21.4 Results Manipulation

21.4.
1 Combining and manipulating results

Use Results Manipulation to create new results by performing operations on one or more existing results sets. Choose from the following methods for
manipulating results:
Envelope compares two or more results of the same type and component, and returns the minimum or maximum value as a unitless, scalar quantity.
The selected components may belong to different load cases, iterations, or solutions, but must have the same number of components and be defined at
the same output location (nodal, elemental, or element-nodal).
Combination uses standard NX expression syntax to perform operations on one or more results of the same type. Selected result types are assigned an
expression name automatically, which you can edit as needed. You can define a formula using any combination of named expressions (including user
expressions), expression operators, and math functions.
The selected results may belong to different load cases, iterations, or solutions, but must be the same in terms of components (real or complex), output
location, and solution type. If the selected result type consists of vector or tensor data, the specified formula is applied to each component individually.
Derived results (for example, von Mises stress) are then calculated from the combined components.
Reduction and Multiple Reduction reduce one or more results components to scalar values at nodes. These scalar values are represented as
post-processing expressions. You can view and export the expressions in a variety of ways, and you can combine scalar post-processing expressions using
standard NX expression syntax.
Each method collects results across the selected types or components based on element or node IDs. Therefore, the underlying FE models must be
compatible in terms of the number of nodes and elements, IDs, and element types.
Exporting and saving manipulated results
You can export manipulated results to an I-deas universal file (*.unv), and store, manage, and post-process them like any other results file. You can
export this UNV file as a full results file, and NX will automatically import it into the Post-Processing Navigator. Or, you can export it as a companion
result to an existing solution.
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You can also save manipulated results directly to an NX field. You can treat this field like any other NX field: plot, export, or save this field to an AFU file,
or use it to define field-based boundary conditions in subsequent analyses
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21.4.2 Envelope
Video
This video demonstrates how to use the Envelope command to compare one result to another and export the maximum value to a UNV file.
Use the Envelope command to compare two or more results of the same type and component, and return the minimum or maximum value as a unitless,
scalar quantity. The selected components may belong to different load cases, iterations, or solutions, but must have the same number of components and be
defined at the same output location (nodal, elemental, or element-nodal).
The following figure shows Von Mises stress on a welded structure under three different loading conditions: (1) bottom pressure, (2) rib pressure, and (3)
hydrostatic pressure. Viewport 4 shows the maximum stress envelope for all load cases.
Where do I find it?

Application Advanced Simulation
Prerequisite One or more solution results loaded.
Command Finder Envelope
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21.4.3 Identifying results contribution for envelope displays
When you create a results envelope, you can select Include ID Results to generate a second results set that maps the envelope values at nodes or elements
to the iteration, load case, mode, or time step that contributed the specified result. By comparing the ID results to the envelope results, you can quickly
identify which iteration contributes most significantly to areas of interest in your model.
Example: Identifying stress contributions for multiple load cases

The following figure compares a Von Mises stress envelope for three load cases to the ID results
for that envelope. Note that in the ID results display, the color bar scale has been set to three
levels. These correspond to the three load cases. The integer values in the color bar correspond
to the ID assigned to each selected load case in the Combine Results dialog box.
In this example, you would interpret the ID results display as follows:
Maximum stresses for the blue elements are contributed by load case 1.
Maximum stresses for the green elements are contributed by load case 2.
Maximum stresses for the red elements are contributed by load case 3.
Tips and techniques

In the Results Manipulation dialog box, the unique ID assigned to each selected component is listed in the first column of the component list. You can
right-click a selected component and choose Edit to modify its component ID. IDs must be unique integers. Assigning a more meaningful integer value to
component IDs may be useful when interpreting results. For example, if you are viewing an envelope of transient results for the first, fifth, and eleventh
time step, you may want to assign the IDs 1, 5, and 11, respectively.
When post-processing ID results, set the number of levels in the color bar to match the range of IDs. This is useful for matching the assigned color to the
component ID.
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21.4.4 Combination
The Combination command uses standard NX expression syntax to perform operations on one or more results of the same type. Selected result types are
assigned an expression name automatically, which you can edit as needed. You can define a formula using any combination of named expressions (including
user expressions), expression operators, and math functions.
The selected results may belong to different load cases, iterations, or solutions, but must be the same in terms of components (real or complex), output
location, and solution type. If the selected result type consists of vector or tensor data, the specified formula is applied to each component individually.
Derived results (for example, von Mises stress) are then calculated from the combined components.
When you use Combination to combine results, all vector and tensor component data is preserved. The following figure shows different component and
derived contours for the sum of element-nodal stress results for three loadcases.
Clockwise from top left: YY stress, YZ shear stress, ZX shear stress, von Mises stress.
Where do I find it?
Prerequisite One or more solution results loaded.
Command Finder Combination
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21.4.5 Reduction and Multiple Reduction
Video
This video demonstrates how to use the Multiple Reduction command to reduce results components to scalar values at nodes.
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Use the Reduction and Multiple Reduction commands to reduce one or more results components to scalar values at nodes. These scalar values are
represented as post-processing expressions. You can view and export the expressions in a variety of ways, and you can combine scalar post-processing
expressions using standard NX expression syntax.
For example, to return the Tresca criterion at nodes from linear statics results, you could reduce the maximum principle stress and minimum principle stress
to scalar values using the post-processing expressions SMAXP and SMINP. Then enter the expression (SMAXP-SMINP)/2 in the Formula field.
Note Although you can combine and manipulate post-processing expressions using standard NX expressions syntax, post-processing expressions are only
available when using the Reduction and Multiple Reduction commands.
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You use the Reduction command to view, save, or export scalar results for a single load case, time step, mode, iteration, and so on. You use the Multiple
Reduction command to graph, save, or export scalar results across a range of time steps, modes, frequencies, iterations, and so on.
From both commands, you can access the Create Expression dialog box. The options on this dialog allow you finer control over the reduced values defined
in the NX expression. For example, you can specify the absolute value of signed data, averaging options for element-nodal results, shell layers or beam
recovery points, complex results parameters, and so on.
Maximum XY membrane strain for a selected shell mesh, reduced to a scalar value, plotted against frequency, and output as a table field.
Exporting reduced results
Results components that have been reduced to scalar values can be exported in a number of formats:
Both Reduction and Multiple Reduction results can be exported as full or companion results in UNV format.
Reduction results can be saved directly to an NX table field.
When you graph Multiple Reduction results, you have the option of saving the graph data to an NX table field or an AFU file.
Displaying reduced results

Results components that have been reduced to scalar values can be immediately displayed in NX without saving them to an external file or field:
Expressions or combined expressions created using the Reduction command can be displayed as a contour plot in a new post view.
Expressions or combined expressions created using the Multiple Reduction command can be displayed as a graph in an existing viewport or in a new
graph window.
Graphing multiple reduced results

When you use the Multiple Reduction command, you can graph reduced values against the iteration ID, time step, frequency, and so on (depending on the
solution type). Select FE entities, points, or polygon geometry to specify the values to plot. If you select multiple entities or geometry, you can plot the
values as multiple data series, or select Combine Across Entities to plot them as a single data series.
When you graph values using the Multiple Reduction command, you can choose to save the output as an NX field or an AFU file.
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Where do I find it?
Reduction and Multiple Reduction commands:
Prerequisite One or more loaded results files.
Reduction
Command Finder Multiple Reduction
Create Expression dialog box:
Prerequisite One or more loaded results files.
Reduction
Command Finder Multiple Reduction
Scalar Reduction dialog box Expression Manager group Add Expression
Location in dialog box Multiple Reduction dialog box Expression Manager group Add Expression
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21.4.6 Export a results envelope to a UNV file
To export a results envelope to a UNV file as a standalone file, a new solution, or as companion results to an existing solution:
1. Click Envelope .
2. In the Results Envelope dialog box, in the Type group, choose Export from the list.
3. Specify the result component to investigate:
o From the Result list, select the solution or imported results.
o From the Load Case list, select a step, load case, or subcase.
Or, select All Subcases to quickly select all load cases for the selected result set.
o From the Iteration list, select a mode or time step.
Or, select All Iterations to quickly select all iterations for the selected result set.
o From the Result Type list, select a result type, such as stress or displacement.
o From the Component list, select a result component or derived value such as magnitude.
o If the solution contains complex results, from the Complex list, choose the complex part or component.
o Optionally, specify a coordinate system or specify units.
4. Click Add specified component to list .
The specified result type and component for the selected load case and iteration is listed in the load case list box.
5. For each additional component to consider:
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o All specified components must have the same components and location (nodal, elemental, or element-nodal).
o Select from loaded results, load cases, or iterations.
o Click Add specified component to list .
6. In the Operation group, click Minimum or Maximum to specify the envelope operation.
7. From the Create Result list, specify whether you want full or companion results:
o Select Full to create a complete, independent UNV file. See Exporting UNV data as full results, below.
o Select Companion to create companion results to the specified solution. See Exporting UNV data as companion results, below.
Exporting UNV data as full results

Follow these steps after specifying the results components and operation, and select Full from the Create Result list.
1. Enter a name for the new solution. This is the name that appears in the Simulation Navigator.
2. (Optional) Select the Create Solution check box to immediately import the UNV file as a new solution in the Simulation file.
3. In the Universal File box, enter a path and unique filename in the text box, or click Browse to navigate to an appropriate location.
4. Specify the universal file export options:
o From the Results Type list, select the appropriate result type. This is the result type that will be displayed in the post view header during
post-processing.
o Enter an Output Name. This is the results name that will appear in the Post Processing Navigator.
o Enter an Load Case Name. This is the load case name that will appear in the Post Processing Navigator.
5. To generate a second results set that maps the envelope values at nodes or elements to the iteration, load case, mode, or time step that contributed
the specified result, select Include ID Results. See Identifying results contribution for envelope displays.
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6. Click OK to create and load the results.
Exporting UNV data as companion results

Follow these steps after specifying the results components and operation, and select Companion from the Create Result list.
1. From the Companion Solution list, select an existing solution in the currently loaded Simulation file.
2. Enter a name for the companion results. This is the name that appears below the results node in the Simulation Navigator.
post-processing.
6. Click OK to add the companion results to the specified solution.
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21.4.7 Save a results envelope to an NX field
To create an NX field from a results envelope:
1. Click Envelope .
2. In the Results Envelope dialog box, in the Type group, choose Create Field from the list.
3. Specify the result component to investigate:
Or, select All Subcases to quickly select all load cases for the selected result set.
Or, select All Iterations to quickly select all iterations for the selected result set.
o From the Component list, select a result component or derived value such as magnitude.
o If the solution contains complex results, from the Complex list, choose the complex part or component.
o Optionally, specify a coordinate system or specify units.
4. Click Add specified component to list .
The specified result type and component for the selected load case and iteration is listed in the load case list box.
5. For each additional component to consider:
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o Click Add specified component to list .
6. In the Operation group, click Minimum or Maximum to specify the envelope operation.
7. In the Output group, enter a Name for the field, and optionally specify the label and enter a description.
8. Select the independent domain for the table field. Choose from:
o Node ID. Sets the independent domain to the IDs of identified nodes.
o Cartesian. Sets the independent domain to the Cartesian coordinates of node locations.
9. Select the dependent domain for the table field. Available dependent domains vary depending on the result type and whether the result is a scalar,
vector, or tensor quantity.
10. For element-nodal results components, specify the element value at nodes to evaluate. Choose from:
o Average
o Minimum
o Maximum
o Sum
12. Click OK to create the NX field.
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21.4.8 Export combined results to a UNV file
To export results combined using NX expressions to a UNV file:
1. Click Combination .
2. In the Results Combination dialog box, in the Type group, choose Export from the list.
3. Specify the result to combine:
Or, select All to quickly select all load cases for the selected result set.
Or, select All to quickly select all iterations for the selected result set.
4. Click Add specified type to list .
The specified result type for the selected load case and iteration is listed in the load case list box.
5. For each additional result type to consider:
o Click Add specified type to list .
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6. In the Formula group, enter the formula to apply to the selected load cases.
In the load case list, the expression name for each selected result type is listed in the first column. Scroll to the right or resize the dialog box as
needed.
o Right-click the expression name in the load case list and choose Edit to rename the expression.
Note Expression names must be unique, and may contain only the characters A Z, a z, and the digits 0 9.
o Right-click a result type in the load case list and choose Insert to add its expression name to the Formula text box.
You can use any NX functions, math operators, or named expressions. Type the first few letters of the function name in the Formula field to view a list
of supported functions that match the string.
7. From the Create Result list, specify whether you want full or companion results:

Follow these steps after specifying the results components and operation, and select Full from the Create Result list.
post-processing.
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Follow these steps after specifying the results components and operation, and select Companion from the Create Result list.
post-processing.
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21.4.9 Save combined results to an NX field
To export results combined using NX expressions to a UNV file:
1. Click Combination .
2. In the Results Combination dialog box, in the Type group, choose Export from the list.
3. Specify the result to combine:
Or, select All to quickly select all load cases for the selected result set.
Or, select All to quickly select all iterations for the selected result set.
4. Click Add specified type to list .
The specified result type for the selected load case and iteration is listed in the load case list box.
5. For each additional result type to consider:
o Click Add specified type to list .
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6. In the Formula group, enter a formula using standard NX expression syntax to apply to the selected load cases.
In the results list, the expression name for each selected result type is listed in the first column.
o Right-click the expression name in the load case list and choose Edit to rename the expression.
Note Expression names must be unique, and may contain only the characters A Z, a z, and the digits 0 9.
o Right-click a result type in the load case list and choose Insert to add its expression name to the Formula text box.
You can use any NX functions, math operators, or named expressions. Type the first few letters of the function name in the Formula field to view a list
of supported functions that match the string.
o Average
o Minimum
o Maximum
o Sum
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21.4.10 Display reduced results in a post view
1. Click Reduction .
2. If there are multiple results sets loaded, or if the results contain multiple time steps, load cases, or iterations, the Create Expression dialog box
appears. Select the results and load case or iteration, define post-processing expressions, and click Close.
For complete steps, see Create post-processing expressions.
The Scalar Reduction dialog box is displayed, and the expressions you created are listed in the Expression Manager table.
3. In the Scalar Reduction dialog box, in the Type group, choose Create Post View from the list.
Right-click a post expression in the Expression Manager list and choose Insert to add it to the Formula text box.
You can combine post expressions using any NX functions, math operators, or named expressions. Type the first few letters of the function name in the
Formula field to view a list of supported functions that match the string.
5. In the Output group, specify a result type and result unit, and enter a result name.
These values are used for the color bar and legend in the post view.
6. Click OK.
The software displays a contour plot of the reduced scalar result.
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21.4.11 Export reduced results to a UNV file
3. In the Scalar Reduction dialog box, in the Type group, choose Create Post View from the list.
5. In the Output group, from the Create Result list, specify whether you want full or companion results:

Follow these steps after you specify the results components and operation, and select Full from the Create Result list.
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post-processing.

Follow these steps after you specify the results components and operation, and select Companion from the Create Result list.
post-processing.
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21.4.12 Save reduced results to an NX field
3. In the Scalar Reduction dialog box, in the Type group, choose Create Field from the list.
4. In the Formula group, enter a formula using standard NX expression syntax to apply to the post-processing expressions.
o Average
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o Minimum
o Maximum
o Sum
21.4.13 Export multiple reduced results to a UNV file
1. Click Multiple Reduction .
The Expression Manager table is automatically populated with post expressions for each result component defined in the results set. Each component
is assigned a default expression name.
2. Specify a range of results:
o From the Result list, select a results set.
o Select the Start Iteration or Start Load Case.
o Select the End Iteration or End Load Case.
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3. As needed, you can edit the defined post expressions:
o Click a cell in the Expression Manager table to rename an expression.
o Right-click an expression and choose Edit to display the Create Expression dialog box and modify the reduction. For example, you can select a
new reference coordinate system, change the units, or select complex options.
For more information, see Create post-processing expressions and Edit and manage post-processing expressions.
5. In the Output group, from the Create Result list, specify whether you want full or companion results:

Follow these steps after you specify the results components and operation, and select Full from the Create Result list.
post-processing.
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Follow these steps after you specify the results components and operation, and select Companion from the Create Result list.
post-processing.
5. Click OK to add the companion results to the specified solution
21.4.14 Graph multiple reduced results

To define the Y axis for the graph, field, or AFU file, be sure at least one viewport displays the mesh and polygon geometry of your CAE model. You cannot
select nodes or elements in post view to define the data series for a multiple reduction graph.
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1. Click Multiple Reduction .
The Expression Manager table is automatically populated with post expressions for each result component defined in the results set. Each component
is assigned a default expression name.
2. Specify a range of results:
o From the Result list, select a results set.
o Select the Start Iteration or Start Load Case.
o Select the End Iteration or End Load Case.
3. As needed, you can edit the defined post expressions:
o Click a cell in the Expression Manager table to rename an expression.
o Right-click an expression and choose Edit to display the Create Expression dialog box and modify the reduction. For example, you can select a
new reference coordinate system, change the units, or select complex options.
For more information, see Create post-processing expressions and Edit and manage post-processing expressions.
5. Define the X axis. By default, the X axis is set to evenly spaced iteration IDs. Depending on the analysis or solution type, you may also be able to display
the X axis in terms of load factors, frequencies, time, and so on.
6. Define the Y axis:
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o To select nodes, from the Selection Type list, choose Nodes. You can select nodes in the mesh, or enter a node ID in the Entity ID box and click
[icon].
o To select elements, from the Selection Type list, choose Elements. You can select nodes in the mesh, or enter an element ID in the Entity ID
box and click [icon]. For element nodal results, from the Nodal Averaging list, select a method for extracting nodal values from the selected
element.
o To select polygon geometry, from the Selection Type list, choose Edges, Faces, or Bodies. From the Geometry Value list, choose a method for
extracted values from related nodes.
When you select nodes or elements graphically, use the Method list on the Top Border Bar to quickly select related entities.
7. If you have selected multiple entities, you can graph them as multiple data series or combine the results into a single data series:
o Select Combine Across Entities to combine multiple entity selections into a single data series. From the Value From Entities list, choose a
method.
o Clear the Combine Across Entities check box to present each entity as a separate data series or AFU record.
8. (Optional) To store the graph in a more permanent format, in the Output group:
o Choose Create Field to save the data in a standard NX field.
o Choose Save in AFU to save the data as a user AFU file.
9. Click Apply or OK.
10. If the Viewport dialog bar appears:
o To display the graph in the Graphics region, click Select Viewport by Cursor and click a viewport.
o To display the graph in a separate graph window, click Create New Window .
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21.4.15 Create post-processing expressions
1. Open the Create Expression dialog box:
o When you click Reduction , the Create Expression dialog box is displayed automatically.
o In the Reduction or Multiple Reduction dialog box, in the Expression Manager group, click Add Expression .
2. Specify the result component to reduce:
o Select the results set, iteration or load case, and result type.
o For models containing laminates, specify the ply number.
o For models containing shell elements, specify the shell element layer.
3. From the Component list, select the result component or derived quantity.
4. If you have specified an element-nodal tensor result component, and your model contains shell or beam elements, in the Location group, from the
Shell Section or Beam Section list, select a stress recovery point.
5. If you have specified an element-nodal tensor result component, and your model contains beam elements, you can derive complete stresses and
strains from element forces and beam geometry using the options in the Beam Result group. See Beam stresses.
6. If you have specified an elemental or element-nodal result, in the Nodal Combination group, specify how to combine values at nodes. Choose from
None, Average Across, or Sum.
7. If your model includes results in complex format, in the Complex Options group, choose the complex part from the list.
8. In the Results Options group, specify the coordinate system and units used to express the reduced value. See Coordinate systems in post-processing
for more information.
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9. Click Create Expression.
10. Repeat these steps to create additional expressions. Click Close when complete.
The new post-processing expressions are listed in the Expression Manager group in the Scalar Reduction or Multiple Reduction dialog box.
21.4.16 Edit and manage post-processing expressions

The Expression Manager group in the Scalar Reduction and Multiple Reduction dialog boxes provides a number of tools to help you edit and manage
post-processing expressions.
Note Post-processing expressions are available only when combining and manipulating results. You cannot access post-processing expressions using the
standard Expressions dialog box.
Rename an expression
By default, the software assigns names to post-processing expressions. These are abbreviated forms of the result component. For example, X displacement
is represented by the expression DX, and von Mises stress is named SVM. You may find it helpful to give these expressions more meaningful names.
To rename a post-processing expression, click its cell in the Expression Manager table. Type the new name and press Enter.
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Insert an expression into a formula
To quickly insert an expression name into a formula, right-click a row in the Expression Manager table and choose Insert.
Alternatively, type the expression name into the Formula field, or type just a few characters and choose the expression name from the list of matching
names.
Delete an expression
Click a row in the Expression Manager table to select it, and then click Delete Expression .
In the Multiple Reduction dialog box, you can quickly delete all post-processing expressions from the Expression Manager table. Click Delete all .
Edit an expression
To edit an existing expression, click its row in the Expression Manager table to select it, and then click Edit expression .
You cannot edit the results component, but you can edit the location, results options, complex options, and so on.
Add an expression
To add an expression, in the Expression Manager group, click Add Expression .
In the Multiple Reduction dialog box, you can quickly generate expressions for all loaded result components. Click Add All .
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21.4.

1 Combining and manipulating results

Exporting and saving manipulated results

Where do I find it?

Prerequisite One or more solution results loaded.

Command Finder Envelope

Example: Identifying stress contributions for multiple load cases

In this example, you would interpret the ID results display as follows:

Tips and techniques

Prerequisite One or more solution results loaded.

Command Finder Combination

Reduction results can be saved directly to an NX table field.

Displaying reduced results

Graphing multiple reduced results

Application Advanced Simulation

Prerequisite One or more loaded results files.

Command Finder Multiple Reduction

Create Expression dialog box:

Application Advanced Simulation

Prerequisite One or more loaded results files.

Command Finder Multiple Reduction

Scalar Reduction dialog box Expression Manager group Add Expression

3. Specify the result component to investigate:

o From the Result list, select the solution or imported results.

o From the Iteration list, select a mode or time step.

o Optionally, specify a coordinate system or specify units.

4. Click Add specified component to list .

5. For each additional component to consider:

o Select from loaded results, load cases, or iterations.

o Click Add specified component to list .

Exporting UNV data as full results

4. Specify the universal file export options:

Exporting UNV data as companion results

4. Specify the universal file export options:

6. Click OK to add the companion results to the specified solution.

3. Specify the result component to investigate:

o From the Result list, select the solution or imported results.

o From the Iteration list, select a mode or time step.

o Optionally, specify a coordinate system or specify units.

4. Click Add specified component to list .

5. For each additional component to consider:

o Select from loaded results, load cases, or iterations.

o Click Add specified component to list .

12. Click OK to create the NX field.

3. Specify the result to combine:

o From the Result list, select the solution or imported results.

o From the Iteration list, select a mode or time step.

4. Click Add specified type to list .

5. For each additional result type to consider:

o Select from loaded results, load cases, or iterations.

o Click Add specified type to list .

Exporting UNV data as full results

4. Specify the universal file export options:

5. Click OK to create and load the results.

Exporting UNV data as companion results

4. Specify the universal file export options:

5. Click OK to add the companion results to the specified solution.

3. Specify the result to combine:

o From the Result list, select the solution or imported results.

o From the Iteration list, select a mode or time step.

4. Click Add specified type to list .

5. For each additional result type to consider:

o Select from loaded results, load cases, or iterations.

o Click Add specified type to list .