Postprocessor

The postprocessor consists of a window (see figure) to

• display simulation results
• control the simulation
• save simulation results on disk for later playback
• display fluid and energy balances

The postprocessor is interfaced with the numerical model VS2DH 3.0 in such a way that as the model runs, the simulated pressure head, moisture content, saturation, concentration, velocity or flux are displayed for each time step, thus creating a crude animation of model results. The speed of the animation depends on the computation time needed for each time step.

The Postprocessor may also be run in a standalone mode to:

• Play back a saved simulation. (This is the main intended use of the standalone postprocessor.)
• Run a simulation using data exported from the preprocessor, and possibly modified by the user in a text editor. (This feature is intended for knowledgeable users.)
• Run a simulation using data originally prepared for VS2DH 1.0. (This feature is intended for knowledgeable users.)

For information on running the postprocessor in standalone mode, see the postprocessor help pages by:

1. Launching the postprocessor in standalone mode
2. Clicking the "Help" menu and then click "Postprocessor help".

See also:

• Preprocessor
• VS2DH 3.0
• Overview

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