Display Particle Traces

In this step, we examine the velocity results using particle traces.

Particle traces show the path of the fluid as it passes around solid obstructions. Use them to understand the flow path, circulation, and regions of swirl.

To hide the vectors, right click on the plane, and select Plane vector. Select None.

Click Traces from the Results tab:

In the Traces context panel, set the Seed Type to Rectangular, and the Seed Pattern to Grid. Click Add.

We can use the results plane as a platform on which to draw the Trace Seeds:

1. Click to define the first corner of the seed grid, as shown below.
2. Drag the grid to the second corner, and click.
3. Drag the grid to the third corner, and click. This completes the grid and draws the traces.

To delete the traces, click Remove from the context panel.

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