[nba1942]

Hello, I am working on unstructured-grid solver as I mentioned before.

I exported a grid data using CAE solver(tecplot format) and exported it again through tecplot.(Because a grid data was written in binary, I wanted a ASCII type.)

Anyway, I could see that boundary points were listed seperately from points inside the domain(which are not in boundaries) but their order was quite messy;

for example, for far-field points, I want them listed in counter-clockwise, while solid wall points listed in clockwise.

But now, see those figures.


So here my questions;

Is there any way I can try to set a proper order to grid points?

Thanks for reading. Waiting for replies.


P.S.
my grid has four connectors; two for solid wall, two for far-field.
and one domain.

[nba1942]

I want this result.

[dgarlisch]

Unfortunately, you cannot control the ordering of the points being exported from Pointwise. The clockwise/counterClockwise ordering that your solver requires is not explicitly supported by Pointwise.

The best workarounds I can offer to you are:

1. Change your solver code to order the points during grid import.
2. Write a CAE plugin that exports the data in exactly the order and format that you need.
3. Write a stand-alone program to post-process the data exported by Pointwise that renumbers the points as you need them.

I think changing your solver import code is the best, long-term solution. It gives you the most import flexibility.

If changing your solver import code is not an option, I would suggest creating a Pointwise CAE plugin. This will give you the most control over the format of the exported grid data. You can find more information on the Pointwise CAE Plugin SDK website.

I hope this helps.

[nba1942]

Thanks for your reply, dgarlisch. I will try that way

[dgarlisch]

Originally Posted by nba1942

Thanks for your reply, dgarlisch. I will try that way

Which way? 1, 2, or 3?

[nba1942]

My prof. gave me a program which finds boundary points.

I will modify that code