User Guide

Welcome to the Remote OpenFAST Plotter user guide. This guide provides detailed instructions for using the application to visualize and analyze OpenFAST simulation data.

User Guide Contents:

• Getting Started
  • Application Interface
  • Files Tab
  • Time Domain Tab
  • FFT Tab
  • Phase Tab
  • Quick Workflow Example
  • Next Steps

Overview

Remote OpenFAST Plotter provides a web-based interface for interacting with OpenFAST output files. The application is organized into several tabs:

• Files Tab: Loading and managing OpenFAST output files

• Time Domain Tab: Creating time series plots of simulation data

• FFT Tab: Performing frequency domain analysis

• Phase Tab: Examining phase relationships between signals

Basic Workflow

A typical workflow with the Remote OpenFAST Plotter consists of:

1. Loading Files: Add OpenFAST output files to the application

2. Selecting Signals: Choose which data channels to analyze

3. Creating Plots: Generate visualizations in time or frequency domain

4. Annotating: Add markers for important frequencies or events

5. Exporting: Save plots as standalone HTML files for sharing

For detailed instructions on each step, see the relevant sections in this guide.