Local coordinate system

michael · August 14, 2006, 10:12

hello,

the inlet of my model is not parallel to one of the global axis. therefore the flow is not orthogonal to the inlet, if i define the velocity U in x, y or z direction. Is there a possibility to define a global coordinate system or to transform the model???

regards

michael

pilafa · January 30, 2017, 05:18

Hi,

I have a similar question.
Is it possible to define a local coordinate system to orient an input or output velocity (when this one is not align withe the global axis)?

Thanks.

IDEAS · October 5, 2017, 07:50

Sure, just create a "Local Coordinate Frame" and choose your prefered face for reference

August 14, 2006, 10:12	hello, the inlet of my mode	#1
michael New Member Michael R. Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 17	hello, the inlet of my model is not parallel to one of the global axis. therefore the flow is not orthogonal to the inlet, if i define the velocity U in x, y or z direction. Is there a possibility to define a global coordinate system or to transform the model??? regards michael

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