Using probe options

You can use the probe options in the Query toolset to specify the values you want to obtain while probing a model or an X–Y plot.

See Also
Probing nodes
Probing elements
Probing X–Y plots

Click in the Visualization module toolbox to access the Probe Values dialog box. Use the options in this dialog box to control probing in the current viewport.

For model data from the current model database

Use the Field Output dialog box to choose the step and field output variable. For model data, the field output variable you select is actually the value of an attribute in the model, such as a load or predefined field.

For model plots

Use the Field Output dialog box to choose the step, frame, and field output variable. Use the Result Options dialog box to choose the computation methods governing the probe data and results Abaqus/CAE displays.

For model and X–Y plots

Use the Probe Values options to select the type of information you want to obtain while probing.