Particle 2D Profile

 

This shows the profile about the particles at the outermost of the y-axis direction on the defined xy plane.

 

Figure 1  Profile icon in the Post-Process group in the External SPI tab

 

Figure 2  Particle 2d Profile dialog box

 

     Show: If this option is checked, the 2D profile will be shown on Working Window.

     Name: The name of the 2D profile entity.

     Particle Set: The parent particle set of particles the user wants to draw the profile.

     Reference Frame: The parent body which is the reference frame during animation.

     Property: It defines the property of 2D profile.

    Position: Specifies a reference point of the defined xy plane.

    Normal Direction: Specifies a normal direction of the defined xy plane.

    Ref. Direction: Specifies a x-axis direction of the defined xy plane to determinate the sensing direction (y-axis direction).

    Half Depth: Specifies a half depth of the defined xy plane.

    Ref. Length: Specifies a length to Ref. Direction.

    Divisions: Specifies a value to divide Ref. Length. So, divided points search the outermost particles.

Figure 3  Property Information

 

     Color: The color of the 2D profile.

     Viewer: It shows the curve of profile on plane defined during animation.

     Add: The user can add the 2D profile entity with this button.

     Delete: The user can delete 2D profiles selected.

     Update: When defining or changing the data which affect the 2D profile, it is necessary to update data with this button.

 

Profile

Figure 4  Particle 2D Profile example