Points, Values
Points, Values
Points, Values
About this Block
What it does: Assigns values, in scalar, vector, or temperature formats, to locations in space defined by a Point list. The block takes in a Point list and a Value list. The first point in the Point list is assigned the first value from the Value list. This pattern repeats for all remaining points and values. Common uses:- Useful for creating a 3D representation of sampled discrete data, such as Stress, Displacement, Temperature, or any other compatible data type.
- The Point and Values list size must be equal to ensure every point is assigned a value. Values must also be of the same units and type.
- This block has a separate type for temperature versus scalar data because temperature (in Kelvin) represents an absolute temperature, while scalars are relative.
- Point Maps can be extracted from simulation results, imported and outputted as CSV text files, and created by manually entering point lists and value lists.
Example File
Download Example: Point MapPoints, Values
Create a Point Map by assigning a list of Scalars to a list of Points of the same length.Inputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Point List | lists of points |
| Values | Scalar List | lists of values |
Outputs
| Type |
|---|
| Scalar Point Map |
Points, Values
Create a Point Map by assigning a list of Temperatures to a list of Points of the same length.Inputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Point List | lists of points |
| Values | Temperature List | lists of values |
Outputs
Points, Values
Create a Point Map by assigning a list of Vectors to a list of Points of the same length.Inputs
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Point List | lists of points |
| Values | Vector List | lists of values |
Outputs
| Type |
|---|
| Vector Point Map |