Immediately upon opening an output database, the Visualization module displays your model in the Fast plot mode. A fast plot is a quickly drawn representation of your model. It is provided so that you can verify that you have opened the intended output database. For more information on opening an output database, see “Opening a model database or an output database,” Section 9.7.2. You can produce a fast plot at any time during the session by selecting PlotFast Representation from the main menu bar.

The fast plot mode does not display results and cannot be customized. To display results or to apply plot mode-dependent customization options, you must enter one of the other (e.g., undeformed, contour) plot modes.