Product: Abaqus/CAE
Benefits: You can now select the step time as the basis for reading X–Y data from history output in an output database to improve usability in multistep analyses.
Description: When reading X–Y data from history output for time-based analyses, X-values are taken as total time from the start of the analysis or, in the case of a restarted analysis, as total time from the start of the last continuation of the analysis. You can now use the step time as the time basis. This enhancement is beneficial for multistep analyses; for example, when there is a difference in the order of magnitude of the step times. You can reduce the number of operations required on X–Y data; for example, if you want to create a smooth curve using data from Step 2 and Step 5 in a 7-step analysis.
Visualization module:
Result
History Output: Steps/Frames tabbed page, toggle on Use Step Time