A deformed plot displays the shape of your model at a specified step and frame of the analysis results, according to the values of the deformed field variable. For more information on selecting a step and frame, see “Selecting a specific results step and frame,” Section 42.3.1. For more information on selecting a deformed field variable, see “Selecting the deformed field output variable,” Section 42.5.4. To learn how to display the minimum and maximum values associated with your deformed plot, see “Customizing the legend,” Section 56.1.
To produce a deformed shape plot:
Use the File menu to open the output database containing your analysis results.
Use the Result menu to select the following:
The step and frame at which Abaqus obtains values.
The deformed field variable for which Abaqus obtains values. The variables that have been saved during the analysis are available.
The numeric form in which Abaqus displays complex number results.
Select the plot state–independent customization options that you want.
From the main menu bar, select Plot
Deformed Shape to display the deformed plot.
Tip:
You can also produce a deformed shape plot using the 
tool in the toolbox.
The current viewport displays a customized deformed plot of the specified deformation field variable at the specified step and frame of the output database. The state block, if active, changes to show the name of the variable displayed.
Abaqus automatically refreshes your deformed plot each time you click Apply in the results or plot state–independent dialog boxes.
