Define Field Output Requests

We need to request that several variables be printed in the .odb file so we can post-process the results. Two variables in particular, SDV and STATUS will allow us to monitor damage progression and element deletion.

1. Select Output > Field Output Requests > Manager from the main toolbar to open the Edit Field Output Request dialog. Select Edit in the dialog box that appears.
2. Add E, RF, S, SDV, STATUS, and U to the list of Output Variables by clicking the appropriate check boxes.
3. Click OK.

   Tip: To decrease the size of the .odb file and decrease the time spent writing data to the .odb file, it is good practice to output only the variables used in post-processing.