Point Map

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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.

Tips:

• 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.

Point maps have a dedicated visualization system, which appears when the Point map block is visible. The values for each point are color mapped between a lower and upper bound. You can edit the lower and upper bounds, which hides values that are below and above the bounds, respectively. The Temperature Point Map has a simulation visualization system. Vector Point maps use arrows representing the vector length and direction placed in their respective point locations.

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Example File

Download Example: Point Map

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Points, Values

Create a Point Map by assigning a list of Scalars to a list of Points of the same length.

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Points, Values

Create a Point Map by assigning a list of Temperatures to a list of Points of the same length.

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Points, Values

Create a Point Map by assigning a list of Vectors to a list of Points of the same length.

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