llnl / llnl/conduit

save_mesh: Add option to add expressions

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C++
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Description

Add an option to provide expressions (https://llnl-conduit.readthedocs.io/en/latest/blueprint_mesh.html#expressions-derived-fields) to relay::io::blueprint::save_mesh so they end up in the root file and can be used in VisIt.

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Research direction

Start at the relay::io::blueprint::save_mesh entry point and read the expressions (derived fields) documentation linked in the issue. Trace how the mesh is written, then verify that supplied expressions are stored in the root file and can be used in VisIt.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
backend-api-design, data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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