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[LoïcS]

Hi,
I setup a 3D model with a dynamic mesh: a plate moving normal to a wall of the volume. I am able to preview the motion of the plate but not the deformation of the mesh since the mesh is only display on faces. Please, how can I display the mesh in the volume to be able to view the deformation of the mesh during the plate motion?
 

[Federico]

Hello Loic, 

you can create a plane surface (z = constant) that cuts through the middle of your moving plate and display the mesh on this plane when previewing the mesh motion.

[Federico]

You can find more details here: 39.1. Using Surfaces (ansys.com)

[LoïcS]

Hello Federico,
I'm interest to save the animation of the deforming mesh. In CFD post, i did a iso plane to be able to see the mesh deforming but it is not case. Please how can i do that?

[Federico]

To save a transient animation of the mesh, you will need to create your animation object prior to running the Fluent simulation.

[Federico]

40.10. Animating Graphics (ansys.com)

[LoïcS]

Thanks Federico!
Please How to play saved animations when opening fluent again?