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8. Save the database and obtain the solution:
Pick the “SAVE_DB” button in the Toolbar (or select: Utility
Menu > File > Save as Jobname.db)
Main Menu > Solution > -Solve- Current LS
Review the “/STATUS Command” window and then close it
[OK]
[Close] - to close the yellow message window after the solution is
completed
Or issue: SAVE /SOLU SOLVE
9. Enter the general postprocessor and review the results:
Main Menu > General Postproc
Or issue: /POST1

(a) Plot temperatures:
Main Menu > General Postproc > Plot Results > -Contour Plot-
Nodal Solu ... Pick “DOF solution” and “Temperature TEMP”, then
[OK]
Or issue: /POST1/ PLNSOL, TEMP
(b) Plot thermal flux:
Main Menu > General Postproc > Plot Results > -Contour Plot-
Nodal Solu ... Pick “Flux & gradient” and “Thermal flux TFSUM”,
then [OK]
Or issue: PLNSOL,TF,SUM