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How do I check Y+?

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      For a 3D Case
      1. Click Display-> Contour-> Turbulence-> Y Plus of the surface of interest.
      2. Turn off Node Value display.
      3. You can now check if the minimum and maximum Y+ forms an appropriate range

      For a 2D Case
      1.Click Display-> Contour-> Turbulence-> Y Plus. You do not need to select any Surfaces
      2.Turn off Node Value display
      3.You can now check the value of Y+ (note to ignore the value of Y+ except for cells adjacent to the wall). In a fine mesh, a recommended value of 1 for Y+ in a fine mesh, and 30 to 500 for a wall function.