3.4.6.6. MeshWriter

The MeshWriter I/O module writes an unstructured VTK file (.vtu) per cycle and a PVD collection file tracking all timesteps. It stores nodes, elements, nodal dof fields, custom nodal outputs, optional element outputs, and modal shapes when available.

3.4.6.6.1. Overview

Module type: MeshWriter

  • Output files: <prefix>_t<cycle>.vtu and collection <prefix>.pvd.

  • Node data: active dof fields and globdat.outputNames as scalar arrays.

  • Element data: optional arrays from globdat.elementData.

  • Modes: stores eigenmodes when globdat.eigenvecs is present.

3.4.6.6.2. Parameters

3.4.6.6.2.1. Mandatory Parameters

Parameter

Description

type

Must be set to "MeshWriter"

3.4.6.6.2.2. Optional Parameters

Parameter

Description

elementGroup

Element group to write (default: "All")

interval

Output interval in cycles (default: 1)

extraFields

Additional fields to write (not commonly used; default: empty)

beam / interface

Toggle special handling for these element types (not commonly required)

format

"binary" (default) or "ascii"

3.4.6.6.3. Examples

  • examples/ch03/cantilever8.pro

  • examples/elements/sls/sls_cantilever01.pro

3.4.6.6.4. See Also