Configure output requests - field outputs, history outputs. Use when user asks what results to save, output variables, reduce output file size, or history output.
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).
Route here when user mentions:
Route elsewhere:
/abaqus-odb/abaqus-job| Type | Use For | Data Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Field Output |
| Contour plots, full-field visualization |
| All nodes/elements |
| History Output | Time series plots, monitoring | Specific points/regions |
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
| S | Stress tensor (includes Mises) |
| U | Displacement |
| RF | Reaction forces |
| E | Total strain |
| PE, PEEQ | Plastic strain |
| V, A | Velocity, acceleration (dynamic) |
| NT, HFL | Temperature, heat flux (thermal) |
| CSTRESS, CDISP | Contact stress/displacement |
| Analysis Type | Essential Variables |
|---|---|
| Static | S, U, RF |
| Dynamic | S, U, V, A, RF, ENER |
| Thermal | NT, HFL, RFL |
| Contact | CSTRESS, CDISP, COPEN |
| Plastic | S, PE, PEEQ |
| Scenario | Setting | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Full detail | frequency=1 | Every increment (large files) |
| Balanced | frequency=5-10 | Every N increments |
| Space-saving | numIntervals=20 | Fixed number of frames |
If unclear, ask:
Based on analysis type: Static needs S, U, RF minimum. Dynamic adds V, A, energy.
Required: Step name + variables tuple. Optional: frequency, region.
For time-series: Create node set at location, then HistoryOutputRequest with that region. Use component variables (U1, U2, U3).
Options: Reduce frequency, use numIntervals, limit variables, output to specific regions only.
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| "Variable not available" | Wrong element/analysis type | Check compatibility |
| ODB file too large | Too much output | Reduce frequency or variables |
| No history data | Bad region spec | Verify set exists |
For API syntax and code examples, see: