[petsc-users] repartition for dynamic load balancing

[Xiangdong]

Yes, it can be either DMDA or DMPlex. For example, I have 1D DMDA with
Nx=10 and np=2. At the beginning each processor owns 5 cells. After some
simulation time, I found that repartition the 10 cells into 3 and 7 is
better for load balancing. Is there an easy/efficient way to migrate data
from one partition to another partition? I am wondering whether there are
some functions or libraries help me manage this redistribution.

Thanks.
Xiangdong

On Thu, Jan 28, 2016 at 12:20 AM, Jed Brown <jed at jedbrown.org> wrote:

> Xiangdong <epscodes at gmail.com> writes:
>
> > I have a question on dynamic load balance in petsc. I started running a
> > simulation with one partition. As the simulation goes on, that partition
> > may lead to load imbalance since it is a non-steady problem. If it is
> worth
> > to perform the load balance, is there an easy way to re-partition the
> mesh
> > and continue the simulation?
>
> Are you using a PETSc DM?  What "mesh"?  If you own it, then
> repartitioning it is entirely your business.
>
> In general, after adapting the mesh, you rebuild all algebraic data
> structures.  Solvers can be reset (SNESReset, etc.).
>
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