# Outputs List

Control what data is generated during and after simulation runs, including which flow variables are saved, where they are saved, and how frequently they are written to files.

# Available Output Types

Output Type Description Use Case
Volume Output Flow field data throughout the computational volume Visualizing 3D flow structures, vortex development
Time-averaging Volume Output Time-averaged flow field data throughout the volume Statistical analysis of unsteady flows
Surface Output Flow field data on geometry or volume mesh boundaries Analyzing surface forces, pressure distributions
Time-averaging Surface Output Time-averaged flow field data on surfaces Statistical analysis of surface phenomena
Slice Output Flow field data on user-defined slice planes Examining flow cross-sections
Time-averaging Slice Output Time-averaged flow field data on slice planes Statistical analysis on planes
Probe Outputs Flow field data monitoring during simulation Tracking convergence and flow properties
Time-averaging Probe Outputs Time-averaged monitoring data Statistical monitoring data
Surface Probe Output Flow field data at specific points projected onto surfaces Point-specific surface data
Surface Integral Output Surface integral of custom user variables on selected surfaces Integrated forces, torques, and custom derived quantities
Isosurface Output Flow field data on surfaces of constant variable value Visualization of vortices, shock waves
Time-averaging Isosurface Output Time-averaged flow field data on surfaces of constant variable value Statistical analysis of vortices, shock waves
Aeroacoustic Output Data for aeroacoustic analysis at observer positions Noise prediction and analysis
Streamline Output Streamline visualization data Visualization of 3D flow structures
Time-averaging Streamline Output Time-averaged streamline visualization data Statistical analysis of flow structures
Force Output Force and moment coefficient outputs with optional statistics Tracking aerodynamic performance, monitoring convergence
Force Distribution Output Custom force and moment distribution along a specified direction Spanwise/chordwise loading analysis, directional force analysis
Time-averaging Force Distribution Output Time-averaged custom force and moment distribution Statistical analysis of unsteady force distributions

# Additional Outputs Available Through Python API

Output Type Description Use Case
Surface Slice Output Flow field data on slices of surfaces Cross-sectional analysis of surface phenomena

# Reference Documentation

For configuration details specific to each output type, see the individual output pages linked in the table above.

💡 Tips
  • Be selective with Output Fields to manage file sizes
  • Use Time-Averaged outputs for statistical analysis of unsteady flows
  • For large meshes, consider using Slice or Surface outputs instead of Volume outputs
  • For better performance, limit output frequency to necessary intervals

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

  • How can I visualize vortices in my flow?

    Use Volume Output with Q-criterion field or create dedicated Isosurface Output of Q-criterion.

  • What's the difference between Surface Output and Surface Probe Output?

    Surface Output captures data across entire surfaces, while Surface Probe Output captures data at specific points on surfaces.

  • Can I save outputs in different formats?

    Yes, you can choose between Paraview (.vtu, .vtp), Tecplot (.szplt), or both formats.

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