Plotting Multiple Variables in the CFD-VIEW Plotter

Plotting two or more variables on same plot having values of different magnitude/scale becomes difficult or many times impossible. In these cases plotting data with multiple Y-axes becomes very useful and sometimes necessary.

CFD-VIEW v2006: Undo/Redo and Simple Transparency

In previous versions of CFD-VIEW, the undo/redo was limited to five operations. However, if the operations being performed were extremely large, then CFD-VIEW could become sluggish because of the large amount of data being stored. In v2006, CFD-VIEW now offers control over the level of undo/redo.

Creating Strip Charts in CFD-VIEW

The Strip Chart feature in CFD-VIEW is a very useful tool for analyzing time dependent quantities from transient simulations.  The feature can be found in the second row of the Operator Palette as shown.  This note provides you with an overview of how to use and implement the Strip Chart feature.

Making Plots Along Constant Radius Curves

How do I plot a variable along the circumference of a circle or circular arc? The above query has been made several times by CFD-ACE+ users.  In case of cylindrical geometry, it’s very useful to have a plot of the desired variable along a circle of certain radius.

Particle Tracing in CFD-VIEW

A Particle Trace or Streamline is the trajectory of a particle moving in a fluid. Being able to visualize/analyze this trajectory can be very helpful in understanding flow patterns and flow distribution.