Loading the Simulation Results
We’ve provided you with simulation results that you can use to learn the basics of Adams PostProcessor. The simulation results are in two files:
■ppt_gs.gra - Graphics file containing information that enables Adams PostProcessor to animate a model of a suspension. It also contains time-dependent data describing the position and orientation of each part in the model.
■ppt_gs.req - Request file containing information that enables Adams PostProcessor to create plots of simulation results. It contains information about the various data requested and time history of all the request values.
In this tutorial, you import these files through the command file ppt_gs.cmd. The command file also sets up several pages containing animations and plots. In addition, it runs a clearance study as it loads the files.
The files are located in the directory /install_dir/ppt/examples, where install_dir is the directory where you installed the Adams products. To get the results into Adams PostProcessor, you need to copy the files to your working directory and import the command file.
To copy the files:
■In the directory /install_dir/ppt/examples, copy the following files to your working directory:
■ppt_gs.cmd
■ppt_gs.req
■ppt_gs.gra
■ppt_gs.html
■ppt_gs.png
Note: | By default on Windows, files in the installation directory are read-only. During installation, your system administration can choose to change the permissions so you can write to the installation directory. If this has not been done, you will need to change the permissions of the above files when you copy them to your working directory. |
To import ppt_gs.cmd:
1. From the File menu, point to Import, and then select Command File.
2. Right-click the File Name box, and then select Browse.
3. Use the Open dialog box to find the file ppt_gs.cmd, and then select OK.
4. In the File Import dialog box, select OK.
The command file that you imported into Adams PostProcessor creates several pages containing reports, animations, and plots. It also runs a clearance study.