How to visualize WRF-Fire output in VisTrails - Revision history

Jmandel: {{users guide}}

2011-08-02T05:19:01Z

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			{{users guide}}
	== Simulation Visualization Setup ==		== Simulation Visualization Setup ==

Jmandel: /* Works with */

2010-08-12T18:49:26Z

Works with

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	[[Category:WRF-Fire]]		[[Category:WRF-Fire]]
	[[Category:Howtos\|Visualize WRF-Fire output in VisTrails]]		[[Category:Howtos\|Visualize WRF-Fire output in VisTrails]]
			[[Category:Visualization]]

Jmandel: /* Setting up the Python server on a remote machine or cluster */ soft links (Unix)

2010-07-10T23:06:06Z

Setting up the Python server on a remote machine or cluster: soft links (Unix)

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	* Build the simulation binaries on the cluster		* Build the simulation binaries on the cluster
	* On the cluster setup a home directory for the server		* On the cluster setup a home directory for the server
	* Within this directory create ~~virtual~~ links to:		* Within this directory create soft links to:
	** '''ideal.exe''' -- the ideal simulation setup executable		** '''ideal.exe''' -- the ideal simulation setup executable
	** '''real.exe''' -- the real simulation setup executable		** '''real.exe''' -- the real simulation setup executable

Jmandel: /* Visualizing Simulation Results */

2010-07-10T22:57:54Z

Visualizing Simulation Results

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	*** NOTE: this prompt are asking for the '''complete directory path'''		*** NOTE: this prompt are asking for the '''complete directory path'''
	** Prompts for the ''Animation Delay'' (hit enter)		** Prompts for the ''Animation Delay'' (hit enter)
	** View the ~~spread sheet~~ to interact with the visualization		** View the spreadsheet to interact with the visualization
			*** NOTE: The spreadsheet is in a separate window, which does not pop up by itself and it cannot be summoned by pushing some button. It is often hidden under other windows, and you have to find it and click on it to bring it forward.

	=== Interacting with the Visualization ===		=== Interacting with the Visualization ===

Jmandel: /* Simulation Execution */ bf

2010-07-09T21:34:25Z

Simulation Execution: bf

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	* If the visualization computer is different from the computer where you run WRF-Fire, transfer the resulting '''wrfout''' files to the visualization computer		* If the visualization computer is different from the computer where you run WRF-Fire, transfer the resulting '''wrfout''' files to the visualization computer
	* Store the '''wrfout''' files within a known directory (e.g., '''/Users/XXX/VisTrails''')		* Store the '''wrfout''' files within a known directory (e.g., '''/Users/XXX/VisTrails''')
	* Setup an empty directory to save VTK files that will be generated from the '''wrfout''' files (e.g., '''/Users/XXX/VisTrails/vtkFiles/'')		* Setup an empty directory to save VTK files that will be generated from the '''wrfout''' files (e.g., '''/Users/XXX/VisTrails/vtkFiles/''')

	=== Converting Simulation Results ===		=== Converting Simulation Results ===

Jmandel: /* Simulation Execution */ i.e. = that is e.g. = for example

2010-07-09T21:33:50Z

Simulation Execution: i.e. = that is e.g. = for example

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	* [[How to run WRF-Fire\|Download, install and run WRF-Fire]]		* [[How to run WRF-Fire\|Download, install and run WRF-Fire]]
	** NOTE: This can be done on a different computer; you will only need to move the output files.		** NOTE: This can be done on a different computer; you will only need to move the output files.
	* To get enough frames, before running WRF-Fire, change in '''namelist.input''' the variable '''history_interval''' to the desired frame interval in seconds (i.e., '''history_interval_s=1''')		* To get enough frames, before running WRF-Fire, change in '''namelist.input''' the variable '''history_interval''' to the desired frame interval in seconds (e.g., '''history_interval_s=1''')
	* If the visualization computer is different from the computer where you run WRF-Fire, transfer the resulting '''wrfout''' files to the visualization computer		* If the visualization computer is different from the computer where you run WRF-Fire, transfer the resulting '''wrfout''' files to the visualization computer
	* Store the '''wrfout''' files within a known directory (i.e. '''/Users/XXX/VisTrails''')		* Store the '''wrfout''' files within a known directory (e.g., '''/Users/XXX/VisTrails''')
	* Setup an empty directory to save VTK files that will be generated from the '''wrfout''' files (i.e. '''/Users/XXX/VisTrails/vtkFiles/'')		* Setup an empty directory to save VTK files that will be generated from the '''wrfout''' files (e.g., '''/Users/XXX/VisTrails/vtkFiles/'')

	=== Converting Simulation Results ===		=== Converting Simulation Results ===

Jdaniels: /* Interacting with the Visualization */

2010-07-08T16:44:36Z

Interacting with the Visualization

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	[[File:Sc2009results.png\|600px]]		[[File:Sc2009results.png\|600px]]

	* left click will rotate the visualization		* left click (''and move the mouse!'') will rotate the visualization
	* Shift-left click will pan the visualization		* Shift-left click (''and move the mouse!'') will pan the visualization
	* Ctrl-left click will zoom the visualization		* Ctrl-left click (''and move the mouse!'') will zoom the visualization
	* '''l''' (lower case L) toggles the streamline widget		* '''l''' (lower case L) toggles the streamline widget
	* left click on the sreamline widget moves it around		* left click on the sreamline widget (''and move the mouse!'') moves it around
	* left click on the play widgets (left to right)		* left click on the play widgets (left to right):
	** ''step back'' -- step backwards one frame in the simulation		** ''step back'' -- step backwards one frame in the simulation
	** ''play back'' -- play the simulation backwards		** ''play back'' -- play the simulation backwards

Jdaniels: /* Visualizing Simulation Results */

2010-07-08T16:36:10Z

Visualizing Simulation Results

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	[[File:Sc2009history.visualize.png\|600px]]		[[File:Sc2009history.visualize.png\|600px]]

	* Execute the '''Fire ~~Demo~~ Visualization''' node (top of the ~~left~~-most branch)		* Execute the '''Local Fire Visualization''' node (top of the right-most branch)
	** Modify the workflow nodes associated with the vtk file reading
	*** Direct these files to the appropriate vtk paths used earlier
	*** NOTE: you may run the workflow at this point but it will fail without changes these boxes. Running the workflow in this way will highlight the nodes that require changes. They will be colored red to indicate points of failure in the pipeline execution.

	* The '''Fire Demo Visualization''' node (top of the left-most branch)
	** This node is intended to prompt the user for the files rather than requiring intervention with the workflows. Currently there is a bug within the workflow.
	** Prompts for the ''VTK directory'' (''/Users/XXX/Desktop/visExample/sc2009outputs/vtkFiles'')		** Prompts for the ''VTK directory'' (''/Users/XXX/Desktop/visExample/sc2009outputs/vtkFiles'')
			*** NOTE: this prompt are asking for the '''complete directory path'''
	** Prompts for the ''Animation Delay'' (hit enter)		** Prompts for the ''Animation Delay'' (hit enter)
	** View the spread sheet to interact with the visualization		** View the spread sheet to interact with the visualization

Jmandel: /* Converting Simulation Results */

2010-07-07T18:18:14Z

Converting Simulation Results

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	** NOTE: If at this time or later during navigation of the history tree, a dialog pops up saying that vistrails need to enable some package, select yes to continue.		** NOTE: If at this time or later during navigation of the history tree, a dialog pops up saying that vistrails need to enable some package, select yes to continue.
	* Begin by navigating the history tree (a.k.a. Click the '''History''' button on Vistrails toolbar)		* Begin by navigating the history tree (a.k.a. Click the '''History''' button on Vistrails toolbar)
	** If the type in the nodes is too small to read, ctrl-left click on it and move the mouse down. Use arrow keys to move the whole tree in the ~~windows~~.		** If the type in the nodes is too small to read, ctrl-left click on it and move the mouse down. Use arrow keys to move the whole tree in the window.
	* Execute the '''WRFOUT Conversion''' node (top node of a middle branch)		* Execute the '''WRFOUT Conversion''' node (top node of a middle branch)
	** NOTE: to 'execute' a node, you must select the node so that it is highlighted and the corresponding workflow is shown in the smaller view window on the top right, then click on the 'execute' button.		** NOTE: to 'execute' a node, you must select the node so that it is highlighted and the corresponding workflow is shown in the smaller view window on the top right, then click on the 'execute' button.

Jmandel: /* Converting Simulation Results */ navigation

2010-07-07T18:17:56Z

Converting Simulation Results: navigation

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	** Open the '''fireDemoSC2009.mashup''' vistrails (see also '''Vistrails Setup''')		** Open the '''fireDemoSC2009.mashup''' vistrails (see also '''Vistrails Setup''')
	** NOTE: If at this time or later during navigation of the history tree, a dialog pops up saying that vistrails need to enable some package, select yes to continue.		** NOTE: If at this time or later during navigation of the history tree, a dialog pops up saying that vistrails need to enable some package, select yes to continue.

	* Begin by navigating the history tree (a.k.a. Click the '''History''' button on Vistrails toolbar)		* Begin by navigating the history tree (a.k.a. Click the '''History''' button on Vistrails toolbar)
			** If the type in the nodes is too small to read, ctrl-left click on it and move the mouse down. Use arrow keys to move the whole tree in the windows.
	* Execute the '''WRFOUT Conversion''' node (top node of a middle branch)		* Execute the '''WRFOUT Conversion''' node (top node of a middle branch)
	** NOTE: to 'execute' a node, you must select the node so that it is highlighted and the corresponding workflow is shown in the smaller view window on the top right, then click on the 'execute' button.		** NOTE: to 'execute' a node, you must select the node so that it is highlighted and the corresponding workflow is shown in the smaller view window on the top right, then click on the 'execute' button.
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	** NOTE: the prompts are asking for UNIX-style '''directory''' paths. That is, in this case you should type ''/Users/XXX/Desktop/visExample/sc2009outputs/vtkFiles'' and press OK.		** NOTE: the prompts are asking for UNIX-style '''directory''' paths. That is, in this case you should type ''/Users/XXX/Desktop/visExample/sc2009outputs/vtkFiles'' and press OK.
	* Wait for the conversion to complete (all modules turn green)		* Wait for the conversion to complete (all modules turn green)
	** NOTE: the version node '''WRFOUT Conversion (threaded)''' will also convert the files with identical prompt boxes, however the workflow is ''non-blocking'' meaning that all boxes will turn green immediately while the conversion continues in the background.		** NOTE: the version node '''WRFOUT Conversion (threaded)''' will also convert the files with identical prompt boxes, however the workflow is ''non-blocking'' meaning that all boxes will turn green immediately while the conversion continues in the background.

	=== Visualizing Simulation Results ===		=== Visualizing Simulation Results ===