6.2.9 Hooking DEFINE_HEAT_FLUX UDFs

After you have interpreted (Chapter  4) or compiled (Chapter  5) your DEFINE_HEAT_FLUX UDF, the name of the function you supplied as a DEFINE macro argument will become visible and selectable in the User-Defined Function Hooks dialog box (Figure  6.2.11) in ANSYS FLUENT.

To hook the UDF to ANSYS FLUENT, open the User-Defined Function Hooks dialog box. (Figure  6.2.11)

Define $\rightarrow$ User-Defined $\rightarrow$ Function Hooks...

Figure 6.2.11: The User-Defined Function Hooks Dialog Box

The Energy Equation must be enabled.

Select the function name (e.g., user_heat_flux::libudf) in the Wall Heat Flux drop-down list in the User-Defined Function Hooks dialog box, and click OK.

See Section  2.3.9 for details about DEFINE_HEAT_FLUX functions.