Importing and Mapping Temperature Data

The results from the Abaqus analysis, exhaust-mod, contain an updated set of temperature data. Import the set into Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and map it onto the Fluid-Wall boundary using the same technique as described previously.

In a similar way as for the map-export process, record a macro for the process of importing the latest data from Abaqus, and mapping it onto the boundary. Include some additional steps in this macro, so that the simulation begins running once the data has been mapped.

To start recording the second macro:
  1. Click (Start Recording) to initiate the recording process.
  2. In the Save dialog, enter loopImportMap for the name of the Java macro.
  3. Click Save.
Proceed by importing the temperature data from the latest Abaqus analysis:
  1. Right-click the Imported Models > Abaqus: exhaust node and select Import CAE Solution Data.
  2. In the Open dialog, select the exhaust-mod.odb file and click Open.
  3. In the Import Data Options dialog:
    1. In the Abaqus Command box enter the command to launch Abaqus, for example, abaqus. On Windows, enter abaqus.bat. If your environment is not set to include the command automatically from a command prompt, enter the full path.
    2. Accept the remaining default settings by clicking OK.
      NoteDuring this operation Abaqus is launched in the background to read the data, therefore you must have access to Abaqus.


    The message Importing: Finished is displayed in the status bar when the operation is complete. The new set of imported temperature data can be visualized in the Imported Temperature scene you created earlier.
  4. Right-click the Imported Models > Abaqus: exhaust node and select Map data > Surface Data...
    The Map Imported Model Data dialog appears. This dialog lets you carry out mapping operations.
In this case, the INNER surface temperature data is mapped to the fluid wall boundary.
  1. In the Map Imported Model Data dialog:
    1. Set the following properties:
      Group box Property Setting
      Map Direction Imported Model to Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Activated
      Mapping Inputs Imported Surfaces Imported Surfaces > INNER
      Boundaries Regions > Fluid > Boundaries > Fluid-Wall
      Regions > Surface Extruder > Boundaries > Fluid.Fluid-Wall
      Data to map Imported Temperature
    2. Click Apply then Close.
    The Output window displays Done when the mapping process is complete. The results of the mapping operation can be visualized in the Mapped Imported Surface Temperature scene.