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Abaqus Output Skill

abaqus-output

Configure output requests - field outputs, history outputs. Use when user asks what results to save, output variables, reduce output file size, or history output.

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Abaqus Output Skill

Configure what results to save from Abaqus analyses. Controls field outputs (full-field data for contour plots) and history outputs (time series at specific points).

When to Use This Skill

Route here when user mentions:

  • "What results should I save?" / "Output variables"
  • "Track displacement over time" / "History output"
  • "ODB file too large" / "Reduce output"
  • "Monitor a specific node"

Route elsewhere:

  • Extracting/​reading results from ODB → /​abaqus-odb
  • Running the analysis → /​abaqus-job

Key Decisions

1. Field vs History Output

TypeUse ForData Scope
Field OutputContour plots, full-field visualizationAll nodes/​elements
History OutputTime series plots, monitoringSpecific points/​regions

2. Common Output Variables

VariableDescription
SStress tensor (includes Mises)
UDisplacement
RFReaction forces
ETotal strain
PE, PEEQPlastic strain
V, AVelocity, acceleration (dynamic)
NT, HFLTemperature, heat flux (thermal)
CSTRESS, CDISPContact stress/​displacement

3. Analysis-Specific Recommendations

Analysis TypeEssential Variables
StaticS, U, RF
DynamicS, U, V, A, RF, ENER
ThermalNT, HFL, RFL
ContactCSTRESS, CDISP, COPEN
PlasticS, PE, PEEQ

4. Output Frequency

ScenarioSettingEffect
Full detailfrequency=1Every increment (large files)
Balancedfrequency=5-10Every N increments
Space-savingnumIntervals=20Fixed number of frames

What to Ask User

If unclear, ask:

  1. What results do you need? Stress, displacement, reaction forces?
  2. Track a specific point over time? → Need history output
  3. Large model or long analysis? → May need reduced frequency

Workflow: Configuring Output

Step 1: Identify Needed Variables

Based on analysis type: Static needs S, U, RF minimum. Dynamic adds V, A, energy.

Step 2: Create Field Output Request

Required: Step name + variables tuple. Optional: frequency, region.

Step 3: Create History Output (if needed)

For time-series: Create node set at location, then HistoryOutputRequest with that region. Use component variables (U1, U2, U3).

Step 4: Manage File Size (large models)

Options: Reduce frequency, use numIntervals, limit variables, output to specific regions only.

Validation Checklist

  • Field output covers essential variables (S, U, RF)
  • History output region/​set exists before referencing
  • Frequency appropriate for analysis length
  • Contact analysis has contact-specific outputs

Troubleshooting

ProblemCauseSolution
"Variable not available"Wrong element/​analysis typeCheck compatibility
ODB file too largeToo much outputReduce frequency or variables
No history dataBad region specVerify set exists

Code Patterns

For API syntax and code examples, see:

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