Visualize a Plot from the Files Tab

You may visualize the result files from the Files tab.

1. On the Filespage, open the Job ID folder.
   Tip: You can access the file path as a breadcrumb to select a particular folder. You can also edit the file path manually and use the copy or paste option to reach a particular folder.
2. Right-click the result file and then click Open With > Plot TOC.

   
   
   Figure 1. Plot TOC Menu

   The Table of Contents screen for a Plot is displayed.

   
   
   Figure 2. Table of Contents for Plot

3. Optional: Click Subcase and select the required load case.
   Note: Choosing the Subcase is optional. By default, the first entry in the subcase list is considered for a plot.
4. Click Simulation to select simulation query.

   
   
   Figure 3. Plot Simulation Query Menu

5. Select the following in the Simulation Query:
   • Select Filter
   • Select Start, End, and Step values.
   • Click Refresh link, to view the list of Time Steps.
   Note: Setting the Simulation Query is optional. By default, all the listed simulations in the Simulation Query is considered for a plot.
6. Click OK.
7. Click located to the right of X-Axis.
8. Choose the X-Axis parameters.
   Note: Time is chosen as the default value.
9. Click located to the right of the Y-axis to select the parameters for the plot.
10. Select the required parameters from the Result Type, Request and Component sections.

    Figure 4. Plot Parameters

11. Click OK.
    The selected variables for the X and Y axes of the plot displays on closing the selection dialog.
12. Click Plot.
    The plot result is displayed for the selected parameters.

    
    
    Figure 5. Plot Result

    Note: The Back link takes you back to the Table of Contents for Plot screen where you can modify X and Y axis parameters for a plot.