What are components when creating curves by file?

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Hello! I am kind of confused on what are these components and which one should I select when plotting graphs? Also some requests shows components like MAG, f1, f2 upto f8.

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Thanks!

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  • GTT Adam
    GTT Adam
    Altair Employee
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    Hi @sudo,

    If the output does not have its 'cnames' defined (component names) then the default is for them to be displayed as f2, f3, f4, f6, f7, f8, and some form of MAG. Most have cnames defined, which is why you will see FMAG, FX, FY, FZ, TMAG, TX, TY, and TZ displayed if you choose any of the Marker Force type components, for example.

    If the components are shown as RESULT(1), etc., then that reflects what is shown in the Request name. In the highlighed Request, you have chosen "REQ/70000116 Pr. pulley trq., Sec. pulley trq., Pr. pulley frc, …", so REQUEST(1) would be for the first name mentioned or "Pr pulley trq".

    If you don't like the automatically created Outputs, you can always make your own by creating an Output of the Expression-type.

    Some of these automatic Outputs, such as the Driver Outputs, have their own documentation page. Simply search for the term in the Request and you will likely find supporting documentation if you are confused.

    Hope this helps!

    Adam Reid

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  • GTT Adam
    GTT Adam
    Altair Employee
    Answer ✓

    Hi @sudo,

    If the output does not have its 'cnames' defined (component names) then the default is for them to be displayed as f2, f3, f4, f6, f7, f8, and some form of MAG. Most have cnames defined, which is why you will see FMAG, FX, FY, FZ, TMAG, TX, TY, and TZ displayed if you choose any of the Marker Force type components, for example.

    If the components are shown as RESULT(1), etc., then that reflects what is shown in the Request name. In the highlighed Request, you have chosen "REQ/70000116 Pr. pulley trq., Sec. pulley trq., Pr. pulley frc, …", so REQUEST(1) would be for the first name mentioned or "Pr pulley trq".

    If you don't like the automatically created Outputs, you can always make your own by creating an Output of the Expression-type.

    Some of these automatic Outputs, such as the Driver Outputs, have their own documentation page. Simply search for the term in the Request and you will likely find supporting documentation if you are confused.

    Hope this helps!

    Adam Reid

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