calling Flow3D with MATLAB

Farzam · May 17, 2019, 19:43

Hi Flow3d users,

I need to solve an optimization problem. The optimizer is in MATLAB. However, MATLAB has to call Flow3D to run simulations.

Does anyone know how I can do it? There is no .exe file in the simulation folders, which file I should call? Is it possible to change prepin file with MATLAB?

Please let me know if you have any suggestion or experience.

Thanks,
Farzam

thunde47 · June 24, 2019, 18:37

Farzam, I have been able to trigger FLOW-3D from external optimization software/scripts in the past. It will require the understanding of FLOW-3D runtime commands. Also, there is a batch file inside the FLOW-3D installation that can be used to launch FLOW-3D.

In short, this is possible but will require some work and additional understanding of FLOW-3D commands.

If you are covered by support, we can assist you directly on this.

May 17, 2019, 19:43	calling Flow3D with MATLAB	#1
Farzam New Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 8	Hi Flow3d users, I need to solve an optimization problem. The optimizer is in MATLAB. However, MATLAB has to call Flow3D to run simulations. Does anyone know how I can do it? There is no .exe file in the simulation folders, which file I should call? Is it possible to change prepin file with MATLAB? Please let me know if you have any suggestion or experience. Thanks, Farzam

June 24, 2019, 18:37		#2
thunde47 Senior Member thunde47 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: India, USA Posts: 132 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 10	Farzam, I have been able to trigger FLOW-3D from external optimization software/scripts in the past. It will require the understanding of FLOW-3D runtime commands. Also, there is a batch file inside the FLOW-3D installation that can be used to launch FLOW-3D. In short, this is possible but will require some work and additional understanding of FLOW-3D commands. If you are covered by support, we can assist you directly on this. Farzam likes this.

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