Postprocessing in DEFORM V11.1

There are many different ways to postprocess simulations in DEFORM. Simulations can be viewed in simulation graphics while they are running, or they can be analysed after the run is complete. In recent versions (V11+), this postprocessing functionality has been available in the QT3-based interface as well as the newer QT4-based Multiple Operations (MO) environment.

In the upcoming DEFORM V11.1, postprocessing has been greatly enhanced, and can be performed in the following areas: embedded simulation graphics, MO Post, Next Generation Post and the DEFORM viewer. Each of these will be discussed and new functionality will be detailed.

Embedded Simulation Graphics

Load vs. stroke graphs can now be plotted in simulation graphics, and the plots automatically update as the simulation progresses. This is true for plots of any other variable available in the summary dialogue, such as min/max temperature in an object.
A second tab has been added to simulation graphics that deactivates the step updating. This allows users to easily view any step in the saved database while the simulation is running.
Load vs. stroke graphs can now be plotted in simulation graphics, and the plots automatically update as the simulation progresses. This is true for plots of any other variable available in the summary dialogue, such as min/max temperature in an object.
A second tab has been added to simulation graphics that deactivates the step updating. This allows users to easily view any step in the saved database while the simulation is running.

When a simulation has been completed in the Multiple Operations environment, users can view the results by clicking Post. This opens the MO Post, which is used to view the results of the current project.
The MO Post includes all the functionality of the embedded simulation graphics, as well as tools like FLOWNET, point tracking and animation creation. The point tracking is enhanced to allow tracking of points along a straight line, defined in a circular pattern or following the surface of an object (shown below).

The Next Generation Post is not project-based, so multiple databases can be opened simultaneously for comparison purposes. In addition to the functionality of the MO Post, this postprocessor includes additional features such as multiple viewports, text and image importing, viewport and database syncing and report generation.
When multiple viewports are used, the viewports can now be synced in various ways. The viewports can be forced to show the same step, as well as use the same view (rotation angle, position, zoom) and state variable settings. Performed actions (object on/off, transparency, contract, etc) can also be synced in all viewports.
When multiple databases are loaded, a new database comparison tool can be used to compare steps at approximately the same time or stroke. Step lists of the databases can be updated so that only these matching steps are displayed, making comparison very intuitive.
Reports can now be set up interactively in the post-processor and saved in .pdf or .ppt format. Information on metal flow, state variables, load vs. stroke, point tracking and FLOWNET can be saved in the report. Multiple chapters can be defined if desired, where each chapter might contain information about a particular operation. Once the report has been set up, a template can be saved for use in other simulations.
This report generation functionality is also available as a batch operation that can be added in the Operation Editor before the simulation is run. Information for the report is specified in this operation, and when the simulation completes the report is generated automatically.

DEFORM Viewer