To operate on saved X–Y data objects:

Locate the Operate on XY Data dialog box.

From the main menu bar, select ToolsXY DataCreate. Click Operate on XY data in the dialog box that appears; then click Continue. The Operate on XY Data dialog box appears.

Build your expression:

Click on data object names and built-in functions in the dialog box to select them. Click Add to Expression near the bottom of the dialog box to add data objects to the expression; the built-in functions appear in the expression automatically when you select them.

Use drag-select for multiple contiguous data object name selection.

Commas are inserted automatically between the data object names.

Use standard mouse and keyboard editing techniques to position the cursor and configure your expression.

Adjust the syntax of your expression if necessary: data object names must be surrounded by quotation marks, commas must separate function arguments, and parentheses may be needed.

To save your new X–Y data object, click Save As.

The Save XY Data As dialog box appears. Provide a name for your data; then click OK.

To plot the expression you have configured, click Plot Expression.

An X–Y plot appears in the current viewport. The plot represents the expression in the dialog box, which ABAQUS considers temporary data, whether or not you have saved your new X–Y data object.

To plot your new, saved X–Y data object, select ToolsXY DataPlot from the main menu bar and select the X–Y data object from the pull-right menu.

To clear (erase) the expression, click Clear Expression.

When you are done, click Cancel to close the dialog box.