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Geometrically Nonlinear Analysis of a Plate

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Opening the Model and Creating a Nonlinear Study

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Plotting Resultant Displacement

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Plotting Resultant Displacement

Right-click the Results folder and select Define Displacement Plot.
In the PropertyManager, under Display:
1. Make sure that URES: Resultant Displacement is selected for Component .
2. Select cm for Units .
Under Plot Step, make sure that Plot Step is set to 10.
In Property, check Associate plot with name view orientation and select *Front from the menu.
Click .
The following plot is displayed.

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