Version sniffing in sampleDict

hugo17 · April 13, 2012, 05:03

Hi,

I'm working with OF 1.7.1 and 2.0 on different machines and having the problem that the old version demands "patchName mypatch" in the definition for the sample surface while the code is "patches (mypatch)" in OF 2.0. Is there any possibility to include a switch into sampleDict which makes each version reading the appropriate definition?

Best regards
Hugo

wyldckat · April 13, 2012, 16:52

Hi Hugo,

You'll have to think the other way around, namely having two separate sampleDict files and then call depending on the version of OpenFOAM:

Code:

case $WM_PROJECT_VERSION in
 1.7.*)
   sampleDict -dict sampleDict.17
  ;;
  2.*)
   sampleDict -dict sampleDict.2
   ;;
esac

In case you can re-use most of the file, then you can try the "#include" capability that OpenFOAM has, but I can't remember if 1.7.* had it already

Best regards,
Bruno

hugo17 · April 16, 2012, 07:05

Thank you very much, Bruno - this way is a good idea.

Best regards
Hugo

April 13, 2012, 05:03	Version sniffing in sampleDict	#1
hugo17 New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 14	Hi, I'm working with OF 1.7.1 and 2.0 on different machines and having the problem that the old version demands "patchName mypatch" in the definition for the sample surface while the code is "patches (mypatch)" in OF 2.0. Is there any possibility to include a switch into sampleDict which makes each version reading the appropriate definition? Best regards Hugo

April 13, 2012, 16:52		#2
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,975 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Hi Hugo, You'll have to think the other way around, namely having two separate sampleDict files and then call depending on the version of OpenFOAM: Code: case $WM_PROJECT_VERSION in 1.7.) sampleDict -dict sampleDict.17 ;; 2.) sampleDict -dict sampleDict.2 ;; esac In case you can re-use most of the file, then you can try the "#include" capability that OpenFOAM has, but I can't remember if 1.7.* had it already Best regards, Bruno __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM

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April 16, 2012, 07:05		#3
hugo17 New Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 14	Thank you very much, Bruno - this way is a good idea. Best regards Hugo