SimScale - how to increase capabilities in post processing ?

 To enhance your post-processing capabilities in SimScale, you can leverage several features and tools available within the platform:

1. **Integrated Post-Processor**: SimScale offers a robust online post-processor that supports 3D visualization of simulation results. You can create various plots, such as deformation shapes for structural simulations, pressure contour plots for CFD simulations, and temperature contours for thermal simulations⁴.

2. **Filters and Tools**: Utilize the filters creation toolbox to apply cutting planes, particle traces, and other filters to gain deeper insights into your results. Additional tools like screenshots and point inspection can also be very useful⁵.

3. **Result Control Items**: Set up result control items during your simulation setup. These items allow you to visualize and download specific data sets, such as force sums or frequency analysis results⁴.

4. **Local Post-Processing**: If you need more advanced post-processing capabilities, you can download the result database and use third-party software like ParaView for further analysis⁷.

5. **Animations and Visualizations**: Create animations to visualize dynamic results over time. This can be particularly helpful for transient simulations⁴.

6. **Documentation and Tutorials**: Refer to SimScale’s comprehensive documentation and tutorials for step-by-step guides on using these features effectively⁴⁵.

In which additional software I can plot my results from SimScale ?

You can use several third-party software tools to plot and analyze your results from SimScale. Here are some popular options:

1. **ParaView**: This is a widely used open-source visualization tool that supports a variety of data formats. You can download your simulation results from SimScale and import them into ParaView for advanced post-processing².

2. **Tecplot**: Another powerful tool for CFD and FEA post-processing. Tecplot offers extensive plotting and visualization capabilities, making it a great choice for detailed analysis².

3. **MATLAB**: If you need to perform custom data analysis or create specific plots, MATLAB can be very useful. You can import your data into MATLAB and use its extensive library of functions for post-processing².

4. **Ensight**: This software is known for its high-performance visualization capabilities, especially for large datasets. It can handle complex simulations and provide detailed insights².

 Here are the sources for the information I provided:

1. **SimScale Post-Processing Capabilities**:

   - Integrated Post-Processing Environment: [SimScale Documentation](https://www.simscale.com/docs/post-processing/)

   - Integrated Post-Processor: [SimScale Documentation](https://www.simscale.com/docs/post-processing/new-integrated-post-processor/)

   - Updated Online Post-Processor: [Digital Engineering](https://www.digitalengineering247.com/article/simscale-debuts-updated-online-post-process/)

2. **Additional Software for Plotting SimScale Results**:

   - Post-Processing via 3rd-Party Solution: [SimScale Documentation](https://www.simscale.com/docs/post-processing/post-processing-via-3rd-party-solution/)

   - Result Control: [SimScale Documentation](https://www.simscale.com/docs/simulation-setup/result-control/)

(1) Integrated Post-Processing Environment | Documentation - SimScale. https://www.simscale.com/docs/post-processing/.

(2) Integrated Post-Processor | Post-processing - SimScale. https://www.simscale.com/docs/post-processing/new-integrated-post-processor/.

(3) SimScale Debuts Updated Online Post-Process - Digital Engineering. https://www.digitalengineering247.com/article/simscale-debuts-updated-online-post-process/.

(4) Result Control | Simulation Setup - SimScale. https://www.simscale.com/docs/simulation-setup/result-control/.

(5) Post-Processing Results via 3rd-Party Solution - SimScale. https://www.simscale.com/docs/post-processing/post-processing-via-3rd-party-solution/.

(6) https://www.paraview.org/.