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[yhamurisci]

I'd like to view multiple results in the post-process screen to compare results of different analysis systems (such as A,B,C etc.) of the same Workbench project file. Is it possible in Ansys Mechanical or should I use an advanced post-processor such as Hyperview?

[Saumadeep Choudhury]

You can use "Viewports" - Using Viewports (ansys.com) for multiple systems as shown in image below.
Regards, Saumadeep
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[yhamurisci]

Hi Saumadeep Thanks for your suggestion.
I skipped to state that different analysis systems what I mean of are discrete systems that are not share same geometries and no other connections between them.
Regards Yetkin

[Saumadeep Choudhury]

You need to follow the following steps -
Step-1: In Workbench, go to Tools->Options->Appearance-> scroll down and pick "Beta options". (as shown in the image below)

Step-2: Refer to the image below, where system A and B systems are the original independent systems for which one wants to see the results together in the same Mechanical system.
C and D are "dummy" systems used for the viewing results purpose. These will need geometry to be loaded, any geometry can be used or created. This is just for the purpose of being able to open Mechanical.

Step-3: locate the original file.rst files of system A and system B. (as shown in image below)

Step-4: Now double click system "C "or "D" to open Mechanical. Set this for both systems. Put in any boundary conditions on both systems. This is just to remove any question marks.
Click on Solution and set "Mesh Source (Beta)" to "Result File". (as shown in image below). Do this for both systems "C" and "D"
Step-5: Click on Solution of system "C" and then go to the top to Tools/Read Result Files and find one of the relevant file.rst files and load it. Click the Solution of other system "D" and repeat the result loading file process.
Step-6: use "Viewports" -Using Viewports (ansys.com)
Now you should be able to request any results items under each system.
NOTE: Please keep in mind this is a beta feature.

Regards, Saumadeep
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[peteroznewman]

Why not just open Mechanical for each system and arrange the three windows side by side?

[yhamurisci]

Hi Saumadeep I appreciate your effort on preparing such a detailed guideline, thanks a lot.

Regards Yetkin

[Saumadeep Choudhury]

Happy to help