Results Interpretation: Solver Log File

Description

During the solution, messages are printed to the SOLVERS: Solver Window to inform you as to the status of the analysis. These messages may include errors, warnings and notes. All messages printed to the solver window are also stored in a log file (these are files with extensions such as .LSL (linear static log), .NLL (nonlinear static log), .LBL (linear buckling log), etc.). The log file is a text file that should be reviewed in detail at the conclusion of the solution before interpreting the results. The View Log File: Log File Viewer, accessed via Straus7 Menu: View Log File, provides a range of tools and filtering options, and is the best way to view solver log files.

In general, the following checklist can be used:

Additional Checks for Linear Buckling (.LBL), Natural Frequency (.NFL)

Additional Checks for Load Influence (.LIL)

Additional Checks for Nonlinear Static (.NLL), Quasi-static (.QSL), Nonlinear Transient Dynamic (.NTL)

Additional Checks for Harmonic Response (.HRL), Mode Superposition Linear Transient Dynamic (.LTL)

Additional Checks for Spectral Response (.SRL)

Additional Checks for Steady Heat (.SHL), Transient Heat (.THL)

Log File Composition

Basic information / Preamble

Summary of matrix sizes and conditions

Body of log

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