You can use the plot state-independent options to customize your plot. Select in the main menu bar to choose the plot state-independent customization options. By default, Abaqus/CAE displays your undeformed model at the last frame of the last step available in the output database. If your model varies between steps, perhaps because of the addition or removal of contact surfaces or the application of loads or boundary conditions, you may want to view your undeformed model at steps other than the default. You can choose the step at which to view your undeformed model by selecting from the main menu bar. For more information, see Selecting the results step and frame. You can also use Abaqus/CAE to combine your undeformed and deformed model shapes into a single plot. For more information, see Superimposing deformed and undeformed model plots. Combining the shapes provides a context for evaluating the deformations. | |||||||||