General → Workflow
Purpose · Steps · Inputs and units · Limitations · Related topics
Purpose
Follow the five stages from geometry to a checked simulation result.
Steps
- Geometry: create or import closed volumes and give important faces useful names.
- Mesh: set global and local cell sizes, generate the mesh, and inspect its quality.
- Setup: choose models, assign materials and boundaries, and configure iterations or simulation time.
- Solution: run the solver and inspect residuals, monitored quantities, and balance indicators.
- Result: inspect the saved solution with points, lines, planes, and reports.
Inputs and units
| Input or value | Meaning | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Project data | Geometry, mesh settings, physical properties, and solver controls. | Use the units beside each field |
Limitations
- Each stage checks its required inputs before transfer. Revisit downstream settings after changing geometry or mesh. A completed run alone does not establish accuracy.