The Open Case command can be used to open existing CFX-Pre case files (.cfx), as well as implicitly start a new case by opening a *.def, *.mdef, *.res, .ccl, "full" transient results file (*.trn), or backup file (*.bak). Other supported file types include: Mesh or Simulation Database file (*.cmdb or *.dsdb), and GTM Database file (.gtm).
Note: If a case is already open, Open Case is not available. To open cases, ensure that all open cases are saved (if required) and closed.
Select File > Open Case.
The Load Case File dialog box appears.
Select a location to open the file from.
Under Files of type, select the type of file to open.
Case files can be selected. CFX case files (*.cfx) contain all of the physics, region, and mesh information for your case. For details, see Opening Case (.cfx) Files.
CFX-Solver input or result files can be selected. For details, see Opening CFX-Solver Input (.def, .mdef), Results (.res), Transient (.trn) or Backup (.bak) Files.
CCL files can be selected. For details, see Opening CCL (.ccl) Files.
Mesh or Simulation Database files can be selected. For details, see Opening Meshing (.cmdb or .dsdb) Files.
GTM Database files can be selected. For details, see Opening CFX-Mesh (.gtm) Files.
Select the file to open and click Open.
Note: When CFX-Solver input or results files from a previous release of CFX are opened in CFX-Pre, physics errors are highlighted in red in the message area. If these errors are ignored, a case can still run in the CFX-Solver in many cases, but it is recommend that the errors be fixed. This ensures CCL is updated to the current version. These errors are usually fixed easily by right-clicking on the object and selecting Auto Fix Physics. Also, double-clicking on the error in the message area opens the details view in which the error was made. For details, see Physics Errors from Old .def/.res Files. Also, the Command Editor can be used to correct CCL. For details, see Command Editor Dialog Box.