Mechanical APDL Basic Analysis Guide

Chapter 19: The Report Generator

The report generat or allows you to capture graphical and numerical data at any time throughout the

analysis process and then assemble an HTML-based report using the captured data.

To capture data, you can use the report generat or interactively or in batch mode. To assemble a report

using the captured data, you can use any of these tools:

• The report generat or itself (either interactively or in batch mode)


• A third-party (external) HTML editor


• Third-party (external) presentation software.

Using the report generat or is a straightforward process, as follows:

1. Start the report generat or and specify a directory to store your data and report(s).


2. Capture data (images, animations, tables and listings) that you want to include in your report.


3. Assemble your report using the captured data.

The following topics concerning the report generat or are available:

19.1. Starting the Report Generator

19.2. Capturing an Image

19.3. Capturing Animation

19.4. Capturing a Data Table

19.5. Capturing a Listing

19.6. Assembling a Report

19.7. Setting Report Generator Defaults

19.1. Report Generator GUI.

To start the report generator, select Utility Menu> File> Report Generator.Result:The ANSYS Report

Generation window appears, as shown:

Figure 19.1: Report Generator GUI

The buttons activate the following functions (from left to right):Image Capture,Anim-

ation Capture,Table Capture,Listing Capture,Report Assembler, and Settings. When

using the report generator, move the mouse pointer over any button to see a description

of that button's function.

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