Field Function to create a Random Vector

darsonli · August 21, 2014, 05:47

When defining the velocity of DEM particle injection, I would like to randomise the direction of the injection velocity.

If I use the "direction and magnitude" method to define the velocity, is there anyway for me to use field function to create a random vector and define the direction of the velocity?

ping · August 21, 2014, 11:16

not directly with a field function at present but you could probably use a java macro or drive it from a table created externally
some people have created complex field functions that try to mimic a random generator

August 21, 2014, 05:47	Field Function to create a Random Vector	#1
darsonli New Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 12	When defining the velocity of DEM particle injection, I would like to randomise the direction of the injection velocity. If I use the "direction and magnitude" method to define the velocity, is there anyway for me to use field function to create a random vector and define the direction of the velocity?

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August 21, 2014, 11:16		#2
ping Senior Member Ping Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 556 Rep Power: 20	not directly with a field function at present but you could probably use a java macro or drive it from a table created externally some people have created complex field functions that try to mimic a random generator