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Which is Faster with PLOT3D data?
We’ve tested Tecplot 360, FieldView, and ParaView post-processing performance with Plot3D data only. The results may help you decide which one to use. […]
3 Cool Things You Can Do with PyTecplot
For tasks that are repetitive or not easily accomplished in the GUI, there is no better solution than Tecplot 360’s Python API, PyTecplot […]
Telling a Story
In earlier posts we discussed several tips and tricks for making your plots and presentations as effective as possible by tailoring for your audience, using consistent conventions, and avoiding common pitfalls, but what about the flow or narrative of your presentation? […]
The Purpose is Communication, the Goal is a Decision
When it comes time to present your work to others, it’s important to remember that the purpose of the presentation is clear communication, and the goal is (usually) to make or defend a decision. […]
Plot This, Not That – Visual Communication
Whether you have an XY-line or contour plots, styling and formatting is critical in communicating your the results of your analyses. […]
Know Your Audience: Visual Communication
Today we’re going to discuss how to tailor your plots and presentations based on your audience. The key to keeping your audience engaged is delving just deep enough to give context and confidence in your conclusions and recommendations. […]
Consistency is Key: Visual Communication
Consistency in your plots is important because it helps you identify significant differences when comparing datasets or regions of the same dataset. […]
Creating a Materials Legend in Tecplot 360
Tecplot 360 is designed to read and display numeric data, but sometimes you may have categorical data that is best represented using names. An example of this type of data is a groundwater simulation in which scalar values refer to materials such as rock, sand, and water. Another example is … […]
Calculating a New Variable
Engineers often need to create a new variable which is based on a numeric relationship of existing variables already loaded. using Tecplot 360 has a powerful capability for calculating a new variable uses a simple method. […]
Tecplot for CONVERGE Tips, Tricks and Tutorials
Tips and Tricks for using Tecplot for CONVERGE include a walk-through of the User Interface, loading data, keyboard shortcuts, zones, slices and iso-surfaces, plot annotations, parcels, scripting, computing mass flow rate and more
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