Automotive Assessments D3PLOT
Some structural assessments involve more than just plotting curves on graphs – for example, taking cut sections through the model to measure intrusion. These assessments are carried out in D3PLOT.
When the tool is launched in D3PLOT you are presented with this window. This is where you select what assessments you want to carry out.
Select the structure you want to assess
This will populate the Structure Assessment Types list with the assessments that can be carried out for the selected structures.
Click to carry out the assessment. D3PLOT will extract the data required for the assessment and process it according to the rules set out in the regulation. Depending on the assessment, this may involve starting other programs like PRIMER or REPORTER to carry out parts of the assessment.
It will eventually produce an image which it will display in the window and a list of output values in the Output window:
