Non-Axisymmetric Coils Reader

This page explains how to use the Non-Axisymmetric Coils Reader to visualize the Non-axisymmetric active coil systems.

Supported IDSs

The following IDS and structures are supported in the Non-Axisymmetric Coils Reader:

IDS

Structure

coils_non_axisymmetric

conductor

Using the Non-Axisymmetric Coils Reader

The Non-Axisymmetric Coils Reader functions similarly to the GGD Reader, with the same interface and data loading workflow. This means that the steps for loading an URI, an IDS, and selecting attributes are identical. Refer to the GGD Reader for detailed instructions on:

Setting the Geometry Resolution

The Non-Axisymmetric Coils Reader allows you to change two resolution parameters that control how coil geometry is discretized for visualization.

Resolution

Defines the number of interpolation points used to represent curved conductor elements (arc_of_circle and full circle). Increasing this value produces smoother coil elements at the cost of higher geometric complexity.

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Arc of circle element (top) and a full circle element (bottom) with a resolution of 5 (left) and 50 (right)

Cross-sectional Resolution

Defines the number of interpolation points used to approximate the conductor cross-section when a circular cross-sectional geometry is present. Increasing this value produces a smoother, more circular cross-section.


Last update: 2026-03-11