For specifically scoped locations, probe objects enable you to display result data, such as a sum of all element forces, over Time or Frequency. Based on the probes object type, the application supports a wide variety of scoping capabilities, including geometric, mesh, boundary condition, contact, etc. The application does not display contours for probe object results. Generally, it displays a simple green highlight at the centroid of your scoping. Similar to regular contour results, there are a variety of probe object types, based on analysis type, such as deformation, stress, temperature, heat reaction, etc.

This section discusses the general function of probe objects in the Mechanical application. See the following topics for more information: