Define Turbulence Source Regions
Use the Turbulence tool to generate turbulence source regions.
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From the Setup ribbon, click the
Turbulence tool.
Figure 1.
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In the modeling window, select a part on which you
would like to place the turbulence source.
A turbulence source consisting of a turbulence generating plane and a mesh control box is created.
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Re-size the mesh control box by completing one of the following:
- Click and drag a face of the mesh control box.
Figure 2.
- In the microdialog, click
and adjust the Length, Width, and Height.
Note: Resizing the mesh control box automatically re-sizes the plane. - Click and drag a face of the mesh control box.
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Click
and use the graphical manipulators to move the turbulence source.
Figure 3.
- Optional:
In the microdialog, click
and define turbulence source region settings.
Figure 4.
Tip: After changing a value in the microdialog, clicknext to the edited value to reset it.
- Optional:
Use a turbulence source without mesh control.
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From the guide bar, complete one of the following:
- Select
to confirm your selection and continue creating turbulence source regions.
- Select
to confirm your selection and exit the tool.
- Select