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6.5 Contour Plot Example
The following is an example of creating a contour plot superimposed on a deformed shape plot.
Create a Contour Plot
1. After setting the Action/Object/Method to Create/Contour/Lines, select a Result Case from the Select Result Case(s) list box.
2. Next, select the Stress Tensor result type from the Select 2DContour Result list box.
 
3. (Optional) If the selected result has more than one layer associated with it select the layer using the layer Position button.
4. Select the Y Component from the Quantity pull down option menu.
5. Press the Apply button with the Animate toggle OFF to create the plot.
Figure 6‑1 Contour Plot of the Y-Component of Stress
on Cantilever Plate.
 
Create a Contour on a Deformed Plot
1. Create a deformation plot and make sure it is posted to the current viewport. See Deformation Plots, 1 for an explanation of deformation plot creation.
 
2. Now create a Contour plot as explained in Create a Contour Plot, 9, but do not press the Apply button.
 
3. Press the Display Attributes icon button.
4. Turn ON the Show on Deformed toggle.
5. Press the Apply button with the Animate toggle OFF.
Figure 6‑2 Contour Plot of the Y-Component of Stress
on Deformed Cantilever Plate.
 
Create a Contour plot with contour labels on a Deformed Plot
1. Similar the previous example, create a deformation plot and make sure it is posted to the current viewport. See Deformation Plots, 1 for an explanation of deformation plot creation.
 
2. Next, create a Contour plot as explained in Create a Contour Plot, 9, but do not press the Apply button.
 
3. Press the Display Attributes icon button.
4. Slide the Label Frequency to the right until a frequency of 10 is achieved.
 
5. Turn ON the Show on Deformed toggle.
6. Press the Apply button with the Animate toggle OFF.
Figure 6‑3 Contour Plot of the Y-Component of Stress
on Deformed Cantilever Plate.