1*46696af2SBarry Smith# Staggered, Structured Grids (DMSTAG) 2*46696af2SBarry Smith 3*46696af2SBarry SmithThe `DMSTAG` subclass of `DM` encapsulates a Cartesian structured mesh, with "staggered" data living on elements, faces, edges, and vertices. 4*46696af2SBarry SmithUsers guide chapter [](/manual/dmstag). 5*46696af2SBarry Smith 6*46696af2SBarry Smith<A HREF="PETSC_DOC_OUT_ROOT_PLACEHOLDER/src/dm/impls/stag/tutorials/index.html">Examples</A></BR> 7*46696af2SBarry Smith 8