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Is there a corresponding EDEMpy implementation for the Generate Particle method in EDEM?

I’ve been learning to use EDEMpy recently and noticed that there doesn’t seem to be a direct method for importing STL files as particle templates. It appears that the only way is to create particle prototypes using the createMultisphereParticleType() function and then add spheres to them via the addSphere() function.

May I ask if there is a corresponding function for the "Generate Particle" method that EDEM utilizes to populate particle models when adding Multisphere particles? Or perhaps, is the source code for this algorithm available to share?

Any insights or assistance would be greatly appreciated!

Regards
GuaDong

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Stephen Cole

Hi GuaDong, unfortunately we can't share the sphere fitting algorithm. I've highlighted the query to our product team/EDEMpy experts and will let you know if there are any other suggestions.

Renan

Hi @GuaDong,

There's a python library called CLUMPS that could be used to generate multisphere particles.

CLUMPS

Keep in mind the authors are not affiliated with EDEM/Altair, so the results may differ from the built-in sphere fitting tool.

Best regards,

Renan

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Stephen Cole

Hi GuaDong, unfortunately we can't share the sphere fitting algorithm. I've highlighted the query to our product team/EDEMpy experts and will let you know if there are any other suggestions.

Renan

Hi @GuaDong,

There's a python library called CLUMPS that could be used to generate multisphere particles.

CLUMPS

Keep in mind the authors are not affiliated with EDEM/Altair, so the results may differ from the built-in sphere fitting tool.

Best regards,

Renan

GuaDong

Thank you so much for your response, Mr. Stephen Cole! Then it seems I will first try using the CLUMPS library recommended by Mr. Renan. Thank you again for taking the time to reply!

Best regards,
GuaDong

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GuaDong

Thank you so much for your suggestion, Mr. Renan! I will next proceed to try using this CLUMPS library for the sphere fitting work. Thank you again for your help!

Best regards,
GuaDong