The windio2cad module is a command line tool to convert .yaml files that follow the windio ontology into .stl CAD files. These CAD files can then be used as input to other codes or for visualization.
Two example files for floating offshore wind turbine (FOWT) platforms are included in this source repository:
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nrel5mw-spar_oc4.yaml: A semisubmersible floating platform. -
nrel5mw-spar_oc3.yaml: A spar-type floating platform.
Read below to learn more about rendering these .yaml files into .stl files.
This instllation guide assumes you are using conda for management of virtual environments. Clone the repository and change into the repository's directory:
conda create -n windio2cad python=3.8
conda activate windio2cad
pip install -e .
This module depends on the OpenSCAD package to be installed to render the final .stl file. See http://www.openscad.org/
Use the following command to create an .stl file for a turbine atop a semisubmersible foundation:
python -m windio2cad --input nrel5mw-semi_oc4.yaml --output turbine.stl --openscad [PATH TO OPENSCAD]
Replace [PATH TO OPENSCAD] with the path to OpenSCAD on your operating system.
In some applications, only a rendering of the blade / tower / monopile / floating platform is needed. In those cases, simply add the --blade or --tower or --monopile or --floater option to the command line to render just those components (can only be done one at a time).