Using zones to break data-sets into useful sub-sets is fundamental to most numerial modeling, but unfortunately the word useful is an adjective (among other uses that it is used for). What if the zones defined by the solver are not suited for post-processing? This script shows how you can combining both cell- and vertex-centered zones. Don’t forget to check the Python API for other automation functions for data-sets.

Flexibility and control are fundamental to grid-generation using Pointwise. This is great most of the time, but too many choices can lead to cognitive dissonance. Automation is, as in so many other contexts, a good option. This Glyph script is a great example: enter or copy beginning and end spacing, specify a maximum value, and the script figures out the dimension. Go ahead and give it a try!

As any engineer who has sent or received CAD data knows, errors are not limited to data formats only. When done manually it’s all too easy to mis-spell file name, get the folder wrong, duplicate a file, overlook a file … And as any programmer knows, automation can help eliminate the tedium and errors. This article has more details, as does this video.