Plot3d

The Plot3d option converts a Plot3d file to a Geometry file (*.tin) and loads it.

Figure 25: Import Geometry from Plot3d window

Import Geometry from Plot3d window

Describe Plot3D File Content

User Input allows you to specify file parameters.

Input type

Specify the input type. Windows_unformatted type refers to unformatted Plot3d meshes created on Windows. This option allows Unix platforms to read these files as well.

Number of blocks

Specify whether there is a single block or multiple blocks.

Precision

Specify either single or double precision.

Data layout

Specify whether data layout is in planes or not.

Include IBLANK array

Specify whether to include or omit IBLANK array.

Swap byte order

To toggle compatibility between platforms with little-endian or big-endian data storage.