### 1.4.4. Visualizing the Results in the Postprocessor

The postprocessor is the component used to analyze, visualize and present the results interactively. Post-processing includes anything from obtaining point values to complex animated sequences.

Examples of some important features of postprocessors are:

- Visualization of the geometry and control volumes

- Vector plots showing the direction and magnitude of the flow

- Visualization of the variation of scalar variables (variables that have only magnitude, not direction, such as temperature, pressure and speed) through the domain

- Quantitative numerical calculations

- Animation

- Charts showing graphical plots of variables

- Hard copy and online output.

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