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Back to Basics: Tecplot 360


It’s Back to Basics here at Tecplot. This first in a 3-part series is about Getting Started with Tecplot 360. In this webinar, you will learn tips, tricks, and best practices to help you work faster and more efficiently.

Here’s the webinar agenda [02:41], with timestamps!

  • Touring the Tecplot 360 user interface [04:00]
  • Loading and exploring the data [06:15]
  • Calculating new quantities [26:35]
  • Extracting data over time [34:08]
  • Exporting images and videos [38:11]
  • Q&A [42:18]

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Q&A From the Webinar

What is the difference between Tecplot 360 and Tecplot Focus?

Tecplot Focus is a scaled down version of Tecplot 360, which is primarily used for engineering plotting. The main differences are that Tecplot Focus has:

  • Fewer data loaders.
  • No CFD Analyze tools.
  • No Python automation.
  • 5 million data point limit.

Read the detailed differences in our Comparison PDF Tecplot 360 vs. Tecplot Focus.

Is there a free student plan available?

Please see the Academic Suite, or email sales@tecplot.com for academic licensing options. You can also download a free trial.

Can a style file be saved for multiple frames?

A style file is specific to a frame and doesn’t reference the dataset. A layout allows you to save properties for multiple frames But also includes reference to a specific dataset.

How do I copy and paste the graphics into Word and PowerPoint documents?

To make a quick copy and paste into your presentation, click in a Tecplot 360 frame to select it, and use ctrl-c and ctrl-v to copy and paste your plot into Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.

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