Finding Objects

In Simcenter STAR-CCM+, you can identify and locate specific Body Groups, Bodies, Faces, Edges, and Vertices based on specified search criteria.

You can search for objects by Name, ID, or geometric properties such as volume and area within the scene popup menu, under the 3D-CAD Model node in the model tree, or the heads-up toolbar.
  1. To search for objects, access the Find Objects option in one of the following ways:
    • In the scene popup menu, right-click the scene and select Find Objects.
    • In the model tree, right-click the 3D-CAD Model node and select Find Objects.
    • In the toolbar, click (Find Objects).
  2. Within the Find Objects dialog, select an Object Type from the drop-down list. See Object Types and Attributes

  3. Specify an Attribute from the drop-down list. The attributes available depend on the chosen object type. For each chosen attribute, you set search criteria. See Attribute Search Criteria .
  4. To search visible bodies only, activate Search Visible Bodies Only. If you do not activate this option, the search also includes any hidden bodies.
  5. Once you have set the desired search criteria, you have the option to:
    • Search
    • Isolate Result
    • Hide
    • Dismiss
    See Search Options.