Viewing von Mises (Equivalent) Stresses

  1. In the Simulation study tree, open the Results folder.
  2. Double-click Stress1 (-von Mises-) to display the plot.

    If the plot does not exist, create the plot using one of the methods in steps 3, 4, or 5.

    To view the stress plot in a different unit system, right-click the plot icon and click Edit Definition. Under Display, set Units to the desired system of units and click .
  3. Optional: To add a plot:
    1. Right-click the Results folder and select Define type of plot Plot.
    2. Set the options in the PropertyManager and click .
  4. Optional: To add a von Mises stress plot using English units for a static study:
    1. Right-click the Results folder and select Define Stress Plot .
    2. Under Display, select VON: von Mises Stress in Component .
    3. Under Display, select psi in Units .
    4. Click .
  5. Optional: To add a thermal plot displaying temperature in Celsius for a thermal study:
    1. Right-click the Results folder and select Define Thermal Plot .
    2. Under Display, select TEMP: Temperature in Component .
    3. Under Display, select Celsius in Units .
    4. Click .