Configuration Options

There are many configuration options that SWIFT makes available; a few key ones are summarised here.

Note that these need to be ran with ./configure x where x is the configuration flag.

A description of the available options of the below flags can be found by using ./configure  --help.

--with-hydro=sphenix

There are several hydrodynamical schemes available in SWIFT. You can choose between them at compile-time with this option.

--with-riemann-solver=none

Some hydrodynamical schemes, for example GIZMO, require a Riemann solver.

--with-kernel=cubic-spline

Several kernels are made available for use with the hydrodynamical schemes. Choose between them with this compile-time flag.

--with-hydro-dimension=3

Run problems in 1, 2, and 3 (default) dimensions.

--with-equation-of-state=ideal-gas

Several equations of state are made available with this flag. Also consider --with-adiabatic-index.

--with-cooling=none

Several cooling implementations (including GRACKLE) are available.

--with-ext-potential=none

Many external potentials are available for use with SWIFT. You can choose between them at compile time. Some examples include a central potential, a softened central potential, and a sinusoidal potential. You will need to configure, for example, the mass in your parameter file at runtime.