How to determine the number of cells in a cell map

Question:

I want to know how many individual cells are in my cell map. How can I determine this without manually counting?

Applies to:

  • Cell Maps
  • Unit Cells

Answer:

While there isn't currently a built-in cell counter, this method is a simple workaround to determining the number of cells in a cell map.

1. Starting with any cell map, add a Periodic Lattice block and a Graph Unit Cell block to your workflow.

 

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2. Set the Unit cell type to "Column" and put both blocks into the Periodic Lattice block inputs. The thickness parameter is irrelevant for determining the count.

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3. Locate the Beams chip using the Periodic Lattice block's properties panel. The amount of beams in the lattice is the number of cells in your cell map.

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