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Result → Post point

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Purpose

Sample a result quantity at a specified location.

Steps

  1. Select the Point tool.

    Post point controls

  2. Enter X, Y, and Z in Input and create the point.

    Post point controls

  3. Click its entry in Post entities to choose a variable and inspect the sampled value.

Inputs and units

Input or valueMeaningUnits
Coordinates / lengthsUse the unit displayed beside the field.m (SI); ft (Imperial)
Result variableThe field to sample at the current saved time.Use the variable label

Limitations

  • Empty coordinates are treated as zero. Place the point inside the mesh; a location without field data cannot provide a meaningful sample. The point is displayed as a red marker.

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