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Here, we will plot the variation of the x component of the velocity along a vertical line in the middle of the geometry. In order to create the profile, we must first create a vertical line at x=0.5m, using the Line/Rake tool. First, (Click) Surface < Line/Rake as shown in the following image.

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We'll create a straight vertical line from (x0,y0)=(0.5,0) to (x1,y1)=(0.5,0.5). Select Line Tool under Options. Enter x0=0.5, y0=0,x1=0.5, y1=0.5. Enter line1 under New Surface Name. Your Line/Rake Surface menu should look exactly like the following image. Then, click Create.



Next, click Create. Now, that the vertical line has been created we can proceed to the plotting. Click on Plots, then double click XY Plot to open the Solution XY Plot menu. In the Solution XY Plot menu, use the settings that were used from the section above, except select line1 under Surfaces and deselect any other geometry sections. Make sure that Write to File is not selected, then click Plot. You should obtain the following output.

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Then, return to the Solution XY Plot menu and select both line1 and outlet under Surfaces. Next, click Plot and you should obtain the following figure.

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Once again, return to the Solution XY Plot menu, select Write to File, then click Write.... When prompted for a filename, enter XVelProfs.xy and save the file in your working directory.

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