[ICEM] ICEM 14 Batch Refinement Tool

Far · March 15, 2012, 11:48

I know that ICEM 14 has batch refinement application tool for grid independence study. Where this tool is located within ICEM CFD?

rikio · March 16, 2012, 09:38

I am not sure getting your idea fully, but you can always reach the refinement tool at Edit Mesh/Adjust Mesh Density.
If you want many sets of meshes to be batch processed, maybe a script could help.

PSYMN · March 19, 2012, 13:46

The ICEM CFD tetra refinement tool is a separate packet of code ( free, but not part of the regular distribution ) that can be added to ICEM CFD installation. It was basically made by one of our our support people in response to frequent requests for a batch tetra refinement tool. He worked with some customers to get a list of requirements and this is what we got...

BatchRefinement_Tools.jpg

We will probably include it right in ICEM CFD at some future release (along with improvements driven by user feedback), but for now, I can send it to anyone who needs it.

Since Far includes his email address, I just sent it to him directly.

But it is so small, I guess I can just attach it here... Instructions can be found in the zip file... If you have feedback, please let us know.

Hybrid · April 19, 2012, 08:40

Hi:

I have try to use refinement tool as per procedure in the read me file. The icons and menu bar items did not display. No refinement menu opens.

Kindly help me how to use it properly?

Hybrid · April 21, 2012, 01:15

Refinement tool is not working. I followed the instructions given in readme.txt. When I use command in cmd:

icemcfd -app refinement

Icem opens with no icons and menu items but only icons of File menu. I can't do anything.

Help me out, how to do so.. Its ICEM 14.

Ludvik · April 23, 2012, 04:02

Put scripts into new directory "C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\v1*0\icemcfd\***\lib\ai_env\scripts\refinement \" (for example, recommended directory).
If you haven't path in the environment on your computer, write this:
"C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\v1*0\icemcfd\***\bin\icemcfd.bat" -app refinement
Refirement tools works fine.

Far · April 23, 2012, 11:37

Now it is working. Could you please tell me about the prism parameters. Where to find this file.

Hybrid · April 23, 2012, 13:41

.prism_params file will be written when you make the initial course mesh using full version of ICEM.

The application works 50:50 (sometimes works , sometimes not). It's your "LUCK" .

I figure it out: The path of the refinement file should be minimal, avoid spaces.

May be it works:

PSYMN · April 23, 2012, 15:17

Hey Hybrid, I can see how it could seem that way. Most of the time, the Prism Params file is considered a temporary file (it is not when you run it batch or when you run with this refinement tool).

By default, temporary files are deleted automatically. You can turn off "clean up temporary files" under "settings => general".

Best regards,

Simon

kvnlakshmi · July 12, 2012, 03:12

Sir,
Iam getting mesh by adding FLUID element. But the thing is only half of the body is generating mesh. Remaining half remaing as it is.

When i don't use FLUID element then entire body is generating mesh. But some extra elements called CREATED MATERIAL are generated. I was sending images of the mesh. Please go through it.

I have one more dbout what is the difference between Curv12 and tmp0012 curve. When i want trim surface through curve. When we select the curves first Cur12 get selected, then no trim takes place. We cannot delete the surface. In the next step when we select the curves then tmp0012 curves get selected . them the trim takes place and selected surface can be delated. Why?

kvnlakshmi · July 12, 2012, 03:19

Sir,
Iam getting mesh by adding FLUID element. But the thing is only half of the body is generating mesh. Remaining half remaing as it is.

When i don't use FLUID element then entire body is generating mesh. But some extra elements called CREATED MATERIAL are generated. I was sending images of the mesh. Please go through it.

I have one more dbout what is the difference between Curv12 and tmp0012 curve. When i want trim surface through curve. When we select the curves first Cur12 get selected, then no trim takes place. We cannot delete the surface. In the next step when we select the curves then tmp0012 curves get selected . them the trim takes place and selected surface can be delated. Why?

Smaras · January 21, 2013, 09:24

Didn't read the full post

Thanks Simon

Regards,
Smaras

Far · January 26, 2013, 10:08

You can find all important ICEM documents here :

http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ans...efinement.html

Hybrid · January 27, 2013, 23:45

Thanks FAR.

Is there any detailed tutorial for Multizone Meshing for external flows?

March 15, 2012, 11:48	ICEM 14 Batch Refinement Tool	#1
Far Senior Member Sijal Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Islamabad Posts: 4,558 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 54	I know that ICEM 14 has batch refinement application tool for grid independence study. Where this tool is located within ICEM CFD?

April 19, 2012, 08:40	Refinement Tool: Not Working	#4
Hybrid Senior Member Ali Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pakistan Posts: 134 Rep Power: 16	Hi: I have try to use refinement tool as per procedure in the read me file. The icons and menu bar items did not display. No refinement menu opens. Kindly help me how to use it properly? __________________ Best Regards Ali

April 21, 2012, 01:15	Refinement Tool: Not Working - Reply	#5
Hybrid Senior Member Ali Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pakistan Posts: 134 Rep Power: 16	Refinement tool is not working. I followed the instructions given in readme.txt. When I use command in cmd: icemcfd -app refinement Icem opens with no icons and menu items but only icons of File menu. I can't do anything. Help me out, how to do so.. Its ICEM 14. __________________ Best Regards Ali

April 23, 2012, 13:41		#8
Hybrid Senior Member Ali Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pakistan Posts: 134 Rep Power: 16	.prism_params file will be written when you make the initial course mesh using full version of ICEM. The application works 50:50 (sometimes works , sometimes not). It's your "LUCK" . I figure it out: The path of the refinement file should be minimal, avoid spaces. May be it works: __________________ Best Regards Ali

April 23, 2012, 15:17		#9
PSYMN Senior Member Simon Pereira Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,663 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 47	Hey Hybrid, I can see how it could seem that way. Most of the time, the Prism Params file is considered a temporary file (it is not when you run it batch or when you run with this refinement tool). By default, temporary files are deleted automatically. You can turn off "clean up temporary files" under "settings => general". Best regards, Simon Far likes this. __________________ ----------------------------------------- Please help guide development at ANSYS by filling in these surveys Public ANSYS ICEM CFD Users Survey This second one is more general (Gambit, TGrid and ANSYS Meshing users welcome)... CFD Online Users Survey

March 16, 2012, 09:38		#2
rikio Senior Member Rikio Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SH, China Posts: 182 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 17	I am not sure getting your idea fully, but you can always reach the refinement tool at Edit Mesh/Adjust Mesh Density. If you want many sets of meshes to be batch processed, maybe a script could help.

April 23, 2012, 04:02		#6
Ludvik Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 65 Rep Power: 18	Put scripts into new directory "C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\v10\icemcfd\*\lib\ai_env\scripts\refinement \" (for example, recommended directory). If you haven't path in the environment on your computer, write this: "C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\v10\icemcfd\***\bin\icemcfd.bat" -app refinement Refirement tools works fine.

April 23, 2012, 11:37		#7
Far Senior Member Sijal Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Islamabad Posts: 4,558 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 54	Now it is working. Could you please tell me about the prism parameters. Where to find this file.

July 12, 2012, 03:12	3D mesh generation in icemcfd	#10
kvnlakshmi New Member nagalakshmi Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: hyderabad Posts: 5 Rep Power: 14	Sir, Iam getting mesh by adding FLUID element. But the thing is only half of the body is generating mesh. Remaining half remaing as it is. When i don't use FLUID element then entire body is generating mesh. But some extra elements called CREATED MATERIAL are generated. I was sending images of the mesh. Please go through it. I have one more dbout what is the difference between Curv12 and tmp0012 curve. When i want trim surface through curve. When we select the curves first Cur12 get selected, then no trim takes place. We cannot delete the surface. In the next step when we select the curves then tmp0012 curves get selected . them the trim takes place and selected surface can be delated. Why?

January 21, 2013, 09:24		#12
Smaras Member Smaras Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 78 Rep Power: 14	Didn't read the full post Thanks Simon Regards, Smaras

January 26, 2013, 10:08		#13
Far Senior Member Sijal Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Islamabad Posts: 4,558 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 54	You can find all important ICEM documents here : http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/ans...efinement.html

January 27, 2013, 23:45		#14
Hybrid Senior Member Ali Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pakistan Posts: 134 Rep Power: 16	Thanks FAR. Is there any detailed tutorial for Multizone Meshing for external flows? __________________ Best Regards Ali

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