Results post processing

Create
CHAPTER 1
Introduction to Results Postprocessing
Creating a plot generally involves four to six basic steps (although it may vary from plot type to
plot type). For simple plots where it is acceptable to use all default values then the Quick Plot
option is all that is needed. The icons on the top of the form give access to all controls necessary.
For full control of most plots the steps are:
Action:
Object:
Results Display
Select Result Case(s)
Create
Deformation
Load Case 1, Static Subcase
Select Deformation Result
Applied Loads, Translational
Displacements, Translational
Displacements, Rotational
Show As:
Animate
-Apply-
Resultant
Reset All
Note: A separate chapter is dedicated
to describe in detail the creation and
manipulation of each plot type.
STEP 1: Set the Action to Create and select an
Object (the plot type) from the Results application
form.
STEP 2: Select a Results Case from this listbox.
STEP 3: Select a result associated with the Results
Case from this listbox.
STEP 4: Select the target entities to which the plot
will be applied (optional).
STEP 5: Set any plot attributes if necessary
(optional).
STEP 6: Press the Apply button on the bottom of the
form. The plot will be displayed.
☞ More Help:
Plot Types:
• Quick Plots (Ch. 2)
Deformation Plots (Ch. 3)
Fringe Plots (Ch. 4)
Contour Line Plots (Ch. 5)
Marker Plots (Scalar, Tensor, Vector)
(Ch. 6)
Cursor Plots (Ch. 7)
Graph (XY) Plots (Ch. 8)
Animation (Ch. 9)
Reports (Ch. 10)
Create Results (Ch. 11)
Important: Plots can be optionally named and saved in the database and subsequently
recalled and graphically displayed. If no name is given, a default name is
assigned. If a new plot is created without specifying a name, the default will be
overwritten each time. Overwrite permission will be asked if a name is given and
it already exists.
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