How can I open the set files created in checkMesh
 

Hi Foamers,

I ran checkMesh for my geometry. Unfortunately, it turned out to be pretty messed up. Now I want to see which regions are causing the problems.
I can see the files created in set which have the potential to provide me with that answer. However, I don't know how to open them up in paraview. Or is there any other way to investigate which faces or region could not be meshed properly in parafoam?

thank you very much in advance for your help!! :)

paraFoam show sets
 

Hi,

in paraFoam turn on Show Sets and you're done.

Cheers

Fabian

where to find?
 

thank you for ther quick reply!
should that option turn up in the "properties" box under "mesh regions"? or where can I find it in paraview?

Hi,

Check the attachment.
The option is named "Include Sets".

Cheers

Fabian

It doesnt seem to be there in my version. Im using 4.1.0

Hi,

You are using paraview's built-in OpenFOAM reader, it can not read sets. fabian_roesler's screen shot was done for reader which comes with OpenFOAM.

Any way you can use foamToVTK utility to save cell/face/point sets in VTK format and visualize them with paraview. This should be something like:

to save non-orthogonal faces. Utility will create VTK folder where files will be saved.