*vectorplot

Syntax

*vectorplot title vector_size mesh_color full_size constant_size

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify Command

Description

Creates a vector plot from results data. The results file must be loaded before executing this command. The *freesimulation command clears the plot.

Inputs

title

The title to use for the plot.

vector_size

The size of the vectors. If constant_size is set to 0, this defines a scale factor for the vectors. If constant_size is set to 1, this defines the size in model units

mesh_color

The color used to plot the mesh. Valid values are 1 through 64.

• -1 - Uses the elements color.
• 0 - Uses the background color.

full_size

Determines whether the contour plot fills the entire screen. Valid values are:

0 - Use normal size.

1 - Use full screen. Press a mouse button to return.

constant_size

Set to 1 to plot all vectors with a constant length, otherwise set to 0.

Example

To load the result file named C:/my_results/test.res and generate a vector plot for Subcase 1 with Displacements data type, a vector model size of 2.5, a mesh color of black, and normal plot size:

*analysisfileset C:/my_results/test.res
*inputsimulation "Subcase 1" "Displacements"
*vectorplot "" 2.5 0 0 0
*freesimulation

Errors

if { [ catch {command_name...} ] } {
   # Handle error
}