Fluent to Tecplot - 3D slice Velocity Magnitude

emmkell · January 30, 2012, 11:51

Hi

I'm currently post processing 3D case and data files in Tecplot. I am trying to get a vector plot of the Velocity magnitude on the cross section plane of the mesh. I have created a slice where I want the vector plot.

When I go to select the variable to plot, it doesnt give me the option to plot Velocity Magnitude, only X Vel, Y Vel or Z Vel.

Does anyone know if there is a way of fixing this?

emmkell · January 30, 2012, 12:12

Just found the answer to this on a different thread on the forum (thanks fremdar!!)

I thoguht i'd post it here anyway in case anyone is having a similar problem:

Export a CGNS file from Fluent (selecting velocity magnitude for me)

Open the CGNS file in Tecplot using the CGNS Loader in the Tecplot 'Import' menu

Amir · January 30, 2012, 14:16

Hi,
It has simpler way! you can define new variables in Tecplot:
Data->alter->specify equation ....

Bests,

January 30, 2012, 11:51	Fluent to Tecplot - 3D slice Velocity Magnitude	#1
emmkell New Member Emma Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 17 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 16	Hi I'm currently post processing 3D case and data files in Tecplot. I am trying to get a vector plot of the Velocity magnitude on the cross section plane of the mesh. I have created a slice where I want the vector plot. When I go to select the variable to plot, it doesnt give me the option to plot Velocity Magnitude, only X Vel, Y Vel or Z Vel. Does anyone know if there is a way of fixing this?

January 30, 2012, 12:12		#2
emmkell New Member Emma Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 17 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 16	Just found the answer to this on a different thread on the forum (thanks fremdar!!) I thoguht i'd post it here anyway in case anyone is having a similar problem: Export a CGNS file from Fluent (selecting velocity magnitude for me) Open the CGNS file in Tecplot using the CGNS Loader in the Tecplot 'Import' menu Last edited by emmkell; January 30, 2012 at 12:46.

January 30, 2012, 14:16		#3
Amir Senior Member Amir Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 735 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 22	Hi, It has simpler way! you can define new variables in Tecplot: Data->alter->specify equation .... Bests, __________________ Amir

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