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User Defined Functions (UDFs) in Ansys Fluent Software: Advanced Topics (Self-paced Learning Available)

Course Overview

User Defined Functions (UDFs) allow you to customize Ansys Fluent® fluid simulation software and enhance its capabilities.

This course will teach you the advanced UDF topics, such as, user defined memory and scalars, running your UDFs in parallel and combining Ansys Workbench™ simulation integration platform Parameters and UDFs.

Prerequisites

  • Previous experience with UDFs is required, including: programming language, preferably a C-based language is essential. The focus is on the usage of Ansys Fluent software macros embedded in a C program. UDFs are written in C90.
  • Basic experience of Ansys Fluent software is strongly recommended.
  • If you are new to UDFs, then we highly recommend you complete, “Getting Started with User Defined Functions (UDFs) in Ansys Fluent Software”.

Teaching Method

Lectures and computer practical sessions to validate acquired knowledge. A major emphasis is placed on teaching by software demonstration and on the development of a solution to a design challenge from start to finish.

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Learning Outcome

Following completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the use, and define your own User Defined Memory (UDM) and User Defined Functions (UDFs).
  • Explain whether a UDF needs parallelization.
  • List the four basic components of parallelizing UDFs.
  • Adjust serial UDFs for parallel usage.
  • Use Ansys Workbench platform Parameters in your UDFs.

 Available Dates

Currently, no training dates available

Learning Options

Training materials for this course are available with an Ansys Learning Hub Subscription. If there is no active public schedule available, private training can be arranged. 

Self-paced Learning 

Complete a class on your own schedule at your own pace. Scope is equivalent to Instructor led classes. Includes video lecture, workshops and input files. All our Self-Paced video courses are only available with an Ansys Learning Hub subscription.

Agenda

This is a self-paced course covering:

  • User Defined Memory (UDM) and User Defined Scalars (UDFs)
  • Parallelizing Your UDFsParameters and Design Points
  • Ansys Workbench Platform Parameters and UDFs