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# Dynamic Distributed Octree Mesh Example
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The code for this example is located in `examples/Octree`
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## Brief
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This example creates distributed octree mesh with dynamical modification.
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## Description
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Example contains the grid, which can refine and coarse by some user defined rule.
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This example may run in both serial and parallel modes with `NP` processes. For parallel run the dynamic load balancing is used.
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The main feature of this example is user-defined function, which determines how grid should split and unite.
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In this example, grid refines around mouse cursor.
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User should define the function
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```
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int cell_should_split(struct grid * g, Cell cell, int level)
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```
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which returns 1 if this cell must split to 8 children cells.
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In addition, user should define the function
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```
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int cell_should_unite(struct grid * g, Cell cell)
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```
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which returns 1 if cell must unite with 7 neighbors.
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After that user must create "struct grid thegrid" object and makes next assignments
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```
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thegrid.cell_should_split = cell_should_split;
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thegrid.cell_should_unite = cell_should_unite;
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```
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Main function of Octree is `gridAMR`.
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This function makes all changes with the grid.
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First it's check all cells to unite, next check to split.
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Example contains the graphic representation of it's workflow.
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User must install and configure the `OpenGL` library.
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## Arguments
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Run with no arguments produces a brief help of example arguments and hotkeys available:
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```
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$ ./Octree
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Command arguments:
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-n=10x10x1 - grid size
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-r=0.01 - refine radius
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-l=2 - refine level
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Hotkeys:
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Space - refine grid around mouse cursor
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f - dump grid to file (see grids folder)
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x - redistribute grid
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```
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as well as the run of the example with the specified default set of parameters.
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## Running example
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First go to the Octree folder
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```
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$ cd Examples/Octree
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```
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### Single process run:
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Example runs with following command:
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$ ./Octree
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```
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In this case example runs on single process and all cells will locate on one process.
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User can use 'spacebar' key to calls `gridAMR` function, which changes the grid.
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### Parallel processes run:
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User can use mpi to run distribute version of example:
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```
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$ mpirun -np 3 ./Octree.
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```
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User must activate `USE_MPI` key in `cmake` configuration.
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In this case grid splits to `NP` parts.
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Each part located on separate process. Graphic representation draws each part with unique color.
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Before redrawing, example transfers information about grid from all processes (slaves) to one process (master).
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After that master can redraw the grid.
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User still use 'spacebar' key to calls `gridAMR`.
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But in this case user can use 'x' key to make redistribution of grid.
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User can adjust redistribution settings.
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