LCABS

LCABS, LCNO, KABS
Specifies absolute values for load case operations.

POST1: Load Case Calculations

LCNO

Load case pointer number. If ALL, apply to all selected load cases (LCSEL).

KABS

Absolute value key:

0	—	Use algebraic values of load case `LCNO` in operations.
1	—	Use absolute values of load case `LCNO` in operations.

Command Default

Use algebraic values.

Notes

Causes absolute values to be used in the load case operations (LCASE or LCOPER). Absolute values are taken prior to assigning a load case factor (LCFACT) and are applied only to defined load cases (LCDEF).

When LCABS operates on nodal-averaged results, it may yield different numerical values compared to the same data stored as element results. For more information, see Nodal-Averaged Results in the Element Reference.

Menu Paths

Main Menu>General Postproc>Load Case>Calc Options>Absolut Value