Importing Temperature Data from TAITherm

This section describes how to import temperature data from TAITherm. In TAITherm models, the solution data is available at face centroids.

  1. Right-click the Imported Models > [TAITherm Model] node and select Import CAE Solution Data...
  2. In the Open dialog, set Files of Type to RadTherm Patran Neutral files (*.ntl, *.neu), and then select the TAITherm output file containing the solution data.
  3. In the Import Data Options dialog, set Data Type to Cell.


    Avoid setting Data Type to Vertex. If you choose Vertex, before importing the solution, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ interpolates the data from the face centroids to the vertices of the TAITherm model. When you then map the imported data onto the Simcenter STAR-CCM+ model, the mapper has to reinterpolate the vertex data to the face centroids.
  4. Click OK.
    The imported temperature becomes available as a field function in Simcenter STAR-CCM+.