10.3.3. Defining Geometry from Profile Points and a CAD Input File

In stand-alone mode, you can use a combination of geometry sources:

  • Profile point data for the blades and main passage

  • A CAD input file, such as a Parasolid file, for secondary flow passages.

To do this:

  1. Optionally open a TurboGrid Initialization file (File > Load TurboGrid Init File).

    This step can save time by configuring file names in the settings of the geometry browser.

  2. In the Geometry workspace, open the geometry browser and set Input Mode to Profile Points With Secondary CAD.

  3. Configure the settings in the geometry browser.

    For details, see Geometry Browser Settings (Profile Points With Secondary CAD Mode).

  4. Click Apply.

10.3.3.1. Geometry Browser Settings (Profile Points With Secondary CAD Mode)

These settings are a superset of those for the CAD and Profile Points input modes, which are detailed in the following sections: