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DPF Framework 2026 R1

metadata:cyclic mesh expansion

Last update: 31.07.2026

Version: 0.0.0

Description

Expand the mesh.

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)
7 sector_meshed_region abstract_meshed_region, meshes_container
16 cyclic_support Required cyclic_support
18 sectors_to_expand vector<int32>, scoping, scopings_container

sector_meshed_region (Pin 7)

cyclic_support (Pin 16)

sectors_to_expand (Pin 18)

sectors to expand (start at 0), for multistage: use scopings container with 'stage' label.

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 meshed_region abstract_meshed_region
1 cyclic_support cyclic_support

meshed_region (Pin 0)

expanded meshed region.

cyclic_support (Pin 1)

input cyclic support modified in place containing the new expanded meshed regions.

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: metadata

Plugin: core

Scripting name: cyclic_mesh_expansion

Full name: metadata.cyclic_mesh_expansion

Internal name: cyclic_expansion_mesh

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("cyclic_expansion_mesh"); // operator instantiation
op.connect(7, my_sector_meshed_region);
op.connect(16, my_cyclic_support);
op.connect(18, my_sectors_to_expand);
ansys::dpf::MeshedRegion my_meshed_region = op.getOutput<ansys::dpf::MeshedRegion>(0);
ansys::dpf::CyclicSupport my_cyclic_support = op.getOutput<ansys::dpf::CyclicSupport>(1);
CPython
import ansys.dpf.core as dpf

op = dpf.operators.metadata.cyclic_mesh_expansion() # operator instantiation
op.inputs.sector_meshed_region.connect(my_sector_meshed_region)
op.inputs.cyclic_support.connect(my_cyclic_support)
op.inputs.sectors_to_expand.connect(my_sectors_to_expand)
my_meshed_region = op.outputs.meshed_region()
my_cyclic_support = op.outputs.cyclic_support()
IPython
import mech_dpf
import Ans.DataProcessing as dpf

op = dpf.operators.metadata.cyclic_mesh_expansion() # operator instantiation
op.inputs.sector_meshed_region.Connect(my_sector_meshed_region)
op.inputs.cyclic_support.Connect(my_cyclic_support)
op.inputs.sectors_to_expand.Connect(my_sectors_to_expand)
my_meshed_region = op.outputs.meshed_region.GetData()
my_cyclic_support = op.outputs.cyclic_support.GetData()

Changelog

  • Version 0.0.0: Initial release.

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