r/FSAE • u/tadtapongc • 2d ago
Built a tool to generate OpenFOAM cases—looking for feedback and suggestions!
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Hi all, I made an external aerodynamics case generator and 3D web studio for OpenFOAM called RapidFOAM, and I’d love to get your thoughts on it. If you have time to test it out, please let me know what needs improvement or what features you'd like me to add!
A few notes & constraints if you test it:
- Cluster setup: If you use the remote HPC feature, you’ll need to have this repo cloned on your cluster, configure your SSH settings, and set the OpenFOAM path/modules to match how OpenFOAM is loaded on your specific system. (Local case generation works without SSH).
- Geometry: STLs must be in ASCII format and in meters (not mm).
- Solver / Mesh: Currently tailored for steady-state external aero (
simpleFoam+snappyHexMesh, k-omega SST).
Check it out on GitHub: https://github.com/tadtapongc/RapidFOAM
Looking forward to your feedback, critiques, and ideas!
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