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Purpose

Trace the solved velocity field from a selected inlet or outlet surface.

Steps

  1. Open Streamlines in Additional features.

    Streamlines controls

  2. Choose an inlet or outlet under Start from, and enter Number of streams.
  3. Optionally enable Animation for moving markers, then click Show.

Inputs and units

Input or valueMeaningUnits
Start fromAn available inlet or outlet boundary patch.Patch name
Number of streamsRequested streamline seed count.Integer, 1–10,000
AnimationVisual marker playback along the streamlines.On / off

Limitations

  • A valid inlet or outlet selection and velocity data are required. Animated markers visualize the field; they are not a time-accurate particle simulation.

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