12.2.1. Vector: Geometry Tab

12.2.1.1. Domains

For details, see Domains.

12.2.1.2. Definition

12.2.1.2.1. Locations

Locations is the same for the Point Cloud object. For details, see Locations.

12.2.1.2.2. Sampling

Sampling and all of the settings that correspond to it are the same for the Point Cloud object. For details, see Sampling.

12.2.1.2.3. Variable

The Variable setting selects a variable from the list to plot at the selected location.


Tip:  Click the Location Editor   icon to open the Variable Selector dialog box, which displays the complete list of available variables.


12.2.1.2.4. Hybrid/Conservative Options

For details, see Hybrid and Conservative Variable Values.

12.2.1.2.5. Projection

The Projection setting has the following options:

OptionDescription

None

Original vectors are plotted without any projection.

Coord Frame

Plots vector components aligned with a principal axis or an axis of a custom coordinate frame.

Normal

Plots vector components normal to the location. Applicable only for surface locations.

Tangential

Plots vector components tangential to the location. Applicable only for surface locations.

When a rotation axis is defined (set in the Turbo tab, or by reading a turbo case), the Projection setting has the following additional options:

OptionDescription

Axial

Plots vector components along the rotation axis. Available when a rotation axis is defined.

Radial

Plots vector components radially to the rotation axis. Available when a rotation axis is defined.

Circumferential

Plots vector components along the theta direction about the rotation axis. Available when a rotation axis is defined.

12.2.1.2.6. Direction

There are two drop-down list boxes for this setting. The first list represents the options for the range of the vector. The second list box represents the available directions to plot the vector in.