Saving data and loading data

plot saving/loading data

We are going to compare the curves of the body displacement using a simple dynamic run with the results using a stabilizing run followed by a dynamic run. Open the Quarter Car model again.

Procedure

1. In the Run parameters dialog box, select the Standard options tab and click on the Dynamic radio button.

2. Run a simulation .

3. Plot the body displacement and save this curve using the File menu of the plot selecting Save data Save data .

Figure 65: Save data to save the curve

A file browser opens allowing you to select a location to save your data file.

4. Enter a suitable name e.g. disp and click Save.

5. Go back to the Run parameters dialog box and enable the Stabilizing + Dynamic simulation mode.

6. Restart the simulation and update the curve of the body displacement.

The old curve is replaced by the new one.

7. To reload the old curve, select Load data in the File menu.

Figure 66: Select Open file to reload the old curve

8. Select the file named disp with the browser:

You can now see the old and the new curve on the same plot. Figure 67: Old and new curves on one plot