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FAST User GuideThe Flow Analysis Software Toolkit, FAST, is a software environment for visualizing data. FAST is a collection of separate programs (modules) that run simultaneously and allow the user to examine the results of numerical and experimental simulations. The user can load data files, perform calculations on the data, visualize the results of these calculations, construct scenes of 3D graphical objects, and plot, animate and record the scenes. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) visualization is the primary intended use of FAST, but FAST can also assist in the analysis of other types of data. FAST combines the capabilities of such programs as PLOT3D, RIP, SURF, and GAS into one environment with modules that share data. Sharing data between modules eliminates the drudgery of transferring data between programs. All the modules in the FAST environment have a consistent, highly interactive graphical user interface. Most commands are entered by pointing and'clicking. The modular construction of FAST makes it flexible and extensible. The environment can be custom configured and new modules can be developed and added as needed. The following modules have been developed for FAST: VIEWER, FILE IO, CALCULATOR, SURFER, TOPOLOGY, PLOTTER, TITLER, TRACER, ARCGRAPH, GQ, SURFERU, SHOTET, and ISOLEVU. A utility is also included to make the inclusion of user defined modules in the FAST environment easy. The VIEWER module is the central control for the FAST environment. From VIEWER, the user can-change object attributes, interactively position objects in three-dimensional space, define and save scenes, create animations, spawn new FAST modules, add additional view windows, and save and execute command scripts. The FAST User Guide uses text and FAST MAPS (graphical representations of the entire user interface) to guide the user through the use of FAST. Chapters include: Maps, Overview, Tips, Getting Started Tutorial, a separate chapter for each module, file formats, and system administration.
Document ID
20010115229
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Preprint (Draft being sent to journal)
Authors
Walatka, Pamela P.
Clucas, Jean
McCabe, R. Kevin
Plessel, Todd
Potter, R.
Cooper, D. M.
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1994
Subject Category
Computer Programming And Software
Report/Patent Number
RND-93-010
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-12961
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS2-13210
PROJECT: RTOP 536-01-11
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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