(x,y,z) of cell center

newOFuser · January 23, 2012, 14:11

Hello,

Does anyone know how we can get (x,y,z) of cell centers in the mesh?

I want to access cells whose center's x coordinate lies 10mm either side of xo = 0.05

Thank you,
amit

newOFuser · January 23, 2012, 16:22

i think i got it
mesh.C[celli].component(0) should work... (for x location)

ngj · January 23, 2012, 16:40

Yes that is true, however, if this limit is static throughout the simulation, then you should consider cellSets combined with setsToZones. This will give you access to a cellZone inside the simulation, where the cells, which fulfill your spatial requirement, are listed.

In this way you do not have to recompile your solver in case you decide to change x0 or any other parameter.

Kind regards,

Niels

January 23, 2012, 14:11	(x,y,z) of cell center	#1
newOFuser Member ak Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 62 Rep Power: 4	Hello, Does anyone know how we can get (x,y,z) of cell centers in the mesh? I want to access cells whose center's x coordinate lies 10mm either side of xo = 0.05 Thank you, amit

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January 23, 2012, 16:22		#2
newOFuser Member ak Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 62 Rep Power: 4	i think i got it mesh.C[celli].component(0) should work... (for x location)

January 23, 2012, 16:40		#3
ngj Senior Member Niels Gjoel Jacobsen Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,144 Rep Power: 19	Yes that is true, however, if this limit is static throughout the simulation, then you should consider cellSets combined with setsToZones. This will give you access to a cellZone inside the simulation, where the cells, which fulfill your spatial requirement, are listed. In this way you do not have to recompile your solver in case you decide to change x0 or any other parameter. Kind regards, Niels