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[Anders Logg <logg@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, Dec 08, 2011 at 10:46:20AM +0100, Harish Narayanan wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I am trying to run some problems which involve somewhat complex
> variational forms which FFC takes ages (O(1 day)) to compile. Is there
> any clear documentation on the strategies one should apply to speed
> things up in general? I am interested both in appropriate FFC parameters
> and tips on how to split a form into pieces so that I don't end up
> recompiling everything every time I make small changes.

Did you try setting the number of quadrature points? FFC is likely
using quite a few points to integrate your form and it's probably
overkill.

--
Anders