Selecting the deformed field output variable

You can display the deformed model by producing a deformed plot or by selecting the deformed model as the underlying shape of a contour or symbol plot. The shape of your deformed model is based on the values of the particular deformed field output variable that you select. An asterisk to the left of the description in the Output Variable list indicates that the variable includes complex number results. For information on individual output variable identifiers, see Output Variables.

Related Topics
Selecting model data and analysis results to plot

  1. Locate the options that control the deformed field output variable.

    From the main menu bar, select ResultField Output. Click the Deformed Variable tab in the dialog box that appears.

    The Deformed Variable options become available.

    Tip: You can also access these options by clicking the Field Output button in any dialog box in which it appears.

    Abaqus/CAE lists by name and description all variables available at the current step and frame of your output database that can be used for a deformed plot (nodal vector quantities). To see the complete descriptions of the variables listed, increase the width of the dialog box by dragging one corner.

  2. From the Name and Description list, click the deformed field variable that you want. An asterisk to the left of the description in the list indicates that the variable includes complex number results.

    The selected variable is highlighted.

  3. The deformed model shape in the current viewport changes to reflect the values of the deformed field output variable you have specified. If active, the text in the state block changes to identify the variable associated with the plot. For more information on the state block, see Customizing the state block.

    Your changes are saved for the duration of the session.