These commands are used to postprocess the results with the time-history processor. The commands are grouped by functionality.
Table 2.94: Setup
| These POST26 commands are used to store data for processing. | ||
|---|---|---|
| ANSOL | Specifies averaged nodal data to be stored from the results file in the solution coordinate system. | |
| CISOL | Stores J-integral information in a variable. | |
| DATA | Reads data records from a file into a variable. | |
| EDREAD | Reads explicit dynamics output into variables for time-history postprocessing. | |
| ENERSOL | Specifies the total energies to be stored. | |
| ESOL | Specifies element data to be stored from the results file. | |
| FILE | Specifies the data file where results are to be found. | |
| GAPF | Defines the gap force data to be stored in a variable. | |
| GSSOL | Specifies which results to store from the results file when using generalized plane strain. | |
| JSOL | Specifies result items to be stored for the joint element. | |
| NSOL | Specifies nodal data to be stored from the results file. | |
| NSTORE | Defines which time points are to be stored. | |
| NUMVAR | Specifies the number of variables allowed in POST26. | |
| /POST26 | Enters the time-history results postprocessor. | |
| RESET | Resets all POST1 or POST26 specifications to initial defaults. | |
| RFORCE | Specifies the total reaction force data to be stored. | |
| /RGB | Specifies the RGB color values for indices and contours. | |
| SOLU | Specifies solution summary data per substep to be stored. | |
| STORE | Stores data in the database for the defined variables. | |
| TIMERANGE | Specifies the time range for which data are to be stored. | |
| VARDEL | Deletes a variable (GUI). | |
| VARNAM | Names (or renames) a variable. | |
Table 2.95: Controls
| These POST26 commands are used to control the calculations of other commands. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CFACT | Defines complex scaling factors to be used with operations. | |
| FORCE | Selects the element nodal force type for output. | |
| LAYERP26 | Specifies the element layer for which data are to be stored. | |
| SHELL | Selects a shell element or shell layer location for results output. | |
| TVAR | Changes time to the cumulative iteration number. | |
Table 2.96: Operations
| These POST26 commands are used to perform operations on the stored variables. | ||
|---|---|---|
| ABS | Forms the absolute value of a variable. | |
| ADD | Adds variables. | |
| ATAN | Forms the arctangent of a complex variable. | |
| CLOG | Forms the common log of a variable | |
| CONJUG | Forms the complex conjugate of a variable. | |
| DERIV | Differentiates a variable. | |
| EXP | Forms the exponential of a variable. | |
| FILLDATA | Fills a variable by a ramp function. | |
| IMAGIN | Forms an imaginary variable from a complex variable. | |
| INT1 | Integrates a variable. | |
| LARGE | Finds the largest (the envelope) of three variables. | |
| NLOG | Forms the natural log of a variable. | |
| PROD | Multiplies variables. | |
| QUOT | Divides two variables. | |
| REALVAR | Forms a variable using only the real part of a complex variable. | |
| SMALL | Finds the smallest of three variables. | |
| SQRT | Forms the square root of a variable. | |
Table 2.97: Display
| These POST26 commands are used to display the results. | ||
|---|---|---|
| KEEP | Stores POST26 definitions and data during active session. | |
| PLCPLX | Specifies the part of a complex variable to display. | |
| PLTIME | Defines the time range for which data are to be displayed. | |
| PLVAR | Displays up to ten variables in the form of a graph. | |
| SPREAD | Turns on a dashed tolerance curve for the subsequent curve plots. | |
| XVAR | Specifies the X variable to be displayed. | |
| Certain graphics commands also apply, such as /AXLAB, /XRANGE, and /YRANGE. | ||
Table 2.98: Listing
| These POST26 commands are used to produce tabular listings of the results. | ||
|---|---|---|
| EXTREM | Lists the extreme values for variables. | |
| LINES | Specifies the length of a printed page. | |
| NPRINT | Defines which time points stored are to be listed. | |
| PRCPLX | Defines the output form for complex variables. | |
| PRTIME | Defines the time range for which data are to be listed. | |
| PRVAR | Lists variables vs. time (or frequency). | |
Table 2.99: Special Purpose
| These POST26 commands are used for various special purposes. | ||
|---|---|---|
| CVAR | Computes covariance between two quantities. | |
| PMGTRAN | Summarizes electromagnetic results from a transient analysis. | |
| RCYC | Calculates cyclic results for a mode-superposition harmonic solution. | |
| RESP | Generates a response spectrum. | |
| RPSD | Computes response power spectral density (PSD). | |
| SMOOTH | Allows smoothing of noisy data and provides a graphical representation of the data. | |
| VGET | Moves a variable into an array parameter vector. | |
| VPUT | Moves an array parameter vector into a variable. | |
Table 2.100: Status
| These POST26 commands are for use with the STAT command. | ||
|---|---|---|
| DEFINE | Specifies "Data definition settings" as the subsequent status topic. | |
| OPERATE | Specifies "Operation data" as the subsequent status topic. | |
| PLOTTING | Specifies "Plotting settings" as the subsequent status topic. | |
| Specifies "Print settings" as the subsequent status topic. | ||