Dynamic endTime/stopAt
 

I am writing a script that runs a series of OF simulations, based on PyFoam. Since they deal with a transient asymptotic issue I basically need them to run until a certain point is reached (something like a>0.99). After that nothing interesting (to me ;) ) happens anymore and it just blocks computing time. The time it takes to get to that point strongly depends on the conditions that vary between simulations in a series, so it is hard to predict what endTime to use.

Now I was wondering if there was a way to break the runner if some value gets to some point? Right now I am using BasicRunner, maybe UtilityRunner can do that, but I don t know how to use that...

Does anyone have any experience with that? Would be awesome!

hello,

I may have a solution, but not tested:
use the "functionOjects" capabilities
Basically, use "coded" and abortCalculation function.
- the job control type "abort" can stop and write (set "action writeNow;") the calculation if "abortCalculation "file is present in the case dir.
- in order to write this file, you will need a "coded" function object, in which you can put your stop test and write the abortCalculation file.

Hope this help,

regards,
olivier