Abaqus/CAE obtains model data from the current model database and model data and analysis results from the output database. Results need not be available to produce an undeformed plot; in this case output database information from a datacheck run is sufficient.

This chapter explains how to select model data and analysis results for display. The following topics are covered:

• “Overview of results selection from an output database,” Section 42.1

• “Overview of results selection from the current model database,” Section 42.2

• “Selecting the results step and frame,” Section 42.3

• “Customizing the display of steps and frames in the results,” Section 42.4

• “Selecting the field output to display,” Section 42.5

• “Selecting result options,” Section 42.6

• “Creating new field output,” Section 42.7

• “Creating coordinate systems during postprocessing,” Section 42.8