Build Plots with MADYMO Time History Files
MADYMO plot files organize data elements in a similar manner, although they use different labels for each element.
- Field
- Description
- X Type
- A data file can consist of different types of data. The available data types depend on the data file. Use the buttons to scroll through the types of data in the open file or click on the down arrow to expand the list. Select the data type for the X vectors. If time is chosen, the component and channel are blank.
- X Component
- Once the data type has been selected, the data component set needs to be selected. Click the buttons to scroll through the components or click the down arrow to expand the list. Select a component.
- X Channel
- MADYMO components typically contain multiple channels. Click the buttons to scroll through the data channels or click the down arrow to expand the list. Select the channel.
- Y Type
- Select the data type for the Y vectors.
- Y Component
- Multiple components can be plotted in the same window, or plotted in individual windows. The available choices are displayed in a list. The list can be expanded by clicking the expand button, . Select the data components for the Y vectors from the list. Enter a string in the text box to filter items in the list for faster selection.
- Y Channel
- MADYMO components typically contain multiple channels. Click the buttons to scroll through the data channels or click the down arrow to expand the list. Enter a string in the text box to filter items in the list for faster selection. Select the Y channel(s).