Visualizing RWIND Forces Data in ParaView

ParaView is an open-source data visualization and post-processing tool used for large-scale scientific data analysis. It is widely used in CFD, including RWIND to analyze and visualize flow fields and presenting corresponding data.

• How RWIND and ParaView Work Together

Step 1) Run RWIND: Simulate wind flow around your model, then you can go to the working directory to access temporary files according to the image 1:

1 Working Directory for Temporary File

Step 2) Navigate to the RF-Simul folder and open the .VTP file in ParaView, as shown in Image 2.

2 .VTP Files in the Working Directory

Step 3) Image 3 represents a structural force data where the it can be selected the "force" data from the dropdown menu, and the corresponding numerical data is displayed in the spreadsheet view. The visualization helps analyze how forces are distributed across the structure, allowing for a deeper understanding of its performance under load.

3 Results of RWIND such as Nodal Forces in Paraview

You can access .VTP data in the following link: