MeshSetSerializeType

Sets the serialization method for the mesh.

Synopsis

#include "mesh.h"  
int MeshSetSerializeType(Mesh mesh, MeshSerializeType method)

Collective on Mesh

Input Parameters

	mesh	- The Mesh context
	method	- A known method

Options Database Command

-mesh_serialize_type <method> -Sets the method; use -help for a list of available methods (for instance, tri2d_binary)

Notes

See "petsc/include/mesh.h" for available methods (for instance)

MESH_SER_TRIANGULAR_2D_BINARY -Triangular 2D mesh to binary file

Normally, it is best to use the MeshSetFromOptions() command and then set the Mesh type from the options database rather than by using this routine. Using the options database provides the user with maximum flexibility in evaluating the many different solvers. The MeshSetSerializeType() routine is provided for those situations where it is necessary to set the application ordering independently of the command line or options database. This might be the case, for example, when the choice of solver changes during the execution of the program, and the user's application is taking responsibility for choosing the appropriate method. In other words, this routine is not for beginners.

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