This feature is only available when you solve an analysis on a remote computer or as a background process running as a non-distributed solution. When you run the solution as a background process, you can add new results under the Solution object or use postprocessing features such as viewing results contours, animation, min and max labels, and so on.
Postprocessing during a solve allows you to use postprocessing tools while an analysis is still in progress. This feature is useful for analyses that produce partial results (that is, analyses that produce intermediate results files that are readable but incomplete) such as all Static and Transient Structural, all Static and Transient Thermal, and Explicit Dynamics analyses.
To postprocess results during a solve:
Set up the Remote Solve Manager and run a solution. Make sure that the Distribute Solution option on the Solver Process Setting dialog is unchecked.
Request results for a specific time by entering the time in the Display Time field within the Details view of the Solution object.
Right-click the Solution object and choose Evaluate All Results.
If you chose a specific time point that is not yet solved, the result of the most recent solved point will be displayed in the output fields within the Details view.
Note: When using this feature, it is important that you allow adequate time after the solve for the results files to be created and present before any postprocessing can be successful. Requesting a postprocessing function too prematurely could generate an error message stating that the result file could not be opened.