3.1. Limitations

The following limitations exists when using the Fluent (with Fluent Meshing) component system:

  • The Fluent (with Fluent Meshing) component system only supports mesh changes derived from using the Fluent Meshing guided workflows. Mesh changes outside of the guided workflows (such as from another connected Fluent component system, for example) are currently not supported. In such cases, for an otherwise up-to-date component system, the Setup and Solution cells remain as up-to-date even though the mesh has been changed.

  • When using the Watertight Geometry workflow, all CAD bodies should have unique names.

  • Saving a project and exiting Workbench (or creating a new project) while Fluent Meshing is still open may not register the generated mesh file with the Mesh cell of Fluent (with Fluent Meshing) component. To resolve this, launch Fluent Meshing by editing a Mesh cell, read the generated mesh file from the project directory, close the Fluent Meshing session, and save the project.

  • You should open Fluent Meshing and confirm that all settings are correct.

  • In the Mesh cell context menu, mesh import options are not available. (You can only import a geometry, mesh, or case file from within Fluent Meshing).

  • Solver-to-mesh-solver workflows in Workbench (that is, returning to meshing mode after switching to solver mode) are currently not supported.

  • 2D simulations are currently not supported.

  • There are no limitations on the Set Up or Solution cells, including Fluent parameters.

  • Fluent Meshing parameters are currently not supported, however, you can parameterize real arguments using the appropriate scheme commands in the registered update journal file (*.jou).