Field Solution Export

QuickField could save field problem solution to files. It may be used for further field analysis and visualization with other software tools.

There are two export modes available:

1. File output of the field parameters in the nodes of the rectangular grid defined within the calculated area.
   Size and steps of grid nodes may be adjusted.
   Resulting file may be generated in text or binary format, and designed for use in general data analysis and visualization programs, usually not related to FEA specifics.

2. File output of the field parameters in each node of the triangular finite element mesh.
   Resulting file has predefined text format.
   This variant of field export also includes the finite element model structure recording.
   File format is optimized for further use in the programs considering FEA analysis specifics, e.g. MATLAB® and others.
   Detailed format of the field export in finite element mesh nodes is described here.

To save the field:

1. In the Analysis Result window, select Export Field in the File menu. The Field Export wizard will be started.

2. Select the export mode needed on the first page of the wizard. It may be either Finite element nodes or Rectangular Grid.

3. Rectangular grid export mode:

   • Select exported field values in the Available Quantities list.

   • Enter the rectangular area range and grid steps in each direction. Default settings define the rectangular grid covering the whole area where the field is calculated

   • To simplify import of field data you may define output of the numbers of lines, columns and values in the node. In case of binary format these values are saved as 32 bit integers. After entering the data press button Next.

   • Enter file name and path, or locate it using Browse button.

   • The file can be stored in text or binary format. The latter takes less disk space, but can be unreadable on computers based on other than Intel platform.

   • Column Titles and Values Format controls allow you to adjust file contents.

4. Finite element nodes export mode:

   • Enter file name and path or locate it using Browse button. Default file extension is *.FLT.

5. Click Finish for output file generation.

Related Topics
Exported Field File Details