You can use the Query toolset to obtain general information about the geometry of the model in the current viewport and the features that define the model. In addition, you can obtain information specific to the module you are using; for example, if you are using the Mesh module, the Query toolset can provide information on the mesh, nodes, and elements.
To query the model:
From the main menu bar, select Tools
Query.
Tip:
You can also query the model by clicking the 
tool in the Query toolbar.
Abaqus/CAE displays the Query dialog box.
From the Query dialog box, select one of the following:
General Queries
Point/Node
Distance
Angle
Feature
Shell element normals
Beam element tangents
Mesh stack orientation
Mesh
Element
Mesh gaps/intersections
Mass properties
Geometry diagnostics
Module-specific queries. For a complete list of the information available in each module, see “Understanding the role of the Query toolset,” Section 71.1.
For shell normals, beam tangents, mesh gaps, and mesh stack orientation, Abaqus/CAE uses arrows and highlighting to display the requested information in the viewport.
For all other queries, Abaqus/CAE displays prompts in the prompt area to guide you through the rest of the procedure. Abaqus/CAE displays the requested information in the message area. To resize the message area, drag the top edge; to see information that has scrolled out of the message area, use the scroll bar on the right side. The same information that appears in the message area is also written to the replay file.
Click the cancel button 
in the prompt area when you have finished requesting information.
