# wave vector arrows

**URL:** <https://opentelemac.org/forum/t/wave-vector-arrows/8033>\
**Category:** TOMAWAC\
**Created:** [July 31, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://opentelemac.org/forum/t/wave-vector-arrows/8033 "2025-07-31T17:15:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![user\_16418](https://opentelemac.org/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/e0b2c6/32.png) [@user\_16418](https://opentelemac.org/forum/u/user_16418)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://opentelemac.org/forum/t/wave-vector-arrows/8033/1 "2025-07-31T17:15:17Z")

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Dear [name removed], I am seeking to generate directional wave vector arrows for visualization in the TOMAWAC wave model. Despite reviewing the available BlueKenue documentation, I have been unable to locate the appropriate methodology. I would greatly appreciate any guidance on this matter. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

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**Author:** ![user\_18796](https://opentelemac.org/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/aeb1de/32.png) [@user\_18796](https://opentelemac.org/forum/u/user_18796)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2025, 1:24pm UTC](https://opentelemac.org/forum/t/wave-vector-arrows/8033/2 "2025-08-01T13:24:44Z")

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Dear [name removed],

I don’t know well BlueKenue, but I know this can easily be done in the [name removed] module of [name removed] using the glyph filter.

Hopefully this helps.

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**Author:** ![user\_16418](https://opentelemac.org/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/e0b2c6/32.png) [@user\_16418](https://opentelemac.org/forum/u/user_16418)\
**Post date:** [August 11, 2025, 9:49am UTC](https://opentelemac.org/forum/t/wave-vector-arrows/8033/3 "2025-08-11T09:49:33Z")

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Hello [name removed],

For the arrows indicating the wave direction in Tomawac, I created them using Tecplot 360 EX.

Thank you.

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**Author:** ![user\_9192](https://opentelemac.org/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/3be4f8/32.png) [@user\_9192](https://opentelemac.org/forum/u/user_9192)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 1:05pm UTC](https://opentelemac.org/forum/t/wave-vector-arrows/8033/4 "2025-08-13T13:05:54Z")

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On page 14 of the Blue Kenue 3.12.33 Reference Manual it states:

> Arrows - Arrows are only applicable to vector objects. Arrows represent the vector at each node. The size and colour of the arrow represent the magnitude of the vector.

I am the current Blue Kenue lead developer and happened by chance to see your post. In general if you are looking for help specifically related to Blue Kenue please post in the Blue Kenue section of the forum. In this case, I see that you have found a solution.

Kindly… [name removed]

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**Author:** ![user\_9192](https://opentelemac.org/forum/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/u/3be4f8/32.png) [@user\_9192](https://opentelemac.org/forum/u/user_9192)\
**Post date:** [August 30, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://opentelemac.org/forum/t/wave-vector-arrows/8033/5 "2025-08-30T19:40:21Z")

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FYI… continuing Blue Kenue related discussion in post [#46827](https://www.opentelemac.org/index.php/kunena/blue-kenue/15197-question-common-short-form-for-arrows-in-the-opposite-direction#46827)

Kindly… [name removed]