4. Loading Airfoils¶
Loading airfoils can be done in different ways.
4.2. Load via the inline file browser¶
As outlined above there are more ways to load airfoils. A very handy way to browse airfoils is to use the
implemented file browser. This browser is restricted in terms of navigation. Only files and folders below a
predefined root path are visible. The default root is the data/Airfoils
subfolder from the
standard installation. The root path for airfoils can be changed by the user in the file src/Settings.py
by changing the value of the variable AIRFOILDATA
.
The file browser is located in the toolbox on the left side of the application. It is the uppermost tab in the toolbox area.
See also
For more information on configuring the root path to airfoil data see Settings.
4.3. Load via the Toolbar¶
Another way to open the file dialog is to click on the data/PToolBar.xml
.
See also
For more information on configuring the menubar and the toolbar see Settings.
4.4. Load a predefined airfoil¶
For testing purposes a predefined airfoil can be loaded without the need of a file dialog. The airfoil which is predefined can be configured.
See also
See tutorial Settings on how to change the default airfoil.
4.5. Load via drag and drop¶
Last but not least, one or more airfoil(s) can be loaded via drag and drop. Just drag a couple of files, e.g. from the Explorer (Windows) or Finder (MacOS), to the graphics window. All files will be loaded, but only one file will be displayed. All the other files are shown (and can be activated by double-clicking on the name) in the toolbox area.