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6. Solve the system
Solution > Solve > Current LS
SOLVE

1.1.1.4 Postprocessing: Viewing the Results

We want to observe the response at x=1 (where the load was applied)
as a function of frequency. We cannot do this with General PostProcess-
ing (POST 1); rather we must use TimeHist Post-Processing (POST26).
POST26 is used to observe certain variables as a function of either time
or frequency.

1. Open the TimeHist Processing (POST26) Menu
Select TimeHist Postpro from the ANSYS Main Menu.
2. Define variables
Here we have to define variables that we want to see plotted.
By default, Variable 1 is assigned either Time or Frequency. In our
case it is assigned Frequency. We want to see the displacement UY
at the node at x=1, which is node #2. (To get a list of nodes and
their attributes, select Utility Menu > List > nodes.)
Select Time Hist Postpro > Variable Viewer...