How do I view STAR-CCM+ using Virtual Reality (VR)?

Solid modeling and fluid simulation within STAR-CCM+ can be done in virtual reality. The steps below outline the workflow needed to visualize a fluid within VR. When all the steps have been completed, a STAR-CCM+ VR model will exist that allows the users to enter Virtual Reality, place "bubbles," and watch them flow with the fluid.

• Start STAR-CCM+ v13.04 or higher, and open your SIM file.
• Open the pre-created Scenes >> Scalar Scene 1 view.
• Create 2 Derived Parts (A and B).

  

• Resampled Volume
  Voxel Count : Snap to Part (select the Product.Part from your model)
  (You may want to expand the selection if you wish to see bubbles completely leave the area of interest)
• Streamlines
  • Snap to Part : Velocity Inlet 1
  • Part U-Resolution = 25, Part V-Resolution = 25
  • Vector Field = Velocity

  

• Within the Scene
  • Outline 1
    • (Property) Opacity = 0.5
    • (Property) Surface = True | Checked
    • Hide unwanted Parts
      • Parts >> Region >> (right-click) Hide
  • Scalar 1
    • Hide unwanted Parts (e.g. show Inlet and Floor)
    • Parts >> Region >> (right-click) Hide
  • Streamline Stream 1
    • Scalar Field >> Function = Velocity: Magnitude
    • Color Bar >> Visible = False | Unchecked
  • Vector 1
    • Parts = Resampled Volume
      This is required to see the “particle bubbles” within VR.
    • Vector Field >> Function = Velocity
    • Color Bar >> Visible = False | Unchecked

    

• Right click Scalar Scene 1 >> Export 3D Visualization File.
• Start the application STAR-CCM+VR, and open your file newly exported file.