ABAQUS obtains results along a path in the form of X–Y data pairs. The data pair X-values define the model locations at which to obtain data; the Y-values are based on analysis results at those locations. You can control these Y-values by choosing the results step, frame, and field output variable for which ABAQUS obtains results; by controlling how ABAQUS averages certain types of results; and by selecting the display form of complex number results (if applicable).
To control data pair Y-values:
Locate the XY Data from Path options.
From the main menu bar, select Tools
XY DataCreate. From the dialog box that appears, select Path; then click Continue. The XY Data from Path dialog box appears.
At the top of the dialog box, click the Path arrow to select the path for which to obtain data.
The model plot in the current viewport changes to highlight the path you have selected.
The Y Values field identifies the step, frame, and field output variable for which ABAQUS will obtain results.
To change the step or frame, click Step/Frame. For more information, see “Selecting the results step and frame,” Section 24.2.
To change the field output variable, click Field Output. For more information, see “Selecting the primary field output variable,” Section 24.4.2.
The averaging of element-based field output values is controlled by the result options settings for the current viewport. To view or change these settings, select ResultOptions from the main menu bar. For more information, see “Controlling result averaging,” Section 24.5.6.
The form of values for complex numbers is controlled by the result options settings for the current viewport. To view or change these settings, select ResultOptions from the main menu bar. For more information, see “Controlling the form of complex results,” Section 24.5.9.
To evaluate and display the data, click Plot.
An X–Y plot appears in the current viewport. The plot represents the data you have configured in the dialog box, which ABAQUS considers temporary data whether or not you have clicked Save As to save it.
To save the X–Y data pairs you have configured as an X–Y data object, click Save As.
Note:
To plot your saved X–Y data object, select ToolsXY DataPlot from the main menu bar and choose the X–Y data object from the pull-right menu.
When you have finished, click Cancel to close the dialog box.
