Generate a contour plot of the Mises stress
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From the main menu bar, select
PlotContoursOn
Deformed Shape.
The filled contour plot shown in Figure 1 appears.
The Mises stress,
S Mises
, indicated in the legend title is the default variable chosen by Abaqus for this analysis. You can select a different variable to plot. -
From the main menu bar, select
ResultField
Output.
The Field Output dialog box appears; by default, the Primary Variable tab is selected.
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From the list of available output variables, select a new variable to
plot.
Tip: You can also use the Field Output toolbar, located above the viewport, to change the displayed field output variable. For more information, see Using the field output toolbar. -
Click OK.
The contour plot in the current viewport changes to reflect your selection.