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Following an analysis, you need to read the results files back into Patran or attach a results file for Patran to access. The way to retrieve the analysis results depends on the analysis module or preference you
are using.
To use the Analysis Application Form to Retrieve Results:
1. On the Analysis application form, select an Action, Object and Method combination.
The rest of the form varies according to your selections.
2. Click on the Select Results File unfold box.
Select the results file to read in or attach.
Actions
When retrieving results, the action choices are limited to a couple of choices, depending on the analysis code you are using. For example, using MSC Nastran you can select Read Output2 or Attach XDB. By default Patran looks for the Attach XDB file.
Objects
The object specifies what you are retrieving. Again using the example of MSC Nastran, you have the option of results entities, model data, or both. For the purposes of results, you would select Results Entities.
Methods
The method defines how the results are read or attached. For most purposes this selection is local.
