Time History Graph PropertyManager

The Time History Graph PropertyManager allows you to generate a 2D graph of the results at certain locations. Time history graphs are available for nonlinear, drop test, and modal time history analyses.

For transient thermal studies, use the probe tool to create time history graphs at certain locations.

Response

Predefined locations Lists the vertices and reference points you defined as Workflow sensitive sensors.
All nodes Lists all nodes in the model. Available only if you did not select vertices or reference points in the Result Options PropertyManager before running the study.
Use the Probe PropertyManager to identify node locations.
At remote locations Available for remote load or remote mass definitions for linear dynamic studies. Lists bodies that are treated as remote masses, and nodes where you apply a remote load or remote mass.

You can plot a maximum of six response graphs on the same plot.

The program displays the results at the center of gravity of a body that is treated as a remote mass.

For Arc-length and Displacement control method:

X-Axis

Component .

Select a component from the menu.

Units .

Select a unit for the selected X-axis component.
Y-Axis Load Factor (default)

For Force control method, and drop test:

X-Axis

Component .

Select a component from the menu.

Units .

Select a unit for the selected X-axis component.
Y-Axis

Component .

Select a component from the menu.

Units .

Select a unit for the selected Y-axis component.

For modal time history:

X-Axis Time in seconds (default).
Y-Axis

Component .

Select a component from the menu.

Units .

Select a unit for the selected Y-axis component.

X-Axis Range (Time)

(Appears if time is selected above for X-axis.)

Full Select to plot results for all time steps.
Defined

Select to plot results for a selected time interval.

Min

Minimum value of time interval

Max

Maximum value of time interval

Resolution of intermediate points

Set the resolution of intermediate time steps. For example, if you set 2, results are plotted for every other time step.