Infinite box: definition (structure)

Definition

The Infinite box entity is defined by:

  • a name
  • a type of box
  • internal and external box sizes

Name

The name to identify the infinite box is allocated automatically by Flux during the creation of this one.

The user cannot modify this name.

Infinite box type: 2D domain

The infinite box types and the characteristics useful for their description are gathered in the table below.

Infinite box type Internal and external sizes
disc
  • internal radius
  • external radius

Infinite box types: domaine 3D

The infinite box types and the characteristics useful for their description are gathered in the table below.

Infinite box type Internal and external sizes
parallelepiped
  • X inner size, half length
  • X outer size, half length
  • Y inner size, half length
  • Y outer size, half length
  • Z inner size, half length
  • Z outer size, half length
X cylinder /

Y cylinder /

Z cylinder
  • internal radius
  • external radius
  • inner size, half height
  • outer size, half height

Important

It is not possible to change the type of the infinite box by editing its dialog box.

To change the infinite box type:

  • Delete the infinite box
  • Create a new infinite box

Length and angle units

Length and angle units are those associated with the domain.

These units can be edited and modified in the dialog box of the Domain Type.