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