Use the Tensor tool to show stress and strain directions and magnitudes for various
solvers from elemental values.
Restriction: Only component display mode is
currently supported.
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From the Post ribbon, click the Tensor tool.
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Select a tensor plot using the drop-down menu on the guide bar.
- Optional:
Click the Create Tensor satellite icon to define a new
tensor plot.
- Optional:
To review and edit the current plot definition, click
on
the guide bar.
- Optional:
Select a subset of components or elements on which to apply the plot.
By default, the plot is applied to the entire model.
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Click Plot to display the plot.
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Click one of the following:
- Save changes and exit the tool
- Clear the plot
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Exit the tool without saving changes
Tip:
- Plots are based on the current load case and step, which can be reviewed and
updated from the status bar or the browser.
- Existing plots can also be displayed or cleared using the plot icons in the
Results Browser.
- Editing the definition for a displayed plot will automatically update the
graphics. For large models, editing the plot definition may be faster if the
plot is not displayed.