Getting Started#
Welcome to the Flow360 Python API! This section will help you get started with using Flow360 for your CFD simulations. Whether you’re new to CFD or transitioning from another solver, these guides will help you quickly become productive with Flow360.
Learn the fundamentals of setting up and running a basic simulation with Flow360. This tutorial covers the essential steps from geometry import to results analysis.
Discover how to efficiently run multiple simulations with varying parameters to explore your design space and optimize your models.
What You’ll Learn#
How to set up your first Flow360 simulation
Working with the Project interface for simulation management
Configuring simulation parameters using Pydantic models
Importing geometries and meshes, setting meshing parameters and boundary conditions
Monitoring simulation progress
Extracting and analyzing results
Running parameter sweeps for design exploration
Prerequisites#
Before starting these tutorials, make sure you have:
Installed Flow360 (see Python API 🐍 for installation instructions)
Configured your API key
Basic understanding of Python programming
Familiarity with basic CFD concepts