Plotting the Critical Regions of the Part

  1. Click the down arrow on Results Advisor (Simulation CommandManager) and select New Plot > Factor of Safety .
  2. In the PropertyManager, under Step 1 of 3, select Max von Mises Stress in Criterion.
  3. Click Next .
  4. Under Step 2 of 3, select Yield strength.
  5. Click Next .
  6. Under Step 3 of 3:
    1. Select Areas below factor of safety.
    2. Type 1 for Minimum factor of safety.
  7. Click PM_OK.gif.
    Regions with a factor of safety less than 1 (unsafe regions) are shown in red. Regions with higher factor of safety (safe regions) are shown in blue.

    For a better view of critical regions of the model, you may need to hide the restraints and pressure symbols. Right-click the Fixtures and External Loads folders and select Hide All. Double-click the Factor of Safety icon under Results to display the factor of safety plot again.