Load Ensight Gold file format

Function that loads binary Ensight 7.6 files exported by Fluent 12. (encas/case files)

You are now following this Submission

Function to load the Ensight Gold file format in Matlab, including separate vector/ scalar variables listed in the encas/case file.
Result is a tree-like struct with all variables.

Be aware this function was only tested with Fluent 12-exported files with triangle/tetrahedal elements. Other formats will likely require some small changes.

If you have any problems/ found bugs, please contact me by e-mail.

Cite As

Wouter (2026). Load Ensight Gold file format (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/40070-load-ensight-gold-file-format), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

Categories

Find more on Data Import and Analysis in Help Center and MATLAB Answers

General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.2.0.0

Added support for automatic loading of non-triangular faces and for static simulations.

1.1.0.0

Small edits to make it more robust for other *.geo file formats containing multiple element types. Those element types are ignored (around line 190 of the code).

1.0.0.0