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DPF Framework 2026 R1

invariant:convertnum operator

Last update: 31.07.2026

Version: 0.0.0

Description

Converts a fields container from one mapdl ordering to another mapdl ordering. Supported mapdl ordering are BCS=0, FUL=1, NOD=2.

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 number Name Status Expected type(s)
0 input_ordering Required int32
1 output_ordering Required int32
2 fields_container Required fields_container
4 data_sources Required data_sources

input_ordering (Pin 0)

  • Required: Yes
  • Expected type(s): int32

Input ordering number

output_ordering (Pin 1)

  • Required: Yes
  • Expected type(s): int32

Output ordering number

fields_container (Pin 2)

Expect fields container

data_sources (Pin 4)

Data_sources (must contain the full file).

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 number Name Expected type(s)
0 fields_container fields_container

fields_container (Pin 0)

Configurations

This operator supports configuration options that modify its behavior.

mutex

  • Expected type(s): bool
  • 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: invariant

Plugin: mapdl

Scripting name: convertnum_op

Full name: invariant.convertnum_op

Internal name: convertnum_op

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++
#include "dpf_api.h"

ansys::dpf::Operator op("convertnum_op"); // operator instantiation
op.connect(0, my_input_ordering);
op.connect(1, my_output_ordering);
op.connect(2, my_fields_container);
op.connect(4, my_data_sources);
ansys::dpf::FieldsContainer my_fields_container = op.getOutput<ansys::dpf::FieldsContainer>(0);
CPython
import ansys.dpf.core as dpf

op = dpf.operators.invariant.convertnum_op() # operator instantiation
op.inputs.input_ordering.connect(my_input_ordering)
op.inputs.output_ordering.connect(my_output_ordering)
op.inputs.fields_container.connect(my_fields_container)
op.inputs.data_sources.connect(my_data_sources)
my_fields_container = op.outputs.fields_container()
IPython
import mech_dpf
import Ans.DataProcessing as dpf

op = dpf.operators.invariant.convertnum_op() # operator instantiation
op.inputs.input_ordering.Connect(my_input_ordering)
op.inputs.output_ordering.Connect(my_output_ordering)
op.inputs.fields_container.Connect(my_fields_container)
op.inputs.data_sources.Connect(my_data_sources)
my_fields_container = op.outputs.fields_container.GetData()

Changelog

  • Version 0.0.0: Initial release.

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