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Title: dgtoexo2: A Distorted Grid Output File to Exodus II Finite Element Database Conversion Utility

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/3191· OSTI ID:3191

This report describes how to obtain publication-quality graphics from distorted grid electronic structure codes using the combination of the conversion utility, dgtoexo2, and mustafa, an AVS Express application. dgtoexo2 converts scalar function results from a format applicable to distorted grid codes into the Exodus II unstructured finite element data representation. nmstafa can read Exodus II files and use the AVS Express engine to visualize data on unix and Windows NT platforms. Though not designed for the purpose, the dgtoexo2/EXOdUS II/mustafa combination is sufficiently versatile to provide for the specialized graphics needs of electronic structure codes. The combination also scales well, producing robust performance for problems involving millions of grid points.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
3191
Report Number(s):
SAND98-2717; TRN: AH200112%%285
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Dec 1998
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English