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[fsfarimani]

I am trying to run the APDL script
where Uy = 0 and UX = 0 lines represent symmetries. however, I get the error message:
Warning: The requested S data is not available. The PLNSOL command is ignored.
when trying to plot the von Mises stress:
I would appreciate it if you could help me know what is the problem and how I can resolve it.

[fsfarimani]

using this reply, I was able to solve the problem:
/POST1 ! Enter the General Postprocessor
/DSCALE,ALL,1 ! Use true scale (scale displacements by 1.0)
SET,LAST! read the last data set
PLNSOL,S,EQV,0,1.0 ! Plot equivalent (von Mises) stress

[FlaviaGelatti]

Thanks Farimani, I had the same problem and that solved!

[Erik Kostson]

That is great - I think though you are likely missing though a symmetry bc (Y=0) on the bottom edge (ZX plane).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3jRqXShHzs
All the best

Erik