Visualizing the Solution

Visualize the solution while it is being updated by plotting velocity vectors on an x-y section bisecting the problem geometry.

  1. Create the section:
    1. Right-click the Derived Parts node and select New > Section > Plane Section.
    2. In the Create Section dialog, set the following properties:
      Property Setting
      Input Parts [Rotating, Blower Surround]
      Origin [0.0, 0.0, 0.0] m,m,m
      Normal [0.0, 0.0, 1.0] m,m,m
      Display No Displayer
    3. Click Create and then Close.
  2. Create the vector scene:
    1. Right-click the Scenes node and select New > Vector.
    2. Select the Scenes > Vector Scene 1 > Vector 1 > Parts node from the simulation tree and set Parts to Derived Parts > Plane Section.
    3. Similarly, select the Vector Scene 1 > Outline > Parts node and edit Parts so that the only part is Plane Section.
    4. In the Vis toolbar, click the camera icon and select Projection Mode > Parallel.
    5. From the same menu, select Views > +Z > Up +Y.
  3. To show the entire section more clearly, use the middle mouse button to zoom in a little.