## On this page # averaging:elemental mean (fields container) Last update: 31.07.2026 **Version: 0.0.0** ## Description Computes the average of a multi-entity container of fields, (ElementalNodal -> Elemental), (NodalElemental -> Nodal). If the input fields are mixed shell/solid and collapseShellLayers is false, then the fields could be split by element shape and the output fields container would have an elshape label depending on the e\_shell\_layer and merge\_solid\_shell inputs (if e\_shell\_layer is not specified, the fields are split; if it is specified, the fields can be split based on merge\_solid\_shell).If collapseShellLayers is true, all available shell layers are collapsed and shells and solid fields are always merged. ## Inputs This table lists the input pins for this operator. Input pins define the data that the operator requires to perform its operation. Some inputs are required, while others are optional and provide additional configuration. Each parameter is detailed in the sections that follow the table. Pin numberNameStatusExpected type(s)0[fields\_container](#input_0)Required[`fields_container`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#fields-container)**1**[collapse\_shell\_layers](#input_1)[`bool`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#standard-types)**2**[force\_averaging](#input_2)[`bool`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#standard-types)**3**[scoping](#input_3)[`scoping`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#scoping), [`scopings_container`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#scopings-container)**4**[abstract\_meshed\_region](#input_4)[`abstract_meshed_region`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#meshed-region), [`meshes_container`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#meshes-container)**26**[merge\_solid\_shell](#input_26)[`bool`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#standard-types)**27**[e\_shell\_layer](#input_27)[`int32`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#standard-types) ### fields\_container (Pin 0) - **Required:** Yes - **Expected type(s):** [`fields_container`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#fields-container) ### collapse\_shell\_layers (Pin 1) - **Required:** No - **Expected type(s):** [`bool`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#standard-types) If true, the data across different shell layers is averaged as well (default is false). ### force\_averaging (Pin 2) - **Required:** No - **Expected type(s):** [`bool`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#standard-types) If true you average, if false you just sum. ### scoping (Pin 3) - **Required:** No - **Expected type(s):** [`scoping`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#scoping), [`scopings_container`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#scopings-container) Average only on these elements. If it is a scoping container, the label must correspond to the one of the fields container. ### abstract\_meshed\_region (Pin 4) - **Required:** No - **Expected type(s):** [`abstract_meshed_region`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#meshed-region), [`meshes_container`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#meshes-container) The mesh region in this pin is used to perform the averaging. It is used if there is no fields support. ### merge\_solid\_shell (Pin 26) - **Required:** No - **Expected type(s):** [`bool`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#standard-types) For shell/solid mixed fields, group in the same field all solids and shells (false by default). This pin only has an effect when collapse\_shell\_layers is false and a value for e\_shell\_layer is provided. ### e\_shell\_layer (Pin 27) - **Required:** No - **Expected type(s):** [`int32`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#standard-types) 0: Top, 1: Bottom, 2: TopBottom, 3: Mid, 4: TopBottomMid. This pin only has an effect when collapse\_shell\_layers is false. ## Outputs This table lists the output pins for this operator. Output pins provide the results of the operator's computation and can be connected to inputs of other operators or retrieved for further processing. Each output is detailed in the sections that follow the table. Pin numberNameExpected type(s)0[fields\_container](#output_0)[`fields_container`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#fields-container) ### fields\_container (Pin 0) - **Expected type(s):** [`fields_container`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#fields-container) ## Configurations This operator supports [configuration options](../../core-concepts/operator-configurations.md) that modify its behavior. ### [mutex](../../core-concepts/operator-configurations.md#mutex) - **Expected type(s):** [`bool`](../../core-concepts/dpf-types.md#standard-types) - **Default value:** false If this option is set to true, the shared memory is prevented from being simultaneously accessed by multiple threads. ## Scripting This operator can be accessed through scripting interfaces using these identifiers. **Category**: averaging **Plugin**: core **Scripting name**: elemental\_mean\_fc **Full name**: averaging.elemental\_mean\_fc **Internal name**: entity\_average\_fc **License**: None ## Examples These examples demonstrate how to use this operator in different programming environments. Each example shows how to instantiate the operator, connect the required inputs, and retrieve the output. C++```cpp #include "dpf_api.h" ansys::dpf::Operator op("entity_average_fc"); // operator instantiation op.connect(0, my_fields_container); op.connect(1, my_collapse_shell_layers); op.connect(2, my_force_averaging); op.connect(3, my_scoping); op.connect(4, my_abstract_meshed_region); op.connect(26, my_merge_solid_shell); op.connect(27, my_e_shell_layer); ansys::dpf::FieldsContainer my_fields_container = op.getOutput(0); ``` CPython```python import ansys.dpf.core as dpf op = dpf.operators.averaging.elemental_mean_fc() # operator instantiation op.inputs.fields_container.connect(my_fields_container) op.inputs.collapse_shell_layers.connect(my_collapse_shell_layers) op.inputs.force_averaging.connect(my_force_averaging) op.inputs.scoping.connect(my_scoping) op.inputs.abstract_meshed_region.connect(my_abstract_meshed_region) op.inputs.merge_solid_shell.connect(my_merge_solid_shell) op.inputs.e_shell_layer.connect(my_e_shell_layer) my_fields_container = op.outputs.fields_container() ``` IPython```python import mech_dpf import Ans.DataProcessing as dpf op = dpf.operators.averaging.elemental_mean_fc() # operator instantiation op.inputs.fields_container.Connect(my_fields_container) op.inputs.collapse_shell_layers.Connect(my_collapse_shell_layers) op.inputs.force_averaging.Connect(my_force_averaging) op.inputs.scoping.Connect(my_scoping) op.inputs.abstract_meshed_region.Connect(my_abstract_meshed_region) op.inputs.merge_solid_shell.Connect(my_merge_solid_shell) op.inputs.e_shell_layer.Connect(my_e_shell_layer) my_fields_container = op.outputs.fields_container.GetData() ``` ## Changelog - Version 0.0.0: Initial release.