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==Name==
<tt>foamToTecplot360</tt> - Converts OpenFOAM mesh and data to Tecplot 360 format. For more about Tecplot, visit the associated wiki page [[Tecplot]].

'''Note:''' As of Tecplot 360 2011 R2, it is possible to load OpenFOAM data directly from inside Tecplot, as explained on this thread: [http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/openfoam-post-processing/91473-tecplot-360-2011-r2-preview-openfoam-data-loader-available-evaluation.html Tecplot 360 2011 R2 preview with OpenFOAM data loader available for evaluation]

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==Synopsis==
ccm26ToFoam [OPTIONS] MESHFILE

==Description==
Converts OpenFOAM mesh and data to Tecplot 360 format.

'''-case''' ''DIR''
:Execute the command on the case directory ''DIR''. If omitted, use the current directory
'''-noFunctionObjects'''
:Skip the execution of the [[functionObjects]]
'''-cellSet NAME'''
:Restrict conversion to the specified cellSet named ''NAME''
'''-constant'''
:Include the {{tt|constant/}} directory in the times list
'''-excludePatches PATCHES'''
:Example: <bash>-excludePatches '(movingWall fixedWalls frontAndBack)'</bash>
'''-faceSet NAME'''
:Restrict conversion to the specified cellSet named ''NAME''
'''-fields NAMES'''
:Convert selected fields only. Example: <bash>'(p T U)'</bash>
'''-latestTime'''
:Select the latest time
'''-nearCellValue'''
:Output cell value on patches instead of patch value itself
'''-noFaceZones'''
:No faceZones
'''-noInternal'''
:Do not generate file for mesh, only for patches
'''-noPointValues'''
:No pointFields
'''-noZero'''
:Exclude the {{tt|0/}} directory from the times list. Has precedence over the {{tt|-zeroTime}} option
'''-parallel'''
:Run in parallel
'''-region NAME'''
:Specify alternative mesh region named ''NAME''
'''-roots <(dir1 .. dirN)>'''
:Slave root directories for distributed running
'''-time <ranges>'''
:Comma-separated time ranges. Example: <bash>':10,20,40:70,1000:'</bash>
'''-help'''
:Display the help and exit


'''LICENSE WARNING''' - {{tt|foamToTecplot360}} needs the library {{tt|libtecio}} which is available for free at Tecplot's website here: [http://www.tecplot.com/downloads/tecio-library/ TecIO Library]

==Installation==
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Have a look into the following thread: [http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/openfoam-post-processing/68061-foamtotecplot360.html foamToTecplot360]

Or follow the instructions available here: [https://github.com/wyldckat/localFoamToTecplot360 localFoamToTecplot360]


== Usage ==

=== Using the foamToTecplot360 utility ===
To convert OpenFOAM data to Tecplot, run the [[foamToTecplot360]] utility. This will create a subdirectory {{tt|Tecplot360}}, in which a {{tt|.plt}} file will be created for every time step, plus an additional {{tt|caseName_grid_0.plt}} file that contains the mesh information.

# Start Tecplot, and then execute "File->Load Data File(s)".
# Select "Tecplot data loader" as the data format and continue to the file selection dialogue.
# Click the command button "Multiple Files". Do this even if you just want to load a single time step, because you'll need both the data and the grid file.
# Now, make sure the first file you add to the list of files to load is the previously mentioned mesh file (caseName_grid_0.plt), then add the rest of the files you wish to view (as usual selection of multiple files can be done using Shift/Ctrl + Click) and hit "OK".


=== Using Tecplot to open the case directly ===
As of Tecplot 360 2011 R2, it is possible to load OpenFOAM data directly from inside Tecplot, as explained on this thread: [http://www.cfd-online.com/Forums/openfoam-post-processing/91473-tecplot-360-2011-r2-preview-openfoam-data-loader-available-evaluation.html Tecplot 360 2011 R2 preview with OpenFOAM data loader available for evaluation]

Steps:
# Start Tecplot, and then execute "File->Load Data File(s)".
# Select "OpenFOAM Loader" as the data format and continue to the file selection dialogue.
# Click on the "..." button to open your {{tt|controlDict}} file in your {{tt|system}} folder.
# Click the OK button.

[[Category:Post-processing utilities]]