Frequently asked questions (FAQ).
What do I need to work with the dolfyn CFD code?
Just a few things:
- A Fortran95 (f95) and a Fortran77 (f77) compiler.
Most f95 compilers compile also f77 code. Using compilers of different suppliers will normally not work (e.g. g77 for Fortran77 and ifc for Fortran95).
Please have a look at the work on g95 at www.g95.org. - A program to make grids or meshes (a 'mesher'). For example CGX or commercial preporocessors like Femap.
- A program to visualise the results (a 'postprocessor'). For example OpenDX, ParaView, GMV or VisIt.
What is a Makefile?
A makefile is used for the development of codes under Unix and Linux. After a change of the source code, a new executable is obtained after issuing the command 'make dolfyn'. Please check the names of the compilers in the makefile.
Fortran? But isn't that hopelessly old fashioned?
Lots of people who have not encountered the latest Fortran compilers react in this way. Fortran 77 is indeed a bit 'old fashioned' and had some serious limitations. The language was developed way back in 1954 at IBM and has been updated since. Well known versions are Fortran IV (or Fortran 66), Fortran 77 (the well known standard), Fortran 90 and soon followed by Fortran 95. If number crunching is what you are up to then Fortran (95) still is the best horse for your course. With g95 and f03gl you can even do OpenGL!
Does dolfyn run on Windows?
Yes, why not? It is an open source CFD code. Compile the code and go ahead. Please have a look at this.
H'm, I do not fancy that compiling stuff. Are there any binaries I can download?
Thanks to Jos van Heck and Peter van de Velde we have some binaries for Windows here. En here are some binaries for SuSE GNU/Linux 9.0.
I want to use dolfyn at work. Is that allowed?
Yes, be our guest. The copyright and ownership of the code do not pass. If you would like to support our work (financially); please have a look at the next question.
I like this dolfyn-project! I want to participate! Is that possible?
Yes. Please contact:
Stichting Dolfyn
Rode Beemden 6
NL-5708 AX Helmond
tel.: +31-492-476 591
e-mail: info (a kind of a) dolfyn.net
Where do I find OpenDX, ParaView etc.?
Some Postprocessors:
- OpenDX: www.opendx.org
- ParaView: www.paraview.org
- VisIt: www.llnl.gov/visit
- GMV: www-xdiv.lanl.gov/XCM/gmv
And two Preprocessors:
- CGX: www.dhondt.de
a CGX to dolfyn walkthrough (in Dutch!) is given here - Gmsh: geuz.org/gmsh
a gmsh to dolfyn tutorial is given here
Finally Bouke's 2D to 3D extrusion tool 'Turtle':
I do not live in The Netherlands, may I still use dolfyn?
Yes, why not?
http://www.dolfyn.net/dolfyn/gmsh/tutorial00.html |
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