Time History Load Functions Form

Use the Time History Load Functions form to specify the parameters for displaying a time load function.

  1. Load Name drop-down list. Choose the function to be plotted.

  2. Click the OK button to complete the definition of the time history load plot function and return to the Plot Function form.

  3. Define another function, or click the OK button to return to the Plot Function Trace Display Definition form. Refer to the Plot Functions topic for the additional steps required to display the time history load plot function.

Access the Time History Load Functions form as follows:

  1. Define a Time History function and a Time History load case and run an analysis.

  2. Click the Display menu > Show Plot Functions command to display the Plot Function Trace Display Definition form.

  3. Click the Define Plot Functions button to display the Plot Functions form.

  4. Select the Add Load Functions option from the Choose Function Type to Add drop-down list and click the Add Plot Function button, or highlight a previously defined time history load function definition and click the Modify/Show Plot button to display the Time History Load Function form.