Simulation Data Sensors

Use Simulation Data sensors to monitor the following:

• Simulation data such as stresses, connector forces, and factors of safety on particular locations of the model
• Results from Simulation transient studies such as nonlinear, dynamic, transient thermal, drop-test studies, and design scenarios. Use Workflow Sensitive sensors to plot graphs on specific locations for transient and design studies. Use Transient Sensors to list results from transient studies and view statistical data across the solution steps.
• Trend Tracker data graphs
• Goals and Constraints for Design Studies

To access the Sensor PropertyManager, in the FeatureManager Design Tree, right-click the Sensors folder and select Add Sensor.

Sensor Type

Data Quantity

Select the result quantity and component to track with a sensor.

	Results	Select one of the following: Stress Strain Displacement Frequency (mode shape) Buckling (load factor for buckling mode shape) Connector Force Free-Body Forces Thermal Velocity Acceleration Beam Stress Workflow Sensitive
	Component	Select the results component to track with a sensor.
	Plane, Axis or Coordinate System	Select a plane, axis or coordinate system for reference geometry.

Properties

Select the result quantity and component to track with a sensor.

	Unit	Select the units for the Simulation quantity
	Criterion	Model Max Maximum algebraic value across model Model Min Minimum algebraic value across model Model Average Average value across model Max over Selected Entities Maximum algebraic value over selected entities defined in the Components, Bodies, Faces, Edges or Vertices box Min over Selected Entities Mimimum algebraic value over selected entities defined in the Components, Bodies, Faces, Edges or Vertices box Average of Selected Entities Average value over selected entities defined in the Components, Bodies, Faces, Edges or Vertices box RMS over Selected Entities Root mean square value over selected entities defined in the Components, Bodies, Faces, Edges or Vertices box
	Step Criterion	Across All Steps Tracks the Simulation data value across all steps for the entire model or for the selected entities and reports a single value. For example, if you select Model Max for Criterion, the sensor reports the maximum value in the model across all steps. At Specific Plot Step Tracks the Simulation data value at the specified plot step based on the plot number you specify. You can control the number of plot steps and step interval using the Result Options PropertyManager. Transient Available for transient studies (nonlinear, linear dynamics, transient thermal, and drop test). Tracks the Simulation data across time or frequency solution steps. To list the data stored in a transient sensor, right-click the sensor icon under Sensors and select List. To view 2D graphs of the results stored in transient sensors, right-click the sensor icon under Sensors and select Graph. At Specific Mode Shape This option is available only for the frequency and buckling sensors. Specifies the mode number at which the sensor tracks the result.
	Select Components, Bodies, Faces, Edges, or Vertices	Values are monitored over these selected entities.
	Connectors	Available only when connectors are defined and Connector Force is selected under Data Quantity. All pins All bolts All bearings Individual connector
	Select Bodies, Faces, Edges, Vertices or Reference Points	Available when Workflow Sensitive is selected under Data Quantity. Values are monitored across all solution steps for the selected entities.
	Link to selection	Automatically updates the selected vertices or points coordinates when geometry changes.

Location(s)

Available when Workflow Sensitive is selected and Link to selection is cleared. Lists the points and coordinates of the sensor locations.

Unit

Set the display units for the Location(s) list.

Factor of Safety

Select to monitor the value of factor of safety (FOS).

Alert

Select Alert and set an operator and limits.

Alerts notify you immediately when the sensor value deviates from the limits you specify. When a sensor triggers an alert, the system beeps and the sensor is flagged in the FeatureManager design tree.

File Options

Select to monitor the value of factor of safety (FOS).