Plotting Test Data
Plotting Data
Once you've imported test data (whether physical or virtual), the source files appear in the Adams PostProcessor source list. Use the Source pull-down menu to select either
RPC III Format or
DAC Format files to appear in the list. You can then plot data from a selected source file in the list.
If the source file is an RPC III file, Adams PostProcessor displays a Channel list. If the source file is a DAC file, Adams PostProcessor displays a File Data list.
To plot test data after importing it, you can do one of the following:
1. Select the Surf check box and select data in the Channel or File Data list to see what the curve looks like.
2. Clear the Surf check box.
3. Select Clear Plot to remove any curves in the plot area.
4. Select data in the Channel or File Data list, and then select Add Curves to display the curve.
Comparing Data
To graphically compare data:
1. Clear the Surf check box.
2. Select Clear Plot to remove any curves in the plot area.
3. Set Source to either RPC III or DAC format files.
4. Select the file from the source list.
5. Make a selection in the File Data list, and then select Add Curves to display the curve.
6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 to add more curves to the plot.
Importing Test Data
Test data can appear in
RPC III Format or
DAC Format. The steps involved in importing the data are essentially the same regardless of the file format; however, it is important to remember that RPC III format supports multiple channels per file while DAC format only has one channel per file.
To import test data:
1. In the Adams PostProcessor window, from the File menu, point to Import, and then select either DAC Files or RPC File as appropriate to display the File to Import dialog box.
2. Right-click the File to Read text box, and then select Browse to display the Select File dialog box.
3. Select one or more files and select OK.
With DAC files, you may want to select multiple files because each file has only one result set. You can use Shift+click or Ctrl+click multiple selection techniques.
4. Select OK in the File Import dialog box.
Adams PostProcessor creates a DAC_FILE or RPC_FILE object below Root in the database after you successfully import these files. Adams PostProcessor only stores information about the imported file from the file header. It does not store time history data in the database. Adams PostProcessor creates Result_Set_Component place holders below the file object for each RPC III data channel or DAC file.