You can display a contour plot of your model showing a variable
such as stress, strain, or temperature.
In all plots, including contour plots,
Abaqus
selects a default variable to display. The default variable selected depends on
the variables available in the output database, which in turn depend on the
analysis procedures and the requested output. You can choose to display any
variable that is available in the field output portion of the output database.
If you select a variable when you are not in a plot state that can display that
variable, a dialog box appears prompting you to switch to a valid plot state.
You can use the plot options to customize the appearance of a contour
plot.
Abaqus
applies your customized settings to every contour plot displayed in the current
viewport. If you display a contour plot in a new viewport,
Abaqus
reverts to the default plot options.