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[[File:GFGEN.png|thumb|500 px|The ''GFGEN'' model wrapper]]
GFGEN ('''G'''eometry '''F'''ile '''GEN'''erator) converts ASCII geometry into binary format and does data checking along the way. GFGEN is capable of doing the following:
GFGEN ('''G'''eometry '''F'''ile '''GEN'''erator) converts ASCII geometry into binary format and does data checking along the way. GFGEN is capable of doing the following:
*Reading node and element data and constructing a finite element computational mesh for use by other programs in the TABS-MD modeling system.
*Reading node and element data and constructing a finite element computational mesh for use by other programs in the TABS-MD modeling system.

Revision as of 18:03, 4 May 2016

The GFGEN model wrapper

GFGEN (Geometry File GENerator) converts ASCII geometry into binary format and does data checking along the way. GFGEN is capable of doing the following:

  • Reading node and element data and constructing a finite element computational mesh for use by other programs in the TABS-MD modeling system.
  • Identifying errors and potential errors in the constructed mesh.
  • Renumbering the mesh, omitting unused nodes and/or element numbers.
  • Fitting curved element sides to land boundaries and interior element sides may be specified.
  • Developing an elemental solution order that permits the most efficient operation of models using the mesh.
  • Providing a nodal cross reference and statistics summary.
  • Creating a binary data file that contains the mesh information and geometry in a format suitable for use by other TABS-MD programs.
  • Creating a device independent DISSPLA meta file of one to five mesh characteristics (mesh, node and element numbers, material types, and bathymetric assignments).

Using the Model / Practical Notes

External Links

  • Users Guide to GFGEN - Version 4.35 [1]

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