<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><toc><title href="bm_book.html" title2="TurboSystem User's Guide">TurboSystem</title><dl><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="bm_intro.html">1. Introduction</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="ts_usersguide.html">2. Workflows</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_geom_source.html">2.1. Geometry Sources</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_mesh_source.html">2.2. Mesh Sources</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_solver.html">2.3. Solution Sources</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i131783544048440.html">2.4. Turbo Setup</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_examples.html">2.5. Examples of TurboSystem Workflows</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_usage_notes.html">2.6. Usage Notes for Specific Workflows</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i4928504082448284827.html">2.6.1. Known Issues</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_workbench.html">2.6.2. Tips on using ANSYS Workbench</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_bladegen.html">2.6.3. Using BladeGen</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_bladegen.html#ts_workflow_bladegen_changing_doc">2.6.3.1. Changing the Active Document in BladeGen</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_bladeeditor.html">2.6.4. Using BladeEditor</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_bladeeditor.html#ts_workflow_loadingimporting_bgd">2.6.4.1. Loading versus Importing a BladeGen Geometry</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_bladeeditor.html#ts_workflow_bladeeditor_restarting">2.6.4.2. Restarting a BladeEditor Session</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_bladeeditor.html#ts_workflow_bladeeditor_splines">2.6.4.3. Modifying Spline Curves</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_bladeeditor.html#ts_workflow_bladeeditor_adding_hub">2.6.4.4. Adding a Hub Fillet to an Imported BladeGen Geometry</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_bladeeditor.html#ts_workflow_bladeeditor_full_fluidzone">2.6.4.5. Creating a Full 360-Degree Fluid Zone for an Impeller</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_turbogrid.html">2.6.5. Using ANSYS TurboGrid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_using_cfx.html">2.6.6. Using ANSYS CFX</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_using_cfx.html#ts_workflow_cfx_turbo_mesh">2.6.6.1. Connecting from a Turbo Mesh Cell</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_workflow_using_cfx.html#ts_workflow_cfx_modified_geo">2.6.6.2. Changing the Geometry</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_ts_journaling.html">2.7. Using ANSYS Workbench Journaling and Scripting with TurboSystem</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_ts_jour_get.html">2.7.1. Acquiring a Journal File with a TurboSystem Component in ANSYS Workbench</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_ts_jour_get.html#bm_ts_jour_vtf_ex">2.7.1.1. Journal of an Operation that uses Vista TF</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_ts_jour_get.html#bm_ts_jour_tg_ex">2.7.1.2. Journal of an Operation that uses ANSYS TurboGrid</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_ts_scripting.html">2.7.2. Scripting</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_ts_scripting.html#bm_ts_script_tg_ex">2.7.2.1. Example: Using a Script to Change the Mesh Density in ANSYS TurboGrid</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_quick_pump.html">2.8. Quick Pump Tutorial</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_quick_pump_blademesh.html">2.8.1. Designing the Blade and Creating the Mesh</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_quick_pump_sim.html">2.8.2. Setting up the Turbomachinery Simulation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="ts_quick_pump_report.html">2.8.3. Viewing the Turbo Report</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="i23862236936583.html">3. Turbo Setup</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i207241932041593.html">3.1. Turbo Setup Workflows</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i122716292915003.html">3.2. Turbo Setup Interface Details</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i141265192945166.html">3.2.1. Basic Setup</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i121041026386087.html">3.2.2. Operating Conditions</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i121041026386087.html#i105368931353171">3.2.2.1. Speedlines</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i121041026386087.html#i123557412670380">3.2.2.2. Design Points</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i212976110015155.html">3.2.3. Performance Map</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i212976110015155.html#i186896494430517">3.2.3.1. XY Plot Features</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i120995852684246.html">3.3. Context Menu Commands</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i164667486565249.html">3.4. Creating a New Throughflow System</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i144134138561477.html">3.5. Creating a New Turbomachinery Fluid Flow System</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i197102282433522.html">3.6. Integration with Vista CCD</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i133275126331436.html">3.7. Appendix 1: Case Files</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="i24862249736583.html">4. Turbomachinery Performance Maps</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i8938465759739375346.html">4.1. Operating Conditions Tab</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i185052148243622.html">4.1.1. Overview of the Operating Conditions tab</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i130111602867684.html">4.1.2. Selecting Systems for Participation in Performance Maps</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i197016787219276.html">4.1.3. Specifying the Base Duty</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i104132201676760.html">4.1.4. Specifying Speedlines</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i104132201676760.html#i173003357737401">4.1.4.1. Adding Speedlines</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i104132201676760.html#i143351924736158">4.1.4.2. Defining Speedlines</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i104132201676760.html#i138246275117349">4.1.4.3. Duplicating Speedlines</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i104132201676760.html#i116448204935931">4.1.4.4. Deleting Speedlines</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i118471411085722.html">4.1.5. Output from the Performance Map System</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i143820613157718.html">4.1.6. Generating a Performance Map</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i179640520246074.html">4.2. Performance Map Tab</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i186457552458045796494430517.html">4.2.1. XY Plot Features</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i135137754813999.html">4.3. Limitations</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="bm_vista_afd.html">5. Vista AFD</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_gs.html">5.1. Vista AFD Workflow</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_meanline_calc.html">5.1.1. Meanline Calculation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_design_calc.html">5.1.2. Design (Throughflow) Calculation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_analysis_calc.html">5.1.3. Analysis (Throughflow) Calculation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_idas.html">5.2. Data Review and Edit</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_aero_tab.html">5.2.1. Aerodynamics Tab</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_geo_tab.html">5.2.2. Geometry Tab</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_ctrl_tab.html">5.2.3. Controls Tab</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_rslt_tab.html">5.3. Results Tab</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_context.html">5.4. Context Menu Commands of the Cells in the Vista AFD System</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_labd.html">5.5. Creating a Blade Design</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_launch_bg.html">5.5.1. Launching a New BladeGen Model</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_launch_be.html">5.5.2. Launching a New BladeEditor Model</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_taem.html">5.6. Troubleshooting and Error Messages</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_afd_n.html">5.7. Notation</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="bm_vista_ccd.html">6. Vista CCD</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_get_started.html">6.1. Vista CCD Workflows</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_data_review.html">6.2. Data Review and Edit</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_duty_aero_tab.html">6.2.1. Duty and Aerodynamic Data Tab</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_gas_prop_tab.html">6.2.2. Gas Properties Tab</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_geom_tab.html">6.2.3. Geometry Tab</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_run_case.html">6.3. Viewing the Results</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_com_op.html">6.4. Common Options</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_context.html">6.5. Context Menu Commands of the Blade Design Cell</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_launch_bg.html">6.6. Launching a New BladeGen Model</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_crt_thrflw.html">6.7. Creating a New Throughflow Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_launch_be.html">6.8. Launching a New BladeEditor Model</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i133649691466139.html">6.9. Creating a New Turbomachinery Fluid Flow Analysis</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_exist_compressor.html">6.10. Using Vista CCD to Model an Existing Compressor</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_perfrmncmap.html">6.11. Predicting a Performance Map</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_notations.html">6.12. Notation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_ccd_references.html">6.13. References</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="bm_vista_cpd.html">7. Vista CPD</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_workflows.html">7.1. Vista CPD Workflows</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_ctrls.html">7.2. Vista CPD Interface Details</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_globalcontrols.html">7.2.1. Global Controls</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_graphicsdisplay.html">7.2.2. Graphics Display</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_graphicsdisplay.html#bm_vista_cpd_graphics_sketches">7.2.2.1. Sketches</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_graphicsdisplay.html#bm_vista_cpd_efficiencychart">7.2.2.2. Efficiency Chart</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html">7.2.3. Component Controls</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_gui_operatingcondtab">7.2.3.1. Operating conditions Tab</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_operatingcondtab_units">7.2.3.1.1. Units</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_operatingcondtab_duty">7.2.3.1.2. Duty</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_operatingcondtab_efficiencies">7.2.3.1.3. Efficiencies</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_gui_geomtab">7.2.3.2. Geometry Tab</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_gui_impellergeom">7.2.3.2.1. Impeller Geometry</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_gui_impellergeom_hubdiam">7.2.3.2.1.1. Hub Diameter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_gui_impellergeom_leadingedge">7.2.3.2.1.2. Leading Edge Blade Angles</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_gui_impellergeom_tipdiam">7.2.3.2.1.3. Tip Diameter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_gui_impellergeom_trailingedge">7.2.3.2.1.4. Trailing Edge Blade Angles</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_miscgeom">7.2.3.2.1.5. Miscellaneous</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_gui_volutegeom">7.2.3.2.2. Volute Geometry</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_casingrotationangle">7.2.3.2.2.1. Casing rotation angle</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_sectiontype">7.2.3.2.2.2. Section Type</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_volutediffuser">7.2.3.2.2.3. Diffuser</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_gui_resultstab">7.2.3.3. Results Tab</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_results_impeller">7.2.3.3.1. Impeller Results</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_overallperformance">7.2.3.3.1.1. Overall Performance</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_impeller_inlet">7.2.3.3.1.2. Impeller Inlet</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_impellerexit">7.2.3.3.1.3. Impeller Exit</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_results_volute">7.2.3.3.2. Volute Results</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_voluteresults_key_dimensions">7.2.3.3.2.1. Key Dimensions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_voluteresults_sections">7.2.3.3.2.2. Sections, cutwater to throat</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_gui_componentcontrols.html#bm_vista_cpd_voluteresults_diffuser">7.2.3.3.2.3. Diffuser</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_context.html">7.3. Context Menu Commands of the Blade Design Cell</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_laidib.html">7.4. Launching a New BladeGen Model</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_crt_thrflw.html">7.5. Creating a New Throughflow System</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_launch_be.html">7.6. Launching a New BladeEditor Model</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_cpd_crt_volute.html">7.7. Creating a New Volute</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i12224875.html">7.8. Input Parameters for Properties View of Blade Design Cell of
a Vista CPD System</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="bm_vista_rtd.html">8. Vista RTD</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_rtd_get_started.html">8.1. Vista RTD Workflows</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_rtd_data_review.html">8.2. Data Review and Edit</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_rtd_aero_tab.html">8.2.1. Aerodynamics Tab</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="sect_geom_tab.html">8.2.2. Geometry Tab</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_rtd_run_case.html">8.3. Viewing the Results</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_rtd_res_tab.html">8.3.1. Results Tab</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_rtd_vel_tri_tab.html">8.3.2. Velocity Triangles Tab</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_rtd_context.html">8.4. Context Menu Commands of the Blade Design Cell</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_rtd_launch_bg.html">8.5. Launching a New BladeGen Model</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_rtd_crt_thrflw.html">8.6. Creating a New Throughflow System</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i89348230256.html">8.7. Creating a New Throughflow (BladeGen) System</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_rtd_launch_be.html">8.8. Launching a New BladeEditor Model</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_rtd_exist_turbine.html">8.9. Using Vista RTD to Model an Existing Turbine</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="bm_bladegen.html">9. BladeGen</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939000.html">9.1. BladeGen User’s Guide</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939002.html">9.1.1. Introduction</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939002.html#i346269909882346230939004">9.1.1.1. What is BladeGen? </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939002.html#i346269909882346230939005">9.1.1.2. System Requirements </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939002.html#i346269909882346230939007">9.1.1.3. Using On-Line Help </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939002.html#i346269909882346230939008">9.1.1.4. Hover Help </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939002.html#i346269909882346230939009">9.1.1.5. Getting Technical Help </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939010.html">9.1.2. Program Overview </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939010.html#i346269909882346230939012">9.1.2.1. User Interface Description </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939010.html#i346269909882346230939013">9.1.2.2. Operating Modes and Associated Views </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939010.html#i346269909882346230939014">9.1.2.3. Blade Overview </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939010.html#i346269909882346230939015">9.1.2.4. Layer Overview </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939010.html#i346269909882346230939016">9.1.2.5. Curve Overview </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939010.html#i346269909882346230939017">9.1.2.6. User/Data Interaction Summary </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939010.html#i346269909882346230939018">9.1.2.7. General Usage Guidelines </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html">9.1.3. Getting Started </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939021">9.1.3.1. Installing the Software </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939022">9.1.3.2. Running BladeGen in ANSYS Workbench </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i34634760934467545">9.1.3.2.1. Starting BladeGen in ANSYS Workbench </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#bm_bg_amp_tips">9.1.3.2.2. Tips on Using the Create New Blade CFD Mesh Command</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939023">9.1.3.3. User Preferences </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939024">9.1.3.4. Creating a New Blade Model </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939025">9.1.3.4.1. Creating a New Blade Model </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939026">9.1.3.4.2. Creating a Blade from Scratch </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939027">9.1.3.4.2.1. Creating a Blade from Scratch </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939028">9.1.3.4.2.2. Initial Angle/Thickness Parameters </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939029">9.1.3.4.2.3. Initial Prs/Sct Blade Parameters </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939030">9.1.3.4.3. Importing a Blade Model </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939031">9.1.3.5. Opening a BladeGen File </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939032">9.1.3.5.1. Opening a BladeGen File </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939033">9.1.3.5.2. Opening an Example File </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939019.html#i346269909882346230939034">9.1.3.6. Saving a Blade Model </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html">9.1.4. View Descriptions </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i346269909882346230939147">9.1.4.1. Common Mouse Functions </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i346269909882346230939148">9.1.4.2. View Layout Control </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i346269909882346230939150">9.1.4.3. Common Views</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i346269909882346230939151">9.1.4.3.1. Meridional View </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i34606856632454809945276560">9.1.4.3.1.1. Meridional View Popup Menu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i7604574049804576501245701425">9.1.4.3.1.1.1. Point Drag Control Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i45764536404250504845">9.1.4.3.1.1.2. Convert Points to Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i5650145270457845">9.1.4.3.1.1.3. Segment Type Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i4565014575062475">9.1.4.3.1.1.4. Move Curve Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i66501347556014257">9.1.4.3.1.1.5. Use Hyperbolic Shape Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i45405142655701654257">9.1.4.3.1.1.6. Meridional Profile Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i655405407563450346">9.1.4.3.1.1.7. Meridional Control Curves Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i346046075165340516545">9.1.4.3.1.1.8. Zoom Fit</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i346269909882346230939152">9.1.4.3.2. Auxiliary View </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i346269909882346230939154">9.1.4.4. Angle/Thickness Mode Specific Views </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i346269909882346230939155">9.1.4.4.1. Angle View </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i46024576524567501234651034">9.1.4.4.1.1. Angle View Popup Menu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i45665012465610245">9.1.4.4.1.2. Blade Angles Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i460047029575020457234651034">9.1.4.4.1.3. Segment Operations Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i301656152450350534">9.1.4.4.1.4. Spanwise Distribution Type Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i60013465147565134560534">9.1.4.4.1.5. Angle View Data Location Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i346269909882346230939156">9.1.4.4.2. Thickness View </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i6450265665032463437">9.1.4.4.2.1. Thickness View Popup Menu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i3456501346506134562476">9.1.4.4.2.2. Thickness View Data Type Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i865056560185665013456">9.1.4.4.2.3. NACA Thickness Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939146.html#i346269909882346230939158">9.1.4.5. Pressure/Suction Mode Specific View </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html">9.1.5. Program Details </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939162">9.1.5.1. Meridional Profile</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939163">9.1.5.1.1. Control of the Trim Meridional Profile </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939164">9.1.5.1.2. Meridional Control Curves </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939165">9.1.5.1.2.1. Meridional Control Curves </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939166">9.1.5.1.2.2. User-Defined Meridional Control Curves</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939167">9.1.5.1.3. Hyperbolic Shape of Spanwise Curves </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939168">9.1.5.1.4. Confirming Meridional Orientation </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939169">9.1.5.2. Layer Details </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939170">9.1.5.2.1. Layer Details </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i45665104570425760512456">9.1.5.2.1.1. Layer Control Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i948633288719569568563">9.1.5.2.1.2. Layer Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939171">9.1.5.2.2. Layer Coordination </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939172">9.1.5.2.3. Controlling Layers </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939173">9.1.5.2.4. Layers Used for Output </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939174">9.1.5.2.5. Trimming and Extending the Blade using Layers</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939176">9.1.5.3. Curve Details </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939175">9.1.5.3.1. Curve Segment Types </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939178">9.1.5.3.1.1. Piecewise Linear Segment </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939179">9.1.5.3.1.2. Cubic Spline Segment </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939180">9.1.5.3.1.3. Bezier Segment </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939181">9.1.5.3.1.4. Best Fit Polynomial Segment </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939182">9.1.5.3.1.5. Arc Segment </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939177">9.1.5.3.2. Curve Operators</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939183">9.1.5.3.2.1. Curve Operations </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939185">9.1.5.3.2.1.1. Converting Points </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939188">9.1.5.3.2.1.2. Inserting, Deleting and Moving Points </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939184">9.1.5.3.2.2. Additional Segment Operations </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939195">9.1.5.3.2.2.1. Splitting a Segment at a Point </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939196">9.1.5.3.2.2.2. Joining Two Segments </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939197">9.1.5.3.2.2.3. Setting the Polynomial Order </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939198">9.1.5.3.2.2.4. Applying End Treatments </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939199">9.1.5.3.2.2.5. Modifying Arcs </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939200">9.1.5.3.2.2.6. Reading and Writing Segment Points </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939201">9.1.5.3.2.2.7. Moving Meridional Curves </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939202">9.1.5.3.2.3. Switching Between Segment Types </a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939203">9.1.5.4. Model Settings </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939205">9.1.5.4.1. Model Parameters </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939206">9.1.5.4.2. Operating Mode </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939207">9.1.5.4.3. Spanwise Calculation Method </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939208">9.1.5.4.4. Right/Left-Handed Coordinate System </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939210">9.1.5.4.5. Angle/Thickness Control Settings </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939213">9.1.5.4.6. Number of Blade Sets </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939214">9.1.5.4.7. Maximum Curve Error </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939216">9.1.5.5. Blade Settings </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939217">9.1.5.5.1. Blade Parameters </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939218">9.1.5.5.2. Adding a Splitter </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939219">9.1.5.5.3. Deleting a Splitter </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939220">9.1.5.5.4. Selecting a Blade </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939222">9.1.5.5.5. Angle and Thickness Spanwise Distributions </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939223">9.1.5.5.5.1. General Spanwise Distribution </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939224">9.1.5.5.5.2. Ruled Element Spanwise Distribution </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939225">9.1.5.5.5.3. Axial Element Spanwise Distribution </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939226">9.1.5.5.5.4. Radial Element Spanwise Distribution </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939227">9.1.5.5.5.5. User-Defined Spanwise Distribution </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939228">9.1.5.5.5.5.1. User-Defined Spanwise Distribution </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939229">9.1.5.5.5.5.2. Specifying the Equation </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939230">9.1.5.5.5.5.3. Fitting to the Prior Values </a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939231">9.1.5.5.6. Angle View Data Location </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939232">9.1.5.5.7. Thickness View Data Type </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939233">9.1.5.6. Blade Angular Location Method </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939235">9.1.5.7. Auxiliary View Details </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i5620655701378649546434604">9.1.5.7.1. Auxiliary View Menu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i0457645884254075441665255">9.1.5.7.1.1. File Submenu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i26084174002457604257545">9.1.5.7.1.1.1. Export Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i045601346542756545750145">9.1.5.7.1.2. View Submenu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i64327006745240604425652046">9.1.5.7.1.2.1. Toolbars Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i043601364615531465">9.1.5.7.1.2.2. Arrange Views Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i04576514275042850405">9.1.5.7.1.2.3. Auxiliary View Content Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i403614657645224457465764452">9.1.5.7.1.2.4. Ang/Thk Plot Horizontal Axis Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i47061565106501352516346">9.1.5.7.1.2.5. Layers for Plots of ’All Layers’ Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i2456156245657016501256">9.1.5.7.1.3. Window Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939236">9.1.5.7.2. Blade-to-Blade View </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939237">9.1.5.7.2.1. Blade-to-Blade View </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346051326465134654752544">9.1.5.7.2.1.1. Blade-To-Blade View Popup Menu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939239">9.1.5.7.2.2. Coordinate Systems </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i6457084891415656155">9.1.5.7.2.2.1. M-Prime vs. Theta</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i654570189456054519">9.1.5.7.2.2.2. M vs. R*Theta</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i05457153686824578563">9.1.5.7.2.2.3. M vs. Theta-Prime</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939244">9.1.5.7.3. 3D View</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939245">9.1.5.7.3.1. Display Group Control </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i3462693466230939246">9.1.5.7.3.2. 3D View Surface Display</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939247">9.1.5.7.3.3. Replicates</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939248">9.1.5.7.3.4. Clipping Planes</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939249">9.1.5.7.3.5. Viewpoint Controls</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939250">9.1.5.7.3.6. Light Properties</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939251">9.1.5.7.3.7. Material Properties</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939252">9.1.5.7.3.8. Animation </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939253">9.1.5.7.4. Meridional Contour View</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i4503246653247534555261">9.1.5.7.4.1. Contour View Popup Menu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i653457365460346653476">9.1.5.7.4.2. Blade Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939255">9.1.5.7.5. Graph View </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i34755450034603653446">9.1.5.7.5.1. Graph View Popup Menu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939256">9.1.5.7.5.2. Graph View Data Set Types </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939257">9.1.5.7.6. Blade Information Table </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939259">9.1.5.8. Geometry Tools Menu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939260">9.1.5.8.1. Scaling the Model</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939261">9.1.5.8.2. Shifting the Model in the Z Direction</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939160.html#i346269909882346230939262">9.1.5.8.3. Blade Rotation Operations</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939264.html">9.1.6. Evaluating the Design </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939264.html#i346269909882346230939265">9.1.6.1. Checking the Design</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939264.html#i346269909882346230939266">9.1.6.2. Auxiliary View Displays</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939264.html#i346269909882346230939267">9.1.6.3. Throat Area and Length </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939264.html#i346269909882346230939268">9.1.6.4. Surface Areas</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939264.html#i346269909882346230939269">9.1.6.5. Comparing Blades </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html">9.1.7. Data Import/Export</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939273">9.1.7.1. Data Control for Display and Export </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939274">9.1.7.1.1. Output Layer Control</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939275">9.1.7.1.2. Output Point Control</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939276">9.1.7.1.3. Selecting which Meridional Profile to use for Output</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939277">9.1.7.2. Built-In Export Data Types</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939278">9.1.7.2.1. Built-In Export Data Types</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939279">9.1.7.2.2. Report File </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939280">9.1.7.2.3. Batch Input File </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939285">9.1.7.2.4. TurboGrid Input File Set</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939281">9.1.7.2.5. 2D Drawing Files </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939282">9.1.7.2.6. Pro/ENGINEER’ibl’File </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939283">9.1.7.2.7. 3D DXF File </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939284">9.1.7.2.8. 3D IGES File </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i183674100470133">9.1.7.2.9. Neutral Data File (NDF File)</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939286">9.1.7.3. UserIO (User-Defined Meanline Data Import/Export)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939271.html#i346269909882346230939287">9.1.7.4. Data Import Wizard</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939289.html">9.1.8. Batch Processing </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939289.html#i346269909882346230939290">9.1.8.1. Batch Processing - Command Syntax</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939289.html#i346269909882346230939291">9.1.8.2. Batch Processing - Controlling Key Parameters</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939289.html#i346269909882346230939292">9.1.8.3. Batch Processing - Step-by-step Example </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939289.html#i346269909882346230939293">9.1.8.3.1. Batch Processing - Creating a BGI File </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939289.html#i346269909882346230939294">9.1.8.3.2. Batch Processing - Editing a BGI File</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939289.html#i346269909882346230939295">9.1.8.3.3. Batch Processing - Running a BGI File </a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269945766356503676434.html">9.1.9. Flank Milled Blades</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269945766356503676434.html#d0e22512">9.1.9.1. Working With Flank Milled Blades</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269945766356503676434.html#d0e22614">9.1.9.2. Flank Milled Blades - Limitations</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939296.html">9.1.10. Glossary </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939297.html">9.1.11. Definitions</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939035.html">9.2. BladeGen Tutorials </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939036.html">9.2.1. Introduction to the BladeGen Tutorials </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939036.html#i346269909882346230939037">9.2.1.1. Introduction to the BladeGen Tutorials </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939036.html#i346269909882346230939038">9.2.1.2. Before You Begin </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939036.html#i346269909882346230939039">9.2.1.3. Further Reading </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html">9.2.2. Creating a Low Pressure Ratio Compressor Impeller </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939041">9.2.2.1. Creating a Low Pressure Ratio Compressor Impeller </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939042">9.2.2.2. Initial Design Parameters - Compressor Impeller </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939043">9.2.2.3. Initial Angle/Thickness Parameters </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939044">9.2.2.4. BladeGen Layout </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939045">9.2.2.4.1. BladeGen Layout </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939046">9.2.2.4.2. Common Mouse Functions </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939047">9.2.2.5. Optimizing the Meridional View </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939048">9.2.2.5.1. Optimizing the Meridional View </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939049">9.2.2.5.2. Moving Points by Clicking and Dragging </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939050">9.2.2.5.3. Moving Points by Entering New Coordinate values </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939051">9.2.2.6. Define the Hub and Shroud Profiles in the Meridional View</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939052">9.2.2.7. Adjust the Blade Angles at the Hub in the Angle View</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939053">9.2.2.7.1. Adjust the Blade Angles at the Hub in the Angle View</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939054">9.2.2.7.2. Adjusting the Blade Angles</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939055">9.2.2.7.3. Set the Beta/Theta Definition </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939056">9.2.2.8. Adjust the Blade Angles at the Shroud in the Angle View </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939057">9.2.2.8.1. Adjust the Blade Angles at the Shroud in the Angle View </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939058">9.2.2.8.2. Adjusting the Blade Angles </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939059">9.2.2.8.3. Set the Beta/Theta Definition </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939060">9.2.2.9. Define the Blade Thickness Profile </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939061">9.2.2.10. Prescribe the Leading/Trailing Edge Ellipse </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939062">9.2.2.11. Viewing the Design in the Auxiliary View </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939040.html#i346269909882346230939063">9.2.2.12. Saving Your Model </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html">9.2.3. Creating an Axial Fan Blade </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939065">9.2.3.1. Creating an Axial Fan Blade </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939066">9.2.3.2. Initial Design Parameters - Axial Fan Blade </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939067">9.2.3.3. Initial Angle/Thickness Parameters </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939068">9.2.3.4. Optimizing the Meridional View </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939069">9.2.3.5. Define the Inlet and Outlet Sections </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939070">9.2.3.5.1. Define the Inlet and Outlet Sections </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939071">9.2.3.5.2. Adjust the Inlet Hub Curve </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939072">9.2.3.6. Define the Hub-Shroud Profile at the Leading Edge </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939073">9.2.3.7. Adjust the Blade Angles at the Shroud in the Angle View</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939074">9.2.3.7.1. Adjust the Blade Angles at the Shroud in the Angle View</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939075">9.2.3.7.2. Adjusting the Shroud Blade Angles </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939076">9.2.3.8. Adjusting Blade Profiles at Mid-span Locations</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939077">9.2.3.8.1. Adjusting Blade Profiles at Mid-span Locations</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939078">9.2.3.8.2. Creating an Additional Layer </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939079">9.2.3.8.3. Set the Beta Definition at the New Layer</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939080">9.2.3.9. Adjusting the Hub Blade Angles </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939081">9.2.3.10. Define the Blade Thickness Profile </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939082">9.2.3.10.1. Define the Blade Thickness Profile </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939083">9.2.3.10.2. Define the Blade Thickness at the Shroud </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939084">9.2.3.10.3. Define the Blade Thickness at Span 0.6 </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939085">9.2.3.10.4. Define the Blade Thickness at the Hub </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939086">9.2.3.11. Prescribe the Leading/Trailing Edge Ellipse </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939064.html#i346269909882346230939087">9.2.3.12. Saving Your Model </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html">9.2.4. Creating a Radial Pump Impeller </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939089">9.2.4.1. Creating a Radial Pump Impeller </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939090">9.2.4.2. Initial Design Parameters - Radial Pump Impeller </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939091">9.2.4.3. Initial Angle/Thickness Parameters </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939092">9.2.4.4. Optimizing the Meridional View</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939093">9.2.4.5. Define the Blade Shape at the Hub and Shroud in the Meridional View</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939094">9.2.4.6. Define the Inlet and Outlet Sections </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939095">9.2.4.7. Adjust the Blade Angles at the Hub in the Angle View </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939096">9.2.4.7.1. Adjust the Blade Angles at the Hub in the Angle View </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939097">9.2.4.7.2. Adjusting the Hub Blade Angles </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939098">9.2.4.7.3. Adjusting the Shroud Blade Angles </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939099">9.2.4.8. Define the Blade Thickness Profile </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939100">9.2.4.9. Prescribe the Leading/Trailing Edge Ellipse </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939101">9.2.4.10. Utilizing the Information in the Auxiliary View </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939088.html#i346269909882346230939102">9.2.4.11. Saving Your Model </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html">9.2.5. Creating an Axial Turbine Blade </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939104">9.2.5.1. Creating an Axial Turbine Blade </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939105">9.2.5.2. Initial Design Parameters - Axial Turbine Blade </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939106">9.2.5.3. Initial Angle/Thickness Parameters </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939107">9.2.5.4. Setting Model Properties </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939108">9.2.5.5. Optimizing the Meridional View </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939109">9.2.5.6. Defining the Inlet and Outlet Sections</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939110">9.2.5.6.1. Defining the Inlet and Outlet Sections</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939111">9.2.5.6.2. Adjusting Blade Hub and Shroud Curve </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939112">9.2.5.7. Adjusting the Blade Angles at the Shroud in the Angle View</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939113">9.2.5.7.1. Adjusting the Blade Angles at the Shroud in the Angle View</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939114">9.2.5.7.2. Adjusting the Shroud Beta Profile </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939115">9.2.5.8. Adjusting Blade Profiles at Mid-span Locations </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939116">9.2.5.8.1. Adjusting Blade Profiles at Mid-span Locations </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939117">9.2.5.8.2. Activating an Additional Layer </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939118">9.2.5.8.3. Set the Beta Definition at the New Layer</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939119">9.2.5.9. Adjusting the Hub Blade Angles </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939120">9.2.5.10. Defining the Blade Thickness Profile </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939121">9.2.5.10.1. Defining the Blade Thickness Profile </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939122">9.2.5.10.2. Defining the Blade Thickness at the Shroud</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939123">9.2.5.10.3. Defining the Blade Thickness at Span 0.5</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939124">9.2.5.10.4. Defining the Blade Thickness at the Hub</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939125">9.2.5.11. Prescribing the Leading/Trailing Edge Ellipse</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939126">9.2.5.12. Adding Custom Output Layers</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939127">9.2.5.12.1. Adding Custom Output Layers</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939128">9.2.5.12.2. Creating Additional Output Layers at Constant Span Locations</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939129">9.2.5.12.3. Creating an Additional Output Layer at a Variable Span Location</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939103.html#i346269909882346230939130">9.2.5.13. Saving Your Model </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html">9.2.6. Creating a Compressor Impeller with a Splitter Vane</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939132">9.2.6.1. Creating a Compressor Impeller with a Splitter Vane</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939133">9.2.6.2. Initial Design Parameters - Splitter Vane</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939134">9.2.6.3. Initial Angle/Thickness Parameters</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939135">9.2.6.4. Optimizing the Meridional View </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939136">9.2.6.5. Defining the Blade Shape at the Hub and Shroud in the Meridional View </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939137">9.2.6.6. Adjusting the Blade Angles at the Hub in the Angle View </a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939138">9.2.6.6.1. Adjusting the Blade Angles at the Hub in the Angle View </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939139">9.2.6.6.2. Adjusting the Hub Blade Angles </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939140">9.2.6.6.3. Adjusting the Shroud Blade Angles </a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939141">9.2.6.7. Defining the Blade Thickness Profile </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939142">9.2.6.8. Prescribing the Leading/Trailing Edge Ellipse </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939143">9.2.6.9. Adding a Splitter Blade </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939131.html#i346269909882346230939144">9.2.6.10. Saving Your Model </a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939298.html">9.3. BladeGen Help Topics</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html">9.3.1. Menu List</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i03466514526571652346">9.3.1.1. Main Menu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i02614257844256652453555">9.3.1.1.1. File Submenu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i26650165024504560424851346">9.3.1.1.1.1. New Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i0624571538568642466512357">9.3.1.1.2. View Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i6551407650568842065103475">9.3.1.2. BladeGen Document Menu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i623644265704638665134646425">9.3.1.2.1. Edit Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i5475056850146505645">9.3.1.2.2. Model Submenu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i651057651356681563246346">9.3.1.2.2.1. Mode Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i147550368686543645852475">9.3.1.2.2.2. Spanwise Calculation Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i74548645532473568085034">9.3.1.2.2.3. Coordinate System Orientation Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i346516575650612754257341">9.3.1.2.2.4. Ang/Thk Beta Definition Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i503460514257650134650">9.3.1.2.2.5. Ang/Thk Data Direction Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i68650156580165426326345">9.3.1.2.3. Blade Submenu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i0514726524585157">9.3.1.2.3.1. Angle Spanwise Distribution Type Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i6501576501351785656445">9.3.1.2.3.2. Thickness Spanwise Distribution Type Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i654564883468956890346774">9.3.1.2.3.3. PS/SS Stacking Type Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i651457650145665046551764275">9.3.1.2.4. Tools Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i45705548665156346043754">9.3.1.2.5. Output Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i457058245480468483246405">9.3.1.2.6. Analyze Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i54515660165012632466368356">9.3.1.2.7. View Submenu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i463563840340161566653248">9.3.1.2.7.1. Zoom/Pan Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i656575055686501653246556">9.3.1.3. Spanwise Distribution View Popup Menu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i6514570425840234631536651256">9.3.1.4. Prs/Sct View Popup Menu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i4560651735431655045765545">9.3.1.4.1. Meanline Settings Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i5065701653561655682456">9.3.1.5. OpenGL View Popup Menu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i65457053568346653631425">9.3.1.5.1. Display Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i46104631069040758532454">9.3.1.5.2. Surface Display Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i04565166526014655658650236326">9.3.1.5.3. Clip Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i01346650124655744375">9.3.1.5.4. Zoom Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i50145751065402457">9.3.1.5.5. Translate Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i51056545675134756456">9.3.1.5.6. Rotate Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i4534564503576504256">9.3.1.5.7. Align Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i65506653071653456324">9.3.1.5.8. Replication Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i64575605861605412564256">9.3.1.5.9. Shaded Material Mode Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i654565345765042563486425631">9.3.1.6. Blade Information View Popup Menu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i65302470160436456840456457">9.3.1.7. BGI File View Menu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i346645740364504162557">9.3.1.7.1. File Submenu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i6455713467856493604576534">9.3.1.7.1.1. New Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i5405755652346056889456">9.3.1.7.2. Edit Submenu</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i54644603030454334665266">9.3.1.7.3. View Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i4565016512457840673456545">9.3.1.8. Text File Menu</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939302.html#i4556801650165405174356">9.3.1.8.1. Edit Submenu</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html">9.3.2. Dialog List</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i506257563414457834107163">9.3.2.1. Common BladeGen Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i6501452665013478651324">9.3.2.1.1. BladeGen File Search</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i54575045045279265633">9.3.2.1.2. User Preferences Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i65610860565652616333556">9.3.2.1.3. Model Property Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i457065124570619555564">9.3.2.1.4. Mode Transfer Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i6152075094145465465347565">9.3.2.2. Initial Setup Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i98543863635434578657654">9.3.2.2.1. Initial Meridional Configuration Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i320931402080834634346547">9.3.2.2.2. Initial Angle/Thickness Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i324603281839146983146">9.3.2.2.3. Initial Pressure/Suction Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i436016716234047593465">9.3.2.3. Blade Property Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i54765174013424148685442">9.3.2.4. Point/Layer Control Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i6514526501654676421564">9.3.2.4.1. Point Control Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i545750166501136556545">9.3.2.4.2. Layer Control Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i6406556651656552759562566">9.3.2.4.3. Layer Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i501245714261452613654343">9.3.2.5. Meridional View Specific Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i6514565071653516232455764">9.3.2.5.1. Meridional Control Curve Location Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i65656514506654265061234">9.3.2.5.2. Meridional Control Curve Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i3244750413464453654257423">9.3.2.6. Angle View Specific Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i54566501356865162545">9.3.2.6.1. Angle/Thickness Point Location Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i645765015608189246556">9.3.2.6.2. Blade Angles Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i3416075486943204546635">9.3.2.7. Thickness View Specific Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i65134756501355866542537">9.3.2.7.1. NACA Thickness Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i0576353246457364257654">9.3.2.8. User-Defined Spanwise Distribution</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i6510457650145658665425">9.3.2.8.1. Fitting Data Array Size Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i650156765014576524565356">9.3.2.8.2. User-Defined Spanwise Specification Distribution Equation Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i65145765063568132545646">9.3.2.8.3. User-Defined Span-Wise Distribution Fitting Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i650134756501457864545645">9.3.2.8.4. Spanwise Variable Property Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i455036547684566354457465">9.3.2.9. Pressure/Suction View Specific Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i3460932486893489394674532">9.3.2.9.1. Bezier Blade Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i342563841540118701256687">9.3.2.10. Tool and Analysis Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i45765016835689812459624134">9.3.2.10.1. Blade Rotational Axis Specification Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i650147560135686858534">9.3.2.10.2. Blade Rotation Axes Setup Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i654527650135657866523463">9.3.2.10.3. Surface Area Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i04527531542356457324371434526">9.3.2.11. 3D View Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i6501426507185644535673">9.3.2.11.1. Material Control Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i6501457650167896513566536">9.3.2.11.2. Light Control Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i65145701356845296955454">9.3.2.11.3. Display Group Property Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i650145766501256697542555">9.3.2.11.4. Display Group Control Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i6501456650135676513567">9.3.2.11.5. Clipping Plane Property Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i650142566013568454">9.3.2.11.6. Animation Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i256342560446582635455425">9.3.2.12. Curve/Segment/Point Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i66542576501651347562346">9.3.2.12.1. Segment Point List Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i601457650137665245655644">9.3.2.12.2. Segment End Treatment Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i54566517651356865344">9.3.2.12.3. Point Pair Location Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i16504566513566578534">9.3.2.12.4. Point Location Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i54457501246556653454">9.3.2.12.5. Curve Position Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i6501456650124565614553">9.3.2.12.6. Arc Segment Parameter Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i063365451703854264725552">9.3.2.13. Export Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i65014566501455554532">9.3.2.13.1. TurboGrid File Export Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i0135670142655665425">9.3.2.13.2. Report Export Specification Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i2456651347551345653">9.3.2.13.3. IGES Output Parameters</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i1545614257462454343576">9.3.2.13.4. Export Drawing View Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i15671064527604257093565">9.3.2.13.5. BGI Export Options Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i34601352455342453263124589">9.3.2.14. Named Input Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i017566024565454643564534">9.3.2.14.1. Named Input (BGI) Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i04570142565712458564585455">9.3.2.14.2. Edit Value Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i4560561765246562789453">9.3.2.14.3. Equation Edit Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i014566501676542655665">9.3.2.14.4. String Edit Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i0567613567654258563565">9.3.2.14.5. Data Point List Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i06697594804896905629625">9.3.2.15. Unit Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i014671346576142565645">9.3.2.15.1. Unit System Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i0145701347651657645">9.3.2.15.2. Unit Group Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i457601356765145656425">9.3.2.15.3. Unit System Specification Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i031754012486856044256546359">9.3.2.16. Utility Dialogs</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i07560134765145645">9.3.2.16.1. Integer Value Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i4566501347516514256">9.3.2.16.2. Double Value Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i4456450426556651425452">9.3.2.16.3. Progress Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i61456765017665134634">9.3.2.16.4. Text Message Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i007452665201654125645">9.3.2.16.5. About Dialog</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939303.html#i65014565412576650145245">9.3.2.16.6. Image Size Dialog</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939304.html">9.3.3. Keyboard Shortcuts </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939305.html">9.3.4. Toolbar Buttons</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939306.html">9.4. BladeGen Data Import Wizard</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939307.html">9.4.1. Data Import Contents</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939308.html">9.4.2. Data Import User Interface</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939309.html">9.4.3. Data Import Overview</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939310.html">9.4.4. Steps Required to Import Data</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939311.html">9.5. BladeGen User IO</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939313.html">9.5.1. Introduction</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939314.html">9.5.2. Interface Definition</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939314.html#i346269909882346230939315">9.5.2.1. Common Interface</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939314.html#i346269909882346230939316">9.5.2.2. Export Interface</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939314.html#i346269909882346230939317">9.5.2.3. Import Interface</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939318.html">9.5.3. How to Topics</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939318.html#i346269909882346230939319">9.5.3.1. How to Create a new UserIO Program</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939318.html#i346269909882346230939320">9.5.3.2. How to Add Import/Export Capability</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html">9.5.4. Detailed Class Structure</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i456650136865104256654568445">9.5.4.1. xMsg Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i40257173265601347651345041356">9.5.4.2. BgArr Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i457016542751650674515674545">9.5.4.3. BgEnum Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i0245765145884245636624576447">9.5.4.4. Bg3dPnt Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i6061616556386545076854463">9.5.4.5. BgMLDat Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i542576503476543146456">9.5.4.6. BgMLDatArr Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i646150371013468405765134643">9.5.4.7. BgMLDatArrArr Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i24756501568814256651756">9.5.4.8. BgMLDatArrArrArr Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i45706850457118653568545637">9.5.4.9. BgBlade Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i65447506556865142565641657">9.5.4.10. BgBladeArr Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i064575613568642786675400651756">9.5.4.11. BgSpanDef Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i65456534728644561345745305">9.5.4.12. BgSpanDefAng Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i45601457016453457232346540145">9.5.4.13. BgSpanDefThk Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i65562346065445070541705904539">9.5.4.14. BgFilingData Class</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939321.html#i706145276136761245045270194582">9.5.4.15. BgModel Class</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939322.html">9.5.5. Source Code</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939322.html#i346269909882346230939324">9.5.5.1. Source Code: bgUserIO.h </a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939322.html#i346269909882346230939325">9.5.5.2. Source Code: BgArr.h</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939322.html#i346269909882346230939326">9.5.5.3. Source Code: BgMLDat.h</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939322.html#i346269909882346230939327">9.5.5.4. Source Code: BgModel.h</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939322.html#i346269909882346230939328">9.5.5.5. Source Code: BgBlade.h</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939322.html#i346269909882346230939329">9.5.5.6. Source Code: BgFilingData.h</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939322.html#i346269909882346230939330">9.5.5.7. Source Code: BgSpanDef.h</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939322.html#i346269909882346230939331">9.5.5.8. Source Code: xMsg.h</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939332.html">9.6. BladeGen File Formats</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html">9.6.1. Named Input File Formats</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939336">9.6.1.1. Named Input File Guidelines</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939337">9.6.1.2. Named Input Section Types</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939338">9.6.1.3. Named Input Parameter Types</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939339">9.6.1.4. Named Input Equations</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939341">9.6.1.4.1. Named Input Operators</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939342">9.6.1.4.2. Named Input Functions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939343">9.6.1.4.3. Named Input Constants</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939344">9.6.1.4.4. Named Input Control Statements</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939345">9.6.1.5. Batch Input File Format (BGI)</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939346">9.6.1.5.1. Batch File Format (BGI)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939347">9.6.1.5.2. Complete BGI File Format Listing</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939348">9.6.1.5.3. Example Files</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939349">9.6.1.5.3.1. BGI Angle/Thickness Example</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939350">9.6.1.5.3.2. BGI Pressure/Suction Example - Prs/Sct Curves</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939351">9.6.1.5.3.3. BGI Pressure/Suction Example - Bezier Curves</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939352">9.6.1.6. Report Template File Format (BGR)</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939353">9.6.1.6.1. Report Template File</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939335.html#i346269909882346230939354">9.6.1.6.2. Complete BGR File Format Listing</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939356.html">9.6.2. Standard UserIO Formats</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939356.html#i346269909882346230939357">9.6.2.1. Meanline Data File Format (rtzt)</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939356.html#i346269909882346230939359">9.6.2.1.1. RTZT Example File</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939356.html#i346269909882346230939360">9.6.2.2. S1/S2 Stacking Data File Format (STK)</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939356.html#i346269909882346230939362">9.6.2.2.1. STK Example File</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939356.html#i346269909882346230939363">9.6.2.3. Machine File Format (mch)</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i346269909882346230939356.html#i346269909882346230939365">9.6.2.3.1. MCH Example File</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="bm_bladeeditor.html">10. BladeEditor</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_config_license.html">10.1. Configuring the ANSYS BladeModeler License</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_ui.html">10.2. The BladeEditor User Interface</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_tree_and_details_views.html">10.2.1. Tree View and Details View</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_contoursketchmanagement.html">10.2.2. Contour Sketch Management</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="toolbars.html">10.2.3. BladeEditor Toolbars</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="toolbars.html#featurecreationtoolbar">10.2.3.1. BladeEditor Toolbar</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="toolbars.html#bm_be_activeseltoolbar">10.2.3.2. Active Selection Toolbar</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="toolbars.html#bm_be_displaycontroltoolbar">10.2.3.3. Display Control Toolbar</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_aux_views.html">10.2.4. Auxiliary Views</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_aux_views.html#bm_be_aux_views_b2b">10.2.4.1. Blade-to-Blade View</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_aux_views.html#bm_be_aux_views_blg">10.2.4.2. Blade Lean Graph</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_aux_views.html#bm_be_aux_views_crv">10.2.4.3. Curvature View</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_aux_views.html#bm_be_aux_views_meridcrv">10.2.4.4. Meridional Curvature View</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_ang_thck_views.html">10.2.5. Angle and Thickness Views</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_ang_thck_views.html#bm_be_angleview">10.2.5.1. Angle View</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_ang_thck_views.html#bm_be_thicknessview">10.2.5.2. Thickness View</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_aux_views_sec.html">10.2.6. Section Definition and Stacking Views</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_aux_views_sec.html#bm_be_sdefview">10.2.6.1. Section Definition View</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_aux_views_sec.html#bm_be_sstkview">10.2.6.2. Section Stacking View</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_prefs.html">10.2.7. User Preferences and Properties</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_creatingblades.html">10.3. BladeEditor Feature Icons</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_flowpathcontourcreation.html">10.3.1. Flow Path Contour Creation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_flowpath.html">10.3.2. FlowPath Feature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_blade.html">10.3.3. Blade Feature</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_blade.html#bm_be_make_bld_ct">10.3.3.1. Blades made using Camberline/Thickness Sub-features</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_blade.html#bm_be_make_bld_ct_addremove">10.3.3.1.1. Adding/Removing CamThkDef Sub-features</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_blade.html#i575806146651358655">10.3.3.1.2. Flank Milled Blades</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_blade.html#bm_be_make_bld_af">10.3.3.2. Blades made using Blade Section (Airfoil Design Mode) Sub-features</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_camberthick.html">10.3.4. Camberline/Thickness Definition Sub-feature</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_camberthick.html#bm_be_usingangthkdata">10.3.4.1. Interpolated and Non-interpolated Angle/Thickness Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_camberthick.html#importexportangle">10.3.4.2. Importing and Exporting Angle Definition Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_camberthick.html#bm_importexportthickness">10.3.4.3. Importing and Exporting Thickness Definition Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_camberthick.html#bm_convertingcurves">10.3.4.4. Converting Curves to Bezier or Spline</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_camberthick.html#bm_convertingangles">10.3.4.5. Converting Angle Definition Data</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_airf_sec.html">10.3.5. Blade Section (Airfoil Design Mode) Sub-feature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_splitter.html">10.3.6. Splitter Feature</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_splitter.html#bm_be_clonedsplitter">10.3.6.1. Cloned Splitter</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_splitter.html#bm_independentsplitter">10.3.6.2. Independent Splitter</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_splitter.html#bm_be_indep_split_camdef">10.3.6.2.1. Camberline/Thickness Definition Sub-features of Independent
Splitters</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_fluidzone.html">10.3.7. Stage Fluid Zone Feature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i156624612537528.html">10.3.8. SectorCut Feature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_throatarea.html">10.3.9. Throat Area Feature</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_compare.html">10.4. Blade Comparison</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i205868627565098.html">10.5. Importing and Loading Blades</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i146459727731061.html">10.5.1. Loading a Neutral Data File (*.xml)</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i146459727731061.html#i147158511688193">10.5.1.1. NDF File Import Details and Limitations</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i209428769774538.html">10.5.2. Importing Blades from CAD Models</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_import.html">10.5.3. Importing Blades from ANSYS BladeGen</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_import.html#limitsofimportbgd">10.5.3.1. Limitations of the ImportBGD Feature</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="modifyingblades.html">10.5.4. Loading and Modifying Blades from ANSYS BladeGen</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="modifyingblades.html#i180012599248269">10.5.4.1. Limitations of Loading BladeGen cases into BladeEditor</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_usingandexportingblades.html">10.6. Exporting Blades</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i118691252843494.html">10.6.1. Writing a Neutral Data File (*.xml)</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i118691252843494.html#i171344442873700">10.6.1.1. NDF File Export Details and Limitations</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i161499978968593.html">10.6.2. Exporting Currently Existing Blades to NDF Files</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i4545675347568569.html">10.6.3. Exporting Blades from CAD Models to NDF or Script Files</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i4545675347568569.html#i176148727479821">10.6.3.1. Loading the CAD Model</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i4545675347568569.html#i102917342468535">10.6.3.2. Creating the FlowPath Feature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i4545675347568569.html#i162520115089485">10.6.3.3. Creating the CADImport Feature</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i4545675347568569.html#i129894756736177">10.6.3.3.1. The CADImport Feature</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i4545675347568569.html#i182832234644214">10.6.3.4. Writing the Output File for CAD Import</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="i4545675347568569.html#i213481419768553">10.6.3.4.1. Writing an NDF File for CAD Import</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i4545675347568569.html#i168202746174597">10.6.3.4.2. Writing a Script File for CAD Import</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_vistatf_output.html">10.6.4. Export to Vista TF (.geo)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_rtzt_output.html">10.6.5. Export as Meanline Data (.rtzt file)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_tg_output.html">10.6.6. Export to ANSYS TurboGrid</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_param.html">10.7. Blade Parameterization</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_param_merid.html">10.7.1. Meridional Contours</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_param_flowp.html">10.7.2. FlowPath Feature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_param_blade.html">10.7.3. Blade Feature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_param_camb.html">10.7.4. Camberline/Thickness Definition Sub-feature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_param_split.html">10.7.5. Splitter Feature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_param_stage.html">10.7.6. StageFluidZone Feature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_param_exppoint.html">10.7.7. ExportPoints Feature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_bladeed_param_vistatfexp.html">10.7.8. VistaTFExport Feature</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="i104150189757630.html">10.8. Limitations</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_tutr_param.html">10.9. Tutorial 1: Blade Editing With Emphasis On Sketches, Layers,
and Blade Comparison</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_des_param.html">10.9.1. Creating the Blade</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_edit_blade_param.html">10.9.2. Editing the Main Blades and Splitter Blades in BladeEditor</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_edit_blade_param.html#bm_be_cct_mod_shroud">10.9.2.1. Modifying the Shroud</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_edit_blade_param.html#bm_be_cct_bladecomp_mode">10.9.2.2. Using Blade Comparison Mode While Updating a Control Point
on the Shroud</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_edit_blade_param.html#bm_be_cct_redu_blade">10.9.2.3. Changing the Number of Blades</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_edit_blade_param.html#bm_be_cct_le_edit">10.9.2.4. Changing the Leading Edge</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_edit_blade_param.html#bm_be_cct_inter_camthk">10.9.2.5. Adding Camberline/Thickness Definitions on New Layers</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_wrapup.html">10.9.3. Summary</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cc_tutr.html">10.10. Tutorial 2: Blade Editing With Emphasis On Camberline and Thickness
Distributions</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_des.html">10.10.1. Creating the Blade</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_edit_blade.html">10.10.2. Editing the Main Blades and Splitter Blades in BladeEditor</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_edit_blade.html#bm_be_cct_mod_camthk">10.10.2.1. Modifying Camberline/Thickness Definitions at the Hub and Shroud</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_edit_blade.html#bm_be_cctsplmod">10.10.2.2. Modifying the Thickness Distribution of the Splitter Blade</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_auxviews.html">10.10.3. Looking at the Auxiliary Views</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_expor_TG.html">10.10.4. Exporting Geometry to ANSYS TurboGrid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cct_usi_mesh.html">10.10.5. Using ANSYS Meshing</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_be_cc_tutr_conclusion.html">10.10.6. Summary</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="bm_turbogrid.html">11. TurboGrid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="i4574564654078565014526.html">12. CFX</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_turbopre.html">12.1. CFX-Pre</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_turbopost.html">12.2. CFD-Post</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="chapter"><a href="bm_vista_tf.html">13. Vista TF</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_usersguide.html">13.1. Vista TF User's Guide</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vistatf_section_setup_properties.html">13.1.1. Vista TF Setup Cell Properties</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vistatf_section_solution_properties.html">13.1.2. Vista TF Solution Cell Properties</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_customizing_templates.html">13.1.3. Customizing the Vista TF Template Files</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_contextmenus.html">13.1.4. Vista TF Context Menu Commands</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide.html">13.2. Vista TF Reference Guide</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_commandline_usage.html">13.2.1. Running Vista TF from the Command Line</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_softwarelimitations.html">13.2.2. Software Limitations</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="i546438516717.html">13.2.3. Troubleshooting of Problems and Errors</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html">13.2.4. Input and Output Data Files for Vista TF</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_auxiliary_file_vista_tf">13.2.4.1. The Auxiliary File with the Default Name: vista_tf.fil</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_overview_input_files">13.2.4.2. Overview of Input Files</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_overview_output_file">13.2.4.3. Overview of Output Files</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_vista_con_data_file">13.2.4.4. Specification of the Control Data File (*.con)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_spec_geometry_data_file">13.2.4.5. Specification of the Geometry Data File (*.geo)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_spec_aero_data_file">13.2.4.6. Specification of Aerodynamic Data File (*.aer)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_spec_correlation_data_file">13.2.4.7. Specification of Correlations Data File (*.cor)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_spec_rgp_data_file">13.2.4.8. Specification of the Real Gas Properties Data File (*.rgp)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_vista_tf_results_output_file_specs">13.2.4.9. Specification of the Output Data File (*.out)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_spec_text_data_files">13.2.4.10. Specification of the Text Data File (*.txt)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_spec_cfxpost_output_file">13.2.4.11. Specification of the CFD-Post Output File (*.csv)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_inputoutputfiles.html#bm_vista_tf_results_history_file_specs">13.2.4.12. Specification of Convergence History Data File (*.hst)</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html">13.2.5. Streamline Curvature Throughflow Theory</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_equations">13.2.5.1. The Equations</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_mss">13.2.5.2. The Mean Stream Surface</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_grid">13.2.5.3. The Grid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_duct">13.2.5.4. Ductflow and Throughflow</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_iter">13.2.5.5. Iterative Solution Procedure</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_init">13.2.5.6. Initial Estimate</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_radial_equation">13.2.5.7. Radial Equilibrium Equation</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_continuity">13.2.5.8. Combination of Velocity Gradient and Continuity Equations</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_relax">13.2.5.9. Relaxation Factors</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_s_curve">13.2.5.10. Streamline curvature</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_enthalpy">13.2.5.11. Equations for Enthalpy and Angular Momentum</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_bcs">13.2.5.12. Boundary Conditions</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_data">13.2.5.13. Empirical Data</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_b2b">13.2.5.14. Blade-to-blade Solution</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_spanwise_mixing">13.2.5.15. Spanwise Mixing</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_theory.html#bm_vista_tf_theory_biblio_parentsection">13.2.5.16. Streamline Curvature Throughflow Theory: Bibliography</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html">13.2.6. Appendices</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_vista_tf_appendix_a">13.2.6.1. Appendix A: Sign Convention for Angles and Velocities in Vista TF</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#i182414352457894">13.2.6.1.1. General</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_def_blade_lean_angles">13.2.6.1.2. Definition of Blade Lean Angles</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_def_meridional_streamline_angle">13.2.6.1.3. Definition of Meridional Streamline Inclination Angle or Pitch
Angle</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_def_blade_angle">13.2.6.1.4. Definition of Blade Angle</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_appendix_f_troubleshooting">13.2.6.2. Appendix B: Troubleshooting</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_input_output_errors">13.2.6.2.1. Input-output Errors</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_convergence">13.2.6.2.2. Convergence</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_vista_tf_reverse_flow">13.2.6.2.3. Reverse Flow</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_vista_tf_choking">13.2.6.2.4. Choking</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_computational_grid">13.2.6.2.5. Computational Grid</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_other_numerical_issues">13.2.6.2.6. Other Numerical Issues</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_realgas_files">13.2.6.2.7. Using real gas files</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_vista_tf_appendix_b">13.2.6.3. Appendix C: Example of a Control Data File (*.con)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_vista_tf_appendix_c">13.2.6.4. Appendix D: Example of a Geometry Data File (*.geo) for a Radial
Impeller</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_vista_tf_appendix_d">13.2.6.5. Appendix E: Example of an Aerodynamic Data File (*.aer)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_vista_tf_appendix_e">13.2.6.6. Appendix F: Examples of Correlations Data Files (*.cor)</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_vista_tf_rtzttogeo">13.2.6.7. Appendix G: The RTZTtoGEO Program</a></span></dt><dt><span class="section"><a href="bm_vista_tf_refguide_appendices.html#bm_vista_tf_rgpexmpl">13.2.6.8. Appendix H: Example of a Real Gas Property Data File (*.rgp)</a></span></dt></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></dd></dl></toc>