These files are used to generate data compatible with Tecplot Focus 2009 and Tecplot 360 2009 [12.0] or newer. This version supports a shared mesh (e.g., one grid with multiple solution/results files), n-faced polyhedra, and transient datasets. The representation for Time/date data, introduced in Tecplot 2009 [March 2009], is described in the Data Format Guide (below). There is no format change.
If you have an interest in outputting a solver code to a Tecplot format, please do not hesitate to contact Scott Rumage (Tecplot's Partner and Code Interface Manager) for consultation. Contacting us may significantly reduce your time in creating the output, plus it will aid in the creation of a product that will take advantage of Tecplot's capabilities. Informing us of your work also allows us to apprise you of updates and bug fixes to the library.
When contacting us with technical issues, it will be very helpful if you would provide this information:
- What you're trying to do.
- Which platform/operating system(s) you're working with. As there are a bezillion different linuxes available, it's often easiest if you can tell us the platform mentioned in this script.
- Which version of Tecplot you're using. Generally, run "tec360 -v" and it'll print out a version number for you.
- What compiler and linking options you're specifying. Sometimes this isn't obvious from the screen captures sent to us.
Library - [January 2010, Tecplot build 12.1] supports n-faced polyhedral, sharing grids among multiple time steps, and strands (parts through time). There is no special provision for Time/Date format - please consult the Data Format Guide (below). Using this library, output files will be readable by Tecplot 2009 (March 2009) or newer.
- Data Format Guide
- Precompiled libraries. To determine the specific platform, look in $TEC_360_2009/lib/ext OR download and run this shell script.
Platform TecIO preplot Linux linux.26 tecio.a preplot 32-bit Linux linuxg27x64.26 tecio64.a preplot 64-bit Linux, newer versions linuxg248x64.26 tecio64.a preplot linux64.26 tecio64.a preplot (ancient Linux) Mac OSX macix64.105 tecio64.a preplot 64-bit Mac OSX 10.5.5 or newer, Intel only macux.104 tecio.a preplot 32-bit Mac OSX, PowerPC + Intel Windows win32 win32.zip preplot.exe 32-bit Windows win64 win64.zip preplot.exe 64-bit Windows UNIX ibmx64.53 tecio64.a preplot hpi64.11 tecio64.a preplot hp7xx64.11 tecio64.a preplot sun464.59 tecio64.a preplot - The source: tecio2009.zip For folks who want to compile on multiple platforms.
Versions of the library are available:
- Tecplot 360 2009 [January 2010, Tecplot build 12.1] - Current release. Includes latest bug fixes and optimizations: N-faced polyhedra, time/date, grid sharing, and all the lastest bug fixes. Files generated are readable by Tecplot 360 2009 and newer, Tecplot Focus 2009 and newer.
- Tecplot 360 2008 [December 2007, Tecplot build 11.2] - n-faced polyhedra, time/date, grid sharing, and all the lastest bug fixes. Files generated are readable by Tecplot 360 2008 and newer, Tecplot Focus 2008 and newer.
- Tecplot 360 2006 [May 2006, Tecplot build 11.0-4] - Transient support (including strands - parts through time), but no grid sharing. Files generated are readable by Tecplot 360 2006 and newer, Tecplot Focus 2008 and newer.
- Tecplot 10 Release 6 [March 2005, Tecplot build 10.0-6] - Maximum compatibility at the expense of functionality. There is no strand support, grid sharing, or support for n-faced polyhedra. Files generated are readable by Tecplot 10R6 and newer.