Preferences#
The Preferences screen lets you configure account-level defaults that control how projects load, which mesher is preselected when you create a new mesh, and whether project actions open in the current browser tab or a new one.
Accessing the Preferences Screen#
The Preferences screen is part of your personal account settings in the Flow360 web UI.
To open it:
Click your account avatar (top-right corner of the Flow360 web UI).
Select Account from the dropdown menu.
In the left-hand sidebar, click Preference.
The page is available at https://flow360.simulation.cloud/account.
Settings Overview#
Setting |
Options |
Description |
|---|---|---|
Load project |
Low resolution first · High resolution first · High resolution only · Low resolution only |
Controls the order in which graphics data is loaded when opening a project |
Default mesher |
Legacy mesher · Beta mesher · Geometry AI mesher |
Sets the mesher that is preselected by default when you create a new mesh |
Project navigation |
Current tab · New tab |
Controls whether opening a project, starting a new run, or forking opens in the current browser tab or a new browser tab |
Load Project#
Controls how Flow360 loads graphics data when you open a project.
The Load project setting determines the resolution order for streaming 3-D graphics. Choosing a lower-resolution-first strategy lets you interact with the model sooner, while high-resolution-first strategies deliver the highest fidelity data immediately.
Options:
Low resolution first (default) — Low-resolution graphics load first, then high-resolution data streams in automatically. Recommended for most users: you can start working with the model immediately while full detail loads in the background.
High resolution first — High-resolution data loads first. Useful when you need full detail before beginning analysis and your connection can support it.
High resolution only — Only high-resolution data is loaded. Skips the low-resolution stage entirely; best for high-bandwidth connections where waiting for full detail is acceptable.
Low resolution only — Only low-resolution data is loaded. Fastest initial load; suitable for quick visual checks when full detail is not required. Recommended for users who want to minimise internet bandwidth usage and are comfortable working with low-resolution graphics.
Default Mesher#
Sets the mesher that is preselected when you create a new mesh in any project.
The Default mesher preference controls which meshing workflow is automatically selected when you start a new meshing job. You can still override this selection on a per-project basis inside the meshing setup screen.
Options:
Legacy mesher (default) — The original Flow360 surface and volume meshing workflow. Stable and well-validated across a wide range of geometries and use cases.
Beta mesher — The next-generation in-house volume mesher (beta). Offers improved boundary layer generation, multi-zone support, and advanced refinement capabilities. Recommended for users who want to evaluate the latest meshing technology.
Geometry AI mesher — A surface meshing workflow powered by Flow360’s next-generation Geometry AI processing technology. Provides unique automated geometry handling capabilities not available in other workflows.
Note
The default mesher preference applies account-wide. Individual projects can override this preference from within the meshing setup panel.
Project Navigation#
Controls whether project actions open in the current browser tab or a new one.
The Project navigation setting determines how Flow360 opens an item when you trigger a navigation action from your workspace (for example from the project tree context menu). Choosing Current tab keeps your work in a single tab, so you no longer accumulate browser tabs as you move between projects and runs.
Options:
Current tab (default): Opens projects and assets in the current browser tab.
New tab: Opens projects and assets in a new browser tab.
The setting applies to the following actions:
View in workbench: opening a project or asset in the workbench.
New run: creating and opening a new run from an item.
Fork: creating and opening a forked copy of a case.
Tip
Hold Ctrl while clicking (or ⌘ on macOS) to use the opposite behavior.