19.15.4. Limitations of the Python Result Object

The following are known limitations related to the Python Result object. In addition to these limitations, you may encounter additional scenarios where the feature is not supported. Review the Python Result Disclaimer for more information.

  • It is recommended to clear and re-evaluate a Python Result after resuming Mechanical to get the deformation scale factor and retrieving results from the table/chart work.

  • Not all analysis types are supported.

  • Not all non-standard element types/mesh features are supported, such as Nonlinear Adaptive Region, Reinforcements, and General Axisymmetric.

  • Some result object APIs are not supported, such as Legend manipulation, Plot Data API.

  • Not all result types are supported, such as Complex Results, Heat Flux, beam strains/stresses.

  • There is limited access to result types in LS-DYNA.

  • Certain interface operations are not supported, such as Cut/Copy/Paste, Duplicate, and Evaluate from Workbench.