9.1.6. Simulation Output Files

After simulation, the Motion Solver outputs the analysis results to the several files for postprocessing. These simulation output files are shown in the table below.

Figure 9.10: Simulation output files

FileDescriptionFormatAnalysis
RESSimulation results in the time domain, this file contains the output for all entities in the model.BinaryAll analysis
SRESTotal Step Information for the RES file.BinaryAll analysis
PLTSimulation results in time domain. This file is optionally generated and is used only to draw a graph in the Motion Postprocessor.BinaryAll analysis
SPLTTotal Step Information for the PLT file.BinaryAll analysis
DISPThe position and orientation information of the model. This file is used to play animation and plot graphs in the Motion Postprocessor.BinaryAll analysis
STRAIN

This file includes strain results in the time domain, and is optionally generated

This file is used to display strain contours in the Motion Postprocessor

BinaryAll analysis
STRESS

This file includes stress results in the time domain, and is optionally generated

This file is used to display stress contours in the Motion Postprocessor.

BinaryAll analysis
OUTSimulation results of Function Expressions and User Subroutines in the time domain.TextAll analysis
MSGProgram messages from the Motion solver. This file is introduced in the Solver Message Manual.TextAll analysis
DFEIGEigenvalue analysis results. This file contains the natural frequency and mode shape of the model and is used to animate or draw graphs in the Motion Postprocessor.TextEigenvalue and Body eigenvalue analysis
DFMFModal information of an FE body or EasyFlex body. This file is used to model a modal flexible body in the Motion Preprocessor.BinaryBody eigenvalue analysis
GINFGeometry information for the Motion solver. This file is generated during geometry analysis and is used to analyze a nodal EasyFlex body in the Motion Solver.BinaryGeometry analysis
MFPREMSGProgram messages during geometry analysis for a nodal EasyFlex body.TextGeometry analysis
DFFRTFatigue analysis results. This file contains the lifecycle and damage of the specified body.BinaryFatigue analysis
DFDOEDOE simulation results. This file contains the DOE result table.BinaryDOE
ERRWarning and error messages from the Motion solver. If warning or error messages are output to the msg file, these are also collected and output to the err file. TextAll analysis
DBGDebug information during analysis. The file is created when debug mode is enabled. TextDynamic analysis