4.19. Updating Boundaries

Use the Update Boundaries task to update the properties of any defined boundary. This task is automatically part of the workflow, prior to generating the surface mesh, and can be added to the workflow as many times as you require.

  1. (optional) Use the Filter button to filter the table contents based on a particular column.

  2. (optional) Rename any Boundary Name by double-clicking the label in the table and entering a new name.

    You can also rename a boundary by selecting it in the table, right-click, and select Set Boundary Name in the context menu, and provide a new name directly in the menu.

  3. (optional) Re-assign any Boundary Type to another value by selecting a type in the table and using the corresponding drop-down menu. Choices include:

    • velocity-inlet

    • pressure-outlet

    • pressure-inlet

    • pressure-far-field

    • mass-flow-inlet

    • mass-flow-outlet

    • outflow

    • symmetry

    • wall

    • internal

    • interface

    • overset

    Multiple boundaries can be assigned a specific type all at once by selecting them in the table, right-click, and select Set Boundary Type in the context menu, then designate a type for the selected boundaries directly in the menu.

  4. (optional) By default, the table only lists external wall boundaries. Select the List All Boundaries option to see additional boundaries, such as fluid-fluid internal boundaries.

  5. Use the Draw Boundaries button to visualize boundaries on All Zones, Inlet Zones, Outlet Zones, or Wall Zones.

    Multiple boundaries can be visualized all at once by selecting them in the table, right-click, and select Draw Selections in the context menu.

  6. When you are satisfied with the boundary assignments, click Update Boundaries.

    If you need to make adjustments to any of your settings in this task, click Revert and Edit, make your changes and click Update, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.

  7. Once all boundaries have been updated, proceed to the next step in the workflow.