# Workbench Layout

The Flow360 workbench provides an intuitive interface for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. This document describes the key areas of the workbench layout and their functions.

Workbench Layout Overview

# Main Interface Sections

Section Description
1 Viewer region
2 Simulation setup / Analysis
3 Entities browser
4 Coordinate system
5 Top navigation bar
6 Bottom status bar
7 Viewer bar

# Detailed Descriptions

# 1️⃣ Viewer region

The central workspace where the geometry, mesh, and simulation results are displayed.

This interactive 3D viewport allows you to:

  • Rotate (hold left mouse button), pan (hold right mouse button), and zoom the model (use the scroll)
  • Select and inspect geometric features (left click)
  • Preview created entities such as volumes or slices
  • View mesh details
  • Visualize simulation results and flow fields

Note: Click right-mouse button while hovering in the model view area to see additional settings.

# 2️⃣ Simulation setup / Analysis

A comprehensive control panel containing all simulation parameters and settings.

In this panel you will:

  • Type in your meshing parameters
  • Set up the simulation's physics
  • Change the solver numerics
  • Define anticipated outputs
  • Analyze and monitor the solution
  • Visualise the results

# 3️⃣ Entities browser

Dedicated controls for visual representation of the model and results.

  • Geometry display options
  • Mesh visualization settings
  • Results visualization tools
  • Display modes and rendering options

# 4️⃣ Coordinate system

Persistent coordinate system.

  • X, Y, and Z axes orientation
  • Current view direction

# 5️⃣ Top navigation bar

Primary navigation and tool selection area.

Actions available through the top bar:

  • Return to Flow360 dashboard
  • Project tree
  • Information about the current selected asset
  • More button
  • View only information (optional)
  • Assets
  • Help
  • Project settings
  • Fork / run case

# 6️⃣ Bottom status bar

Information and status display

  • Current operation status
  • Progress indicators
  • Inspector tools
  • Run status information

# 7️⃣ Viewer bar

Allows you to switch between different modes as well as choosing selection options.

The possible view modes depend on the project creation method and are:

  • Geometry: presents the geometry of the simulated object.
  • Mesh: shows the surface mesh generated on the surfaces
  • Visualisation: visualises the flow field according to the chosen criteria (eg. Cp contour on surface)

The selection methods can be checked and unchecked and allow for the selection of following entities:

  • Points
  • Edges
  • Faces
  • Bodies

💡 Tips
  • Click items in the left sidebar to expand/collapse sections
  • The interface can be customized to show/hide various panels

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I reset the view to default?

    Use the home button in the view controls or press the Home key.

  • Can I customize the layout?

    Yes, panels can be resized, minimized, or rearranged to suit your workflow.

  • How do I access advanced visualization options?

    Advanced visualization settings are available in the top-right region (Section 3).

  • Where can I monitor simulation progress?

    The bottom status bar (Section 6) shows current simulation status and progress.

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