Generating Scenario Results

When you create a scenario, you can simulate it and generate results from any excitations or probes. Also, you can export the scenario results in a variety of formats, depending on what the scenario is testing.

Before you begin: Create a scenario containing several probes and excitations.
  1. In the 3D Simulation panel, click Scenario , right-click the Scenario thumbnail, and select Simulate and Generate Results.
    The Simulate and Generate Results dialog box appears.
    Note: If you want to generate results for more than one scenario, click Select All Scenarios .
  2. Click OK.
    You may see a progress bar while the result is generated. Interference probes set to interrupt status do not stop the process, because all reported interferences can be analyzed by using the Interference Analysis command.
  3. In the 3D Simulation panel, click Results .
    A thumbnail representing the results is available.

    Note: The green "thumbs up" inside the check on the thumbnail means that the results reflect the current state of the scenario. If you update the scenario without updating the results, a red "thumbs down" takes its place.
  4. Right-click the thumbnail and select View Scenario Result.

    The Results dialog box appears. It has three tabs:

    • Specification tab

      The tab lists the kinds of probes in the scenario and the specifications for each.

    • Graphics tab

    • Table tab

      If you click Export, an Excel spreadsheet of the data is exported to the database.

  5. Right-click the thumbnail and select Export Animation.
    Another thumbnail appears, representing the animation of the simulation.

    Notes:
    • You can choose to create a swept volume on the animation.
    • You can export animations into V5.
  6. Right-click the thumbnail again, and select Interference Analysis.
    A detailed list of tracks with interferences between moving objects and context appears. You can customize, filter, and change the order and appearance of the columns.

    The Track column shows the name of the track, and the Simulation Distance column shows at which distance the clash occurs.
    Note: The Simulation Distance column is not valuated when there are no interferences.