Simulation Expiration

CFD generates A LOT of data, which in turn requires an ever-growing storage pool.

A single Pro simulation, with 3 yaw angles, would need upwards of 100GB to store it indefinitely.

To keep things manageable we have a simulation expiry policy in place which gradually removes some of the larger files over time. Much of that happens behind-the-scenes, but it does also affect the availability of some of your simulation assets.

For example:

• After 60 days the VTK files (surfaces, volume and slices) expire and are removed;
• After 1 year the full simulation expires.

After expiry, only a subset of your simulation results remain accessible.

On the simulation results page, the basic forces, header image and a record of the simulation setup will remain (please note that for simulations version 5 basic forces are not available).

The ability to download the results spreadsheet is also available on all expired simulations.

However, the 3D model viewer, the force charts, the slice viewer and parts breakdown (sections 2-5 in this image) are no longer available for expired simulations.

Expired simulations continue to feature in the completed runs section of their project, albeit with a tag indicating their expired status.

If you have any queries about this policy and how it might impact your simulations, please contact us by email.