Contouring analysis results

This section explains contour plotting.

A contour plot displays the values of an analysis variable at a specified step and frame. In addition, a contour plot can be used to show the value of attributes such as loads or predefined fields at a specified step of a model in the current model database. Abaqus/CAE represents the values as customized colored lines, colored bands, colored faces, colored isosurfaces, or tick marks on your model.


In this section:

Understanding contour plotting
Using contour plot options
Producing a contour plot
Producing a contour plot of linear beam section stresses
Customizing a contour plot