NACA smooth profile - PyAnsys Geometry 0.11, Discovery ANSYS

[SolPaw321]

Hello,

I'm currently using 25.1.0 version of Discovery ANSYS and 0.11 PyAnsys Geometry.

I need to create a model of NACA 4-digit with one smooth side wall (as for example a cylinder has).

Using an example from https://geometry.docs.pyansys.com/version/stable/examples/04_applied/01_naca_airfoils.html, I receive 200 side walls (because by default 200 points create a profile outline).

There is other method than "segment" to connect points in smooth way? Mayby a spline?

I know there is a NURBSCurve but I don't know exactly how to use it.

Thanks for help.

[RobPasMue]

Hi @SolPaw321 !

Thanks for reaching out with this request! After merging #2104 -- this is now possible. However, this won't be available with 25R1 or 25R2. This feature is planned to be released in the first 26R1 release.

We are planning on upgrading the example accordingly in the future so that users understand how to use the NURBSCurve to do this but, as of now, since it is not possible with the current available releases, we decided to hold off from doing so. Sorry for the inconveniences!

[SolPaw321]

Thanks for fast reply !

[SolPaw321]

but the branch you shared no longer exists

[RobPasMue]

Hi @SolPaw321 - the branch was merged into the main branch of the repository. The changes are already in the library itself but the main problem is that the products (Discovery in this case) won't know how to handle NURBS in sketches until the next 26R1 release. Content for release 25R2 was closed a few weeks ago and all the new developments (like this one) will be available in 26R1. Sorry once again!

[SolPaw321]

Ok, I understand. Thank you so much!

[RobPasMue]

Anytime @SolPaw321 !