	.
text_font_name(*args, **kwargs)	.
text_truncation_limit_for_horizontal_colormaps(...)	.
text_truncation_limit_for_vertical_colormaps(...)	.
type(*args, **kwargs)	Specify whether the colormap appearance is smooth or banded.
use_no_sub_windows(*args, **kwargs)	.

alignment(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the default colormap location.

aspect_ratio_when_horizontal(*args, **kwargs)

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aspect_ratio_when_vertical(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the length vs. width ratio for a vertical colormap, which controls the thickness of the colormap; smaller values mean a thicker colormap.

auto_refit_on_resize(*args, **kwargs)

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automatic_resize(*args, **kwargs)

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border_style(*args, **kwargs)

Specify how/when the colormap border appears.

colormap(*args, **kwargs)

Choose the default colormap.

isolines_position_offset(*args, **kwargs)

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labels(*args, **kwargs)

Specify whether there is a label for every colormap value or if some are skipped.

levels(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the default colormap size.

log_scale(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable the use of a logarithmic scale for the colormap.

major_length_to_screen_ratio_when_horizontal(*args, **kwargs)

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major_length_to_screen_ratio_when_vertical(*args, **kwargs)

Choose the length of the colormap as a fraction of graphics window height, when the colormap is vertical.

margin_from_edge_to_screen_ratio(*args, **kwargs)

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max_size_scale_factor(*args, **kwargs)

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min_size_scale_factor(*args, **kwargs)

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number_format_precision(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the colormap number label precision.

number_format_type(*args, **kwargs)

Specify how colormap numbers are displayed.

preserve_aspect_ratio_for_hardcopy(*args, **kwargs)

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show_colormap(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable the display of colormaps.

skip_value(*args, **kwargs)

Specify how many number labels are skipped in the colormap.

text_behavior(*args, **kwargs)

Specify whether colormap label text automatically scales with the colormap size.

text_font_automatic_horizontal_size(*args, **kwargs)

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text_font_automatic_size(*args, **kwargs)

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text_font_automatic_units(*args, **kwargs)

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text_font_automatic_vertical_size(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the initial font size as a ratio of the colormap overall size, for vertically aligned colormaps.

text_font_fixed_horizontal_size(*args, **kwargs)

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text_font_fixed_size(*args, **kwargs)

Set the font size for colormap labels.

text_font_fixed_units(*args, **kwargs)

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text_font_fixed_vertical_size(*args, **kwargs)

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text_font_name(*args, **kwargs)

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text_truncation_limit_for_horizontal_colormaps(*args, **kwargs)

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text_truncation_limit_for_vertical_colormaps(*args, **kwargs)

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type(*args, **kwargs)

Specify whether the colormap appearance is smooth or banded.

use_no_sub_windows(*args, **kwargs)

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double_buffering(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable double-buffering, which reduces screen flicker, but may use more memory on some machines.

class embedded_windows(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

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Methods:

default_embedded_mesh_windows_view(*args, ...)	.
default_embedded_windows_view(*args, **kwargs)	.
save_embedded_window_layout(*args, **kwargs)	.
show_border_for_embedded_window(*args, **kwargs)	.

default_embedded_mesh_windows_view(*args, **kwargs)

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default_embedded_windows_view(*args, **kwargs)

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save_embedded_window_layout(*args, **kwargs)

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show_border_for_embedded_window(*args, **kwargs)

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enable_non_object_based_workflow(*args, **kwargs)

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event_poll_interval(*args, **kwargs)

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event_poll_timeout(*args, **kwargs)

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class export_video_settings(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

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Classes:

advanced_video_quality_options(service, ...)

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Methods:

video_format(*args, **kwargs)	.
video_fps(*args, **kwargs)	.
video_quality(*args, **kwargs)	.
video_resoution_x(*args, **kwargs)	.
video_resoution_y(*args, **kwargs)	.
video_scale(*args, **kwargs)	.
video_smooth_scaling(*args, **kwargs)	.
video_use_frame_resolution(*args, **kwargs)	.

class advanced_video_quality_options(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

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Methods:

bit_rate_quality(*args, **kwargs)	.
bitrate(*args, **kwargs)	.
compression_method(*args, **kwargs)	.
enable_h264(*args, **kwargs)	.

bit_rate_quality(*args, **kwargs)

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bitrate(*args, **kwargs)

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compression_method(*args, **kwargs)

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enable_h264(*args, **kwargs)

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video_format(*args, **kwargs)

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video_fps(*args, **kwargs)

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video_quality(*args, **kwargs)

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video_resoution_x(*args, **kwargs)

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video_resoution_y(*args, **kwargs)

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video_scale(*args, **kwargs)

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video_smooth_scaling(*args, **kwargs)

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video_use_frame_resolution(*args, **kwargs)

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force_key_frame_animation_markers_to_off(*args, **kwargs)

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class graphics_effects(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the graphics effects menu.

Methods:

ambient_occlusion_enabled(*args, **kwargs)	.
ambient_occlusion_quality(*args, **kwargs)	.
ambient_occlusion_strength(*args, **kwargs)	.
anti_aliasing(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable the smoothing of lines and text.
bloom_blur(*args, **kwargs)	.
bloom_enabled(*args, **kwargs)	.
bloom_strength(*args, **kwargs)	.
grid_color(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the color of the grid lines when the ground plane grid is shown.
grid_plane_count(*args, **kwargs)	.
grid_plane_enabled(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable the display of the ground plane grid.
grid_plane_offset(*args, **kwargs)	Set the grid plane offset from the model as a percentage of the model size.
grid_plane_size_factor(*args, **kwargs)	.
plane_direction(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the direction of the plane for the ground plane grid and reflections.
reflections_enabled(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable model reflections (mirror-type reflections).
shadow_map_enabled(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable dynamic shadows, which show shadows of geometric entities on other objects based on lighting and object orientation.
show_edge_reflections(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable the display of model edges in reflections.
show_marker_reflections(*args, **kwargs)	.
simple_shadows_enabled(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable the display of static shadows on the ground plane.
update_after_mouse_release(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable the updating of graphics effects as a model is being manipulated in the graphics window.

ambient_occlusion_enabled(*args, **kwargs)

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ambient_occlusion_quality(*args, **kwargs)

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ambient_occlusion_strength(*args, **kwargs)

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anti_aliasing(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable the smoothing of lines and text.

bloom_blur(*args, **kwargs)

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bloom_enabled(*args, **kwargs)

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bloom_strength(*args, **kwargs)

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grid_color(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the color of the grid lines when the ground plane grid is shown.

grid_plane_count(*args, **kwargs)

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grid_plane_enabled(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable the display of the ground plane grid.

grid_plane_offset(*args, **kwargs)

Set the grid plane offset from the model as a percentage of the model size.

grid_plane_size_factor(*args, **kwargs)

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plane_direction(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the direction of the plane for the ground plane grid and reflections.

reflections_enabled(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable model reflections (mirror-type reflections).

shadow_map_enabled(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable dynamic shadows, which show shadows of geometric entities on other objects based on lighting and object orientation.

show_edge_reflections(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable the display of model edges in reflections. Note that this can negatively affect performance.

show_marker_reflections(*args, **kwargs)

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simple_shadows_enabled(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable the display of static shadows on the ground plane.

update_after_mouse_release(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable the updating of graphics effects as a model is being manipulated in the graphics window.

graphics_window_line_width(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the thickness of lines that appear in the graphics window.

graphics_window_point_symbol(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the symbol used for indicating points in the graphics window (like the points in an XY plot).

class hardcopy_settings(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the menu for saving picture settings.

Methods:

export_edges_for_avz(*args, **kwargs)	.
hardcopy_driver(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the default format for saving pictures.
hardcopy_line_width(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the thinkness of lines for saved pictures.
hardware_image_accel(*args, **kwargs)	.
post_script_permission_override(*args, **kwargs)	.
save_embedded_hardcopies_separately(*args, ...)	.
save_embedded_windows_in_hardcopy(*args, ...)	.
transparent_embedded_windows(*args, **kwargs)	.

export_edges_for_avz(*args, **kwargs)

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hardcopy_driver(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the default format for saving pictures.

hardcopy_line_width(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the thinkness of lines for saved pictures.

hardware_image_accel(*args, **kwargs)

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post_script_permission_override(*args, **kwargs)

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save_embedded_hardcopies_separately(*args, **kwargs)

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save_embedded_windows_in_hardcopy(*args, **kwargs)

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transparent_embedded_windows(*args, **kwargs)

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hidden_surface_removal_method(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the method for removing hidden surfaces. These methods vary in speed and quality, depending on your machine.

higher_resolution_graphics_window_line_width(*args, **kwargs)

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class lighting(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the lighting menu.

Methods:

ambient_light_intensity(*args, **kwargs)	.
headlight(*args, **kwargs)	Turn the headlight on or off or set it as automatic.
headlight_intensity(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the intensity of the headlight.
lighting_method(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the default lighting method.

ambient_light_intensity(*args, **kwargs)

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headlight(*args, **kwargs)

Turn the headlight on or off or set it as automatic.

headlight_intensity(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the intensity of the headlight.

lighting_method(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the default lighting method.

lower_resolution_graphics_window_line_width(*args, **kwargs)

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class manage_hoops_memory(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

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Methods:

enabled(*args, **kwargs)	.
hsfimport_limit(*args, **kwargs)	.

enabled(*args, **kwargs)

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hsfimport_limit(*args, **kwargs)

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marker_drawing_mode(*args, **kwargs)

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class material_effects(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

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Methods:

decimation_filter(*args, **kwargs)	.
parameterization_source(*args, **kwargs)	.
tiling_style(*args, **kwargs)	.

decimation_filter(*args, **kwargs)

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parameterization_source(*args, **kwargs)

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tiling_style(*args, **kwargs)

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max_graphics_text_size(*args, **kwargs)

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class meshing_mode(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the menu for meshing-specific graphics settings.

Methods:

graphics_window_display_timeout(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable graphics window display timeout.
graphics_window_display_timeout_value(*args, ...)	Specify the graphics window display timeout value.

graphics_window_display_timeout(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable graphics window display timeout.

graphics_window_display_timeout_value(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the graphics window display timeout value.

min_graphics_text_size(*args, **kwargs)

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class performance(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the menu for selecting the predefined graphics effects settings.

Classes:

fast_display_mode(service, version, mode, path)	.
minimum_frame_rate(service, version, mode, path)	Enter the menu for minimum frame-rate settings.

Methods:

optimize_for(*args, **kwargs)	Choose a preset selection for how graphics are displayed.
ratio_of_target_frame_rate_to_classify_heavy_geometry(...)	.
ratio_of_target_frame_rate_to_declassify_heavy_geometry(...)	.

class fast_display_mode(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

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Methods:

culling(*args, **kwargs)	.
faces_shown(*args, **kwargs)	.
markers_decimation(*args, **kwargs)	.
nodes_shown(*args, **kwargs)	.
perimeter_edges_shown(*args, **kwargs)	.
silhouette_shown(*args, **kwargs)	.
status(*args, **kwargs)	.
transparency(*args, **kwargs)	.

culling(*args, **kwargs)

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faces_shown(*args, **kwargs)

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markers_decimation(*args, **kwargs)

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nodes_shown(*args, **kwargs)

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perimeter_edges_shown(*args, **kwargs)

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silhouette_shown(*args, **kwargs)

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status(*args, **kwargs)

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transparency(*args, **kwargs)

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class minimum_frame_rate(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

Enter the menu for minimum frame-rate settings.

Methods:

dynamic_adjustment(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable dynamic adjustment of quality loss per frame to get to the desired frame rate.
enabled(*args, **kwargs)	Enable/disable minimum frame rate.
fixed_culling_value(*args, **kwargs)	.
maximum_culling_threshold(*args, **kwargs)	With minimum frame rate enabled, Fluent will not cull beyond this number of pixels.
minimum_culling_threshold(*args, **kwargs)	With minimum frame rate enabled, Fluent will cull at least this number of pixels.
target_fps(*args, **kwargs)	Specify the target frames-per-second.

dynamic_adjustment(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable dynamic adjustment of quality loss per frame to get to the desired frame rate.

enabled(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable minimum frame rate.

fixed_culling_value(*args, **kwargs)

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maximum_culling_threshold(*args, **kwargs)

With minimum frame rate enabled, Fluent will not cull beyond this number of pixels.

minimum_culling_threshold(*args, **kwargs)

With minimum frame rate enabled, Fluent will cull at least this number of pixels.

target_fps(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the target frames-per-second.

optimize_for(*args, **kwargs)

Choose a preset selection for how graphics are displayed.

ratio_of_target_frame_rate_to_classify_heavy_geometry(*args, **kwargs)

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ratio_of_target_frame_rate_to_declassify_heavy_geometry(*args, **kwargs)

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plot_legend_margin(*args, **kwargs)

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point_tool_size(*args, **kwargs)

Specify the size of the point tool (10-100).

remove_partition_lines(*args, **kwargs)

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remove_partition_lines_tolerance(*args, **kwargs)

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rotation_centerpoint_visible(*args, **kwargs)

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scroll_wheel_event_end_timer(*args, **kwargs)

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set_camera_normal_to_surface_increments(*args, **kwargs)

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show_hidden_lines(*args, **kwargs)

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show_hidden_surfaces(*args, **kwargs)

Enable/disable the display of hidden surfaces.

surface_general_displacement(*args, **kwargs)

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switch_to_open_glfor_remote_visualization(*args, **kwargs)

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test_use_external_function(*args, **kwargs)

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text_window_line_width(*args, **kwargs)

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class transparency(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

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Methods:

algorithm_for_modern_drivers(*args, **kwargs)	.
depth_peeling_layers(*args, **kwargs)	.
depth_peeling_preference(*args, **kwargs)	.
quick_moves(*args, **kwargs)	.
zsort_options(*args, **kwargs)	.

algorithm_for_modern_drivers(*args, **kwargs)

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depth_peeling_layers(*args, **kwargs)

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depth_peeling_preference(*args, **kwargs)

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quick_moves(*args, **kwargs)

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zsort_options(*args, **kwargs)

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class vector_settings(service, version, mode, path)

Bases: TUIMenu

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Methods:

arrow3_dradius1_factor(*args, **kwargs)	.
arrow3_dradius2_factor(*args, **kwargs)	.
arrowhead3_dradius1_factor(*args, **kwargs)	.
line_arrow3_dperpendicular_radius(*args, ...)	.

arrow3_dradius1_factor(*args, **kwargs)

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arrow3_dradius2_factor(*args, **kwargs)

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arrowhead3_dradius1_factor(*args, **kwargs)

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line_arrow3_dperpendicular_radius(*args, **kwargs)

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