Contour plot

November 21, 2007, 06:32

Hi,

How can I use a continuous colour gradient in a contour plot in CFX 10.0, instead of the constant colour bands? It was the default option in earlier versions. It must be quite simple, but I just can't find it now in CFX 10.0.

Thanks, Magnoli.

November 21, 2007, 07:42

The best way to do this is to increase the number of contours (i.e. # of contours) to something high like 1000, which will give you the effect you're after .

November 21, 2007, 08:15

This could be a work around, but, in my problem, the processing time is increasing proportionally to the number of contours. In a batch run the total time would be prohibitive for this solution. Is the continuous colour gradient not available in CFX10.0 for contour plots?

November 21, 2007, 09:10

Sure it is. Colour the plane instead of using a contour on the plane.

November 21, 2007, 09:16

Thanks, Dr.! That's what I needed and the processing is as quick as it should be.

November 21, 2007, 06:32	Contour plot	#1
Magnoli Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, How can I use a continuous colour gradient in a contour plot in CFX 10.0, instead of the constant colour bands? It was the default option in earlier versions. It must be quite simple, but I just can't find it now in CFX 10.0. Thanks, Magnoli.

November 21, 2007, 07:42	Re: Contour plot	#2
Jim Guest Posts: n/a	The best way to do this is to increase the number of contours (i.e. # of contours) to something high like 1000, which will give you the effect you're after .

November 21, 2007, 08:15	Re: Contour plot	#3
Magnoli Guest Posts: n/a	This could be a work around, but, in my problem, the processing time is increasing proportionally to the number of contours. In a batch run the total time would be prohibitive for this solution. Is the continuous colour gradient not available in CFX10.0 for contour plots?

November 21, 2007, 09:10	Re: Contour plot	#4
Dr. Flow Squad Guest Posts: n/a	Sure it is. Colour the plane instead of using a contour on the plane.

November 21, 2007, 09:16	Re: Contour plot	#5
Magnoli Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks, Dr.! That's what I needed and the processing is as quick as it should be.

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