Correct way to import LS-DYNA output files to ParaView?

ParaView Support
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Hi,

I am trying to plot stresses obtained from the LS-DYNA analysis in ParaView.

When I open the d3plot output in ParaView, the load (time) steps are incorrectly read, and I cannot plot any output variables.

As I am new to ParaView, I was wondering if there is a “correct” way or format to load LS-DYNA output files in ParaView. I looked for the topic in the web and this forum but did not find anything particular.

Thank you.

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Hello @nareshsubedi and welcome to this forum.

What is the extension of your file?
Could you please share your data?

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Hi @Francois_Mazen,

Thank you for the reply. Turns out, the issue was related to my LS-DYNA output not ParaView. I was requesting output for incorrect number integration points for the solid elements in my LS-DYNA model.

With the correction, I am able to import the output files in ParaView without any issues.

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Hey, are you able to extract LSDYNA strain results in paraview without any problem?

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Hi Sundar,

For this particular case, I just needed normal stresses for plotting the results. Accordingly, the direct import of d3plot in ParaView worked just fine.

However, I couldn’t import principal stresses or any strain components to ParaView.

It would be nice to hear if anyone has a solution for importing strains or principal stresses to ParaView.