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Old   January 19, 2011, 13:18
Question mpirun--> output be written in both Log file and Terminal
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Hi,

How can i use parallel run and have output not only in log file, also in terminal window.

Only in log file:
Quote:
mpirun -np 8 icoFoam -parallel > log &
Only in terminal:
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mpirun -np 8 icoFoam -parallel
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Old   January 19, 2011, 13:31
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Option 1) Try 'tee'. E.g.

Code:
mpirun -np 8 icoFoam -parallel | tee log
Check the man pages for 'tee'

Option 2) Redirect the output to a log file like for your first command:

Code:
mpirun -np 8 icoFoam -parallel  > log &
and then use the -f with 'tail' to view log file dynamically:

Code:
 tail -f log
Option 3) Use screen:

Open an new screen:

Code:
screen
Launch your job:

Code:
mpirun -np 8 icoFoam -parallel
Detach your screen: CTRL+A+D

Reattach your screen to view your running job later:

Code:
screen -r
I prefer #2 if I'm running on a local workstation and #3 if I'm running remotely. 'screen' is the most flexible and powerful method - I would suggest spending some time to learn how to use 'screen'. Look in the man pages or check the web.
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Isn't dumping it all to both screen AND file a bit unnecessary? Why not output it to log and use 'tail log' to look at the log file? Or if you're interested in looking at residuals use foamLog / pyFoam.
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Thanks, i will try to do your suggestions.
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I was lurking and saw this thread. I got a solution that might help others (since the post is old).
On a second terminal, use this command:

Code:
watch -n(secondsinterval) tail -n(numberoflines) logfile
someone gave me that tip to avoid excess of process on simulation.
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