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Last updated on June 12, 2023 with version 4.2.3. In this course, we will explore how to use data to manipulate designs within nTop. We will discuss the types of data that can be utilized and how to employ methods within nTop to manipulate geometry and meshes.
intro to data driven design
Prerequisites: 101: nTop Essentials, 210: Intro to Lattices, 220: Intro to Field Driven Design What will be covered:
  • Using Ramps created from Point Maps to refine meshes for simulation
  • Using Ramps created from Point Maps to manipulate geometry
  • Generating Fields from Point Maps
  • Creating/importing data via Point Maps

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Introduction

Before We Begin

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Basics

What is a Point Map?

Creating Point Maps

Importing Point Maps

Knowledge Check: Point Maps

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Apply Point Maps

Creating Fields from Point Maps

Creating and Using a Ramp from Point Maps

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Examples of Data Driven Design

Follow Along: Stress Driven Mesh Refinement

Download: Stress Driven Mesh Refinement

Follow Along: Variable Shell Thickness

Download: Variable Shell Thickness

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Optional Data Driven Design Test Problem

Optional: Data Driven Design Test Problem

Answer: Data Driven Design Test Problem

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What’s Next

Resources

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