Tutorial

Learn plopm with the two- and three-dimensional SPE11B and SPE11C cases. Start with one PNG, then progress to slices, projections, comparisons, animations, and data export.

Before starting, complete the Installation and ensure that the SPE11B and SPE11C output files (.EGRID, .INIT, .UNRST, .SMSPEC, and .UNSMRY) are available under examples/.

Tip

Generate all tutorial figures and files from the repository root:

. tests/scripts/docs_tutorial.sh

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1. Generate the first PNG

Plot one quantity on one model plane.

Generate the first PNG

2. Select variables and steps

Plot static and dynamic quantities at selected restart steps.

Select variables and restart steps

3. Slice the 3D model

Select planes, ranges, lines, and cells.

Slice the three-dimensional model

4. Project and average

Reduce three-dimensional quantities to two-dimensional views.

Project and average quantities

5. Improve figure appearance

Adjust output paths, labels, colors, limits, and resolution.

Improve figure appearance

6. Create subfigures

Compare variables, steps, and projected quantities.

Create subfigures and comparisons

7. Follow changes over time

Create time-dependent plots and animations.

Follow changes over time

8. Export CSV and VTK

Export processed data for analysis and visualization.

Export CSV and VTK data