The choice of geometric results displays includes displaced shapes, results contours (including line-element "contours," such as moment diagrams), and vector (arrow) results (such as thermal flux vector displays). These displays are available only within POST1, the general postprocessor. The following figure illustrates a typical geometric results display:

Figure 14.1: Contour Results Plot

The most convenient way to create and control geometric results displays is by using the functions available under Utility Menu> Plot and Utility Menu> PlotCtrls. Alternatively, you can use graphics action and control commands, as described in the following subsections.