Specify default value of a field/array in the input file.
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Description
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
We need a way to set the default value of a field/array from inside the input file.
Describe the solution you'd like
Probably something in the fieldSpecification block that sets only the default value of the field rather than the value.
Describe alternatives you've considered
none
Additional context
This is really helpful when considering topology change where you cannot set initial values of things that don't exist, and the hard coded default value is inappropriate for the simulation.
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Research direction
Start by locating the input-file parser and the fieldSpecification handling for fields and arrays, then trace how hard-coded defaults are selected. Define the distinction between setting a default and setting a current value, and verify the behavior for topology changes where the field does not yet exist.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- cpp
- Domain
- hpc
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100