Probe Result
The Probe function allows you
to query a plot and view the values of plotted quantities at defined nodes
or centers of elements. When you probe a mesh plot, the software displays
the node or element number and the global coordinates of the node. When
you probe a result plot, the software displays the node or element number,
the value of the plotted result, and the global coordinates of the node
or center of the element. For example, in a nodal stress plot, the node
number, the stress value, and the global x, y, and z coordinates appear.
To list results in terms of a selected reference
entity, create a plot relative to the selected reference entity then use
the probe function.
Options
At Location.
Probe results for individual nodes or elements that you select in the
graphics area.
From sensors.
Probe results at locations stored in sensor lists. You need to define
Workflow
Sensitive sensors to view the Sensor
List.
When probing results from
sensor locations defined at coordinates, the location of the nearest node
is used instead of the exact location of the sensor.
On selected entities.
Probe results for all the nodes or elements on the selected entities (faces,
edges, or vertices).
Distance
(available for mesh and displacement plots). Measure the distance between
two nodes. Select the two nodes in the graphics area and the distance
information appears in the graphics area and PropertyManager.
For frequency and buckling
studies, mode shapes illustrate the profile of the mode only (i.e., the
displacement of nodes relative to each other). See Output
of Frequency Analysis.
Advanced Option
Results
Displays the node or element number, the value of the plotted result,
the global coordinates of the node or center of the element, and the component
name if probing an assembly.
Options include:
Sensor List
(available for From Sensors only).
A list of all the sensors for this model.
Faces, Edges,
or Vertices
(available for On
selected entities only). Results are given for all the nodes or
elements on the selected entities.
Flip edge plot
(available for On selected entities
only). Reverses the order of the nodes in the results list for a selected
edge.
Update
(available for On selected entities
only). Click to refresh the results list when you update the geometric
entities in Faces, Edges, or Vertices
.
Save annotations
for plot (attach sensor) (available for From
sensors only). Keeps the callouts in the graphics area after you
close the PropertyManager.
Summary (available for On selected entities only)
Lists the values of the plotted result on the selected geometric entities.
The sum, average, maximum, minimum, and the RMS (Root Mean Square) values
appear.
Distance (available for Distance only)
Lists the change in the x, y, and z location, as well as the actual
distance after deformation between two nodes. The results also appear
in the graphics area.
Report Options
Save as Sensor
. Select points listed under Results
to create a sensor list.
Save
. Save the probe results to a comma delimited *.csv
file. Use a text editor or Microsoft Excel to view this file.
Plot
. Generate a 2D graph of the results. Linear variation is
assumed between listed values. The graph assumes equal distances between
consecutive probed locations.
Response
(available for transient studies only). Generate a 2D
graph of the results versus solution steps.
Annotations
Lets you select which annotations for the probe results are visible
in the graphics area.
You can move the probe results in the graphics
area by dragging them.
Show Node/Element
Number. Includes node or element number in the probe results.
Show X, Y, Z
Location. Includes global coordinates in the probe results.
Show Value
(not available for Distance).
Includes results-specific value such as vonMises, URES, or Temp.
Related Topics
Printing
Results
Probing
Mesh Plots
Probing
Section Plots
Graphing
Probed Results
Defining
Sensors