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decomposePar -allRegions produces different results than decomposePar -region XXX

Steps to reproduce

heatTransfer/chtMultiRegionFoam/windshieldDefrost

Set system/decomposeParDict to scotch

decomposePar -allRegions

vs

decomposePar -region exterior
decomposePar -region ice
decomposePar -region cabin
  • eg simple method produces exactly the same decompositions
  • we compile scotch with SCOTCH_DETERMINISTIC

bug or feature of scotch?