Step 1: Mesh

1.   Read the mesh file inkjet.msh.

File $\rightarrow$ Read $\rightarrow$ Mesh..

  A warning message will be displayed twice in the console. You need not take any action at this point, as the issue will be resolved when you define the solver settings in Step 2.

2.   Examine the mesh (Figure  18.2).

Figure 18.2: Default Display of the Nozzle Mesh

Extra:   By zooming in with the middle mouse button, you can see that the interior of the model is composed of a fine mesh of quadrilateral cells (see Figure  18.3).

Figure 18.3: The Quadrilateral Mesh

3.   Manipulate the mesh display to show the full chamber upright.

Graphics and Animations Views...

  

(a)   Select front from the Views selection list.

(b)   Select axis from the Mirror Planes selection list.

(c)   Click Apply.

  The mesh display will be updated to show both sides of the chamber.

(d)   Click the Camera... button to open the Camera Parameters dialog box.

i.   Drag the indicator of the dial with the left mouse button in the clockwise direction until the upright view is displayed (Figure  18.4).

Figure 18.4: Mesh Display of the Nozzle Mirrored and Upright

ii.   Close the Camera Parameters dialog box.

(e)   Close the Views dialog box.