minimum Z coordinate given the X, Y coordinates

bbn · December 7, 2020, 08:14

In a 3D model (in STAR CCM+) I need to extract the minimum Z coordinate given the X, Y coordinates.

For example, in the point (0,0) I would like to know the minimum Z coordinate.

Thanks in advance

fluid23 · December 7, 2020, 08:58

minimum report of a position threshold

although that will return cell center values, not the furthest edge

bbn · December 9, 2020, 11:28

thanks for the reply but it's probably not what I need ...

I'm looking for a procedure (with field function) with a surface and X, Y coordinates as input and Z coordinate as output

bluebase · December 9, 2020, 21:33

Make a scalar field function with $Postion[2] as input. Then a minimum report on your surface part with that user field function.

I am not sure whether Centroid is a better option here. Consult the manual regarding that question.

You should be able to get that report's value as field function as well--in order to use it in another function.

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bbn New Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	In a 3D model (in STAR CCM+) I need to extract the minimum Z coordinate given the X, Y coordinates. For example, in the point (0,0) I would like to know the minimum Z coordinate. Thanks in advance

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December 7, 2020, 08:58		#2
fluid23 Senior Member Matt Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 943 Rep Power: 16	minimum report of a position threshold although that will return cell center values, not the furthest edge

December 9, 2020, 11:28		#3
bbn New Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	thanks for the reply but it's probably not what I need ... I'm looking for a procedure (with field function) with a surface and X, Y coordinates as input and Z coordinate as output

December 9, 2020, 21:33		#4
bluebase Senior Member Sebastian Engel Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 566 Rep Power: 19	Make a scalar field function with $Postion[2] as input. Then a minimum report on your surface part with that user field function. I am not sure whether Centroid is a better option here. Consult the manual regarding that question. You should be able to get that report's value as field function as well--in order to use it in another function.