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Post-results

The POST-RESULTS module allows the user to visualize the results of the finite element analysis. Contour lines may be drawn on the surfaces of the model to represent various calculated scalar functions. The model may be deformed as well to represent the effect of various loading conditions. Shading and color may be used to represent the value of functions calculated by the analysis. Animation is available for display of dynamic analyses.

This documentation is taken directly from the Moviestar help files and included here in a hyper-text format for your convenience.

More information available:

• Animation
• Contours
• Data-set-selection
• Define-color-bar
• Deformed-geometry
• Shape-title
• Specify-step-increment
• Status

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Animation

The ANIMATION command is used to generate multiple frames the next time RUN command is given.

Frames

Select the number of in-between frames.

Linear

Select a linear animation scheme. Rigid body transformations are applied uniformly to the model. This may cause a jerky motion when displayed in real time since it implies instantaneous velocity changes.

Rotation

Specify the rigid body rotation about the current coordinate frame over the frames indicated.

Run

The RUN command starts an animation sequence. The transformations not set will take their default value, usually zero.

Scale

Specify the scaling of the model over the frames indicated.

Smooth

Select a smooth animation scheme. Rigid body transformations are applied smoothly to the model. The model accelerates and decelerates through the transformation.

Status

List the options and their values currently selected for the next animation sequence.

Translation

Specify the translation of the model over the frames indicated.

Vibration

Select the simulation of harmonic vibrations as the animation mode. The vector function scale factor is modified by a sinusoidal function over the number of frames indicated to simulate the vibration.

Zoom

Specify the zoom in to or out from the model over the frames indicated.

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Contours

The CONTOURS command enables or disables the display or contour lines on either line drawing or shaded images.

Color-bar

THE COLOR-BAR command enables or disables the display of the color bar key on shaded image.

Function-range

The FUNCTION-RANGE command selects the function range for scalar data display.

Mode

The MODE command selects the method of scalar function display. The FRINGE option selects a continuous tone fringe plot and the ISOBAR option selects a contour plot.

Scalar-function

Select the scalar function command that will be displayed using the CONTOUR command.

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Data-set-selection

The DATA-SET-SELECTION command specifies the scalar or vector function time steps and iterations used in an animated display of a non-linear analysis.

Create

The CREATE command allows the user to specify a set of data to be displayed.

Current

Select a previously defined data set as the current one.

Delete

Delete a previously defined data set specification.

Directory

List the stored data sets.

Modify

The MODIFY command allows the user to modify a data set previously entered.

Run-data-set

The RUN-DATA-SET command allows to display a data set previously defined.

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Define-color-bar

The DEFINE-COLOR-BAR command set the number of colors and the colors themselves used in the color bar.

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Deformed-geometry

The DEFORMED-GEOMETRY command selects the vector function and the scale factor used in manipulating the shape of the model.

Modify-shape

The MODIFY-SHAPE command turns vector function display on and off.

Scale-factor

Specify the displacement scale factor applied to the vector function before it is added to the nodal coordinates.

Vector-function

Specify the vector function (acceleration, displacement, or velocity) for display.

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Shape-title

Enable the display of the shape title each time a scalar or vector function is drawn.

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Specify-step-increment

The SPECIFY-STEP-INCREMENT command specifies the particular loading step and increment that will be displayed by either a contour or displaced plot.

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Status

List the options and their values currently selected for post results display. ________________________________________________________________________________

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