7.2.1. Displaying Results Graphically
Graphics displays are perhaps the most effective way to review results. You can display the following
types of graphics in POST1:
- Contour displays
- Deformed shape displays
- Vector displays
- Path plots
- Reaction force displays
- Particle flow traces.
7.2.1.1. Contour Displays
Contour displays show how a result item (such as stress, temperature, magnetic flux density, etc.) varies
over the model. Four commands are available for contour displays:
Command(s):PLNSOL
GUI: Main Menu> General Postproc> Plot Results> Contour Plot> Nodal Solu
Command(s):PLESOL
GUI: Main Menu> General Postproc> Plot Results> Contour Plot> Element Solu
Command(s):PLETAB
GUI: Main Menu> General Postproc> Plot Results> Contour Plot> Elem Table
Command(s):PLLS
GUI: Main Menu> General Postproc> Plot Results> Line Elem Res
The PLNSOL command produces contour lines that are continuous across the entire model. Use either
for primary as well as derived solution data. Derived solution data, which are typically discontinuous
from element to element, are averaged at the nodes so that continuous contour lines can be displayed.
Sample contour displays of primary data ( TEMP) and derived data (TGX) are shown below.
PLNSOL,TEMP! Primary data: degree of freedom TEMPRelease 15.0 - © SAS IP, Inc. All rights reserved. - Contains proprietary and confidential informationReviewing Results in POST1