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How to use functions for loading the model?

How to use functions for loading the model?

How to use functions for loading the model?

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Hi,everyone:
   I got a queation today.I used function for loading the model in a transient analysis.But after the solution I got no result curves in /POST26. Here is my steps:
   1)Build and mesh the model.Just a beam with 2 nodes.
   2)Define a function, which is result=3*sin(0.2*TIME).Then read from the .func file and give a parameter name 'A'.
   3)Go to /SOLU, constrained all the DOFs of node 1, give node 2 a force with command 'F,2,FY,%A%'; set time at end of step to 4. Every substep result be print out.
   4)solve
   5)/POST26, Graph variable 2, which is the UY of node2,but there is no curve.
   I wonder if there is some mistake?

RE: How to use functions for loading the model?

Hi,
sometimes /POST26 wants the result file to be re-read (after opening the window of the time-history postpro, use "file-open"). I also have had erratic behaviour of /POST26 with a similar procedure as yours, but it was with v. 8.0. Afterwards I didn't have the need to run such kind of analysis, so I don't know if further versions fix it or not.

Regards

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