Geometry → Geometrical entities window
Purpose · Steps · Inputs and units · Limitations · Related topics
Purpose
Browse geometry objects and named faces by category, control their visibility, and rename or delete individual entries.
Steps
- In Geometrical entities, expand a category using the arrow beside it: Points, Curves, Surfaces, Bodies, or Named faces. The number in parentheses shows how many entries the category contains.
- Click a visible entry, such as Body5, inlet, or outlet, to highlight the corresponding object or face in the Geometry view.
- Use an entry's checkbox to show or hide that item. Use a category checkbox to show or hide all entries in that category. A partially checked category means only some of its entries are visible.
- To change a name, right-click an individual entry, choose Rename, enter a new name, and confirm.
- To remove an entry, right-click it and choose Delete. Check the remaining geometry and face assignments afterwards.
- Hover over a point, curve, or surface entry to see its available coordinate or geometry details in a tooltip.
Inputs and units
| Input or value | Meaning | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Category and count | Points, Curves, Surfaces, Bodies, and Named faces. Counts include both visible and hidden entries. | Integer count |
| Visibility | Checked: visible; unchecked: hidden. A partially checked category contains a mixture of visible and hidden entries. | No physical units |
| Entity or face name | Name used to identify an individual object or named face; changed through Rename. | Text |
| Geometry details | Coordinates and dimensions, where available in the entry or tooltip, follow the current Geometry length-unit setting. | m or mm (SI); ft or in (Imperial) |
Limitations
- Collapsing a category only folds the list; its checkbox controls visibility in the Geometry view. Hidden entries are not highlighted when clicked.
- Hiding an item changes its display, not the simulation geometry. Delete changes project geometry or face assignments; inspect the model before proceeding to Mesh.
- Named faces are labels assigned to faces, such as inlet and outlet; they are not additional solid bodies. The category count is the number of listed names.
- Rename and Delete apply to individual entries, not category headings. Names must be nonempty, unique, and valid for geometry files.