AcuSolve generates lot of files and at times it can be overwhelming, when users try to archive data. Based upon the storage available, here are some recommendations.
a) Bare Minimum : This should be stored for all projects.
| .inp | Only the simulation setup parameters will be retained. (Boundary Conditions, Solver Settings, Material data, etc.) |
b) Recommended Minimum : These two will enable users to run AcuSolve at a future point. Input files have been backwards compatible. e.g. if a AcuSolve project was executed in v2018 and correctly archived, even v2023 of AcuSolve is able to read the file to run and reproduce results.
| .inp | Only the simulation setup parameters will be retained. (Boundary Conditions, Solver Settings, Material data, etc. |
| MESH.DIR or SIMLAB.DIR | This folder contains the mesh information (and in some cases additional info, like multiplier functions as .dat files) (Depending on the pre-processor, name of folder will differ. MESH.DIR from HyperMesh-CFD or SIMLAB.DIR from SimLab) |
c) Recommended :
| .inp | Only the simulation setup parameters will be retained. (Boundary Conditions, Solver Settings, Material data, etc. |
| MESH.DIR or SIMLAB.DIR | This folder contains the mesh information (and in some cases additional info, like multiplier functions as .dat files) (Depending on the pre-processor, name of folder will differ. MESH.DIR from HyperMesh-CFD or SIMLAB.DIR from SimLab) |
| H3D file | Various ways to generated H3D files - Use either the command "acuTrans" to generate H3D files. Details: AcuTrans (altair.com)
- In SimLab
- either use the generate H3D option in Solution (before starting the solver)
 - OR use "AcuOut" after the solver has started/finished
- Use the "Convert" tool in HyperMesh CFD. Details: Convert AcuSolve Results (altair.com)
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| PROBE.DIR | acuCpProbeFiles
command extracts a folder called PROBE DIR which includes information for plotting
time graphs for the solution quantities. Inside the folder a log file is included, which can be opened HWCFD
Plot utility or AcuProbe |
Above files are solver (AcuSolve related). In additional if remeshing is desired or for comfort reasons, it is recommended to save the .preprocessing database of . SLB or .HM file. This will allow users to access all solver parameters in comfortable manner (not just text editor) and also enable to remesh if needed.
