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Created using Abaqus 6.5
There are two primary uses for predefined paths when visualizing Abaqus results:
- You can create X-Y plots of the spatial variation of results along a predefined path.
- You can also create multiple view cut “slices” along a predefined path (new feature in Abaqus 6.12).
Watch the video below to learn several convenient methods for creating predefined paths for results visualization in Abaqus/CAE. Note that even though this demo was created using Abaqus 6.5, the techniques demonstrated are still applicable in to Abaqus/CAE today.
Creating Paths for Abaqus results visualization
The following video includes:
-- Introduction (0-0:11)
-- Demonstration (0:11-3:58)
---- path on individual element edges (0:38)
---- path along Feature edge (1:10)
----- Extract results along path (2:00)
---- element edge path along shortest distance (2:13)
---- circular path (2:48)
This video was produced using Abaqus 6.5 and can be found in the Introduction to Abaqus 6.5 web-based training site.
Additional note regarding creating paths on feature edges:
- You can adjust the Feature Angle setting using the ODB Display Options (under the Abaqus/CAE View menu). The Feature Angle setting controls how much of an angle is needed between element faces for the edge between them to be considered a feature edge; this setting will influence the Feature Edge selection method.
Abaqus Manual references:
---- “Viewing results along a path,” Section 48 of the Abaqus/CAE User's Manual (6.12)
---- “Customizing slicing options, " Section 80.2.9 of the Abaqus/CAE User's Manual (6.12)
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