Import Field Data
You can import field data from an industry-standard CGNS file or from a simple custom text file. When using CGNS, you can select multiple files at the same time to speed up importing.
- CGNS (CFD General Notation System) is a file-format supported by FLUENT and many other CFD applications.
- Scalar fields are displayed in the viewer as points in 3D space. Vector fields are displayed as arrows, and you can modify the color and scale of the field. For more information about post-processing options for Field Data, see EDEM Analyst.
- In the Creator Tree, select Physics.
- In the Physics section, click Field Data Manager....
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In the Field Data Manager dialog box, click the
icon and then browse to the file containing field data.
- Optionally, double-click to edit the field name. For 2D fields, select
from the picklist to change its orientation. Use the
icon to delete any fields you may not need. You can select multiple fields with the Shift and Ctrl keys.
- Optionally, double-click to edit the field name. For 2D fields, select
from the picklist to change its orientation. Use the
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Repeat the same steps for any other fields that you want to import.
By default, imported fields are not displayed in the Viewer Window. To display a field in the Creator, select the relevant field from the dropdown list and then select the Display Field checkbox.
- Click Close.