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Results Visualiser

1. Overview​

After a simulation has executed, the resulting data can be loaded into the Results Visualiser. This tool allows you to generate a wide variety of plots based on the available output. Simulation data is loaded from two primary sources:

  1. The results file (.res)
  2. The solution point files (.%xx)

The results file contains external information from the simulation, such as contact voltages, currents, and other boundary-related outputs. The solution point files store detailed per-node data for the entire mesh. This information enables visualisation of numerous internal device variables, including electric field, temperature, and other physical quantities.

These files are generated and stored in the same directory as the .sdm and .sol files used for running the simulation. The /caseFiles subdirectory, also located within this folder, contains all solution point files.

important

Do not move or rename these files, as doing so may prevent the application from locating the required data.

In Addition, certain internal parameters can be plotted directly from the device model (.sdm) file, allowing deeper insight into a device model before simualtion.

2. Usage Instructions​

To view results from a simulation:

  1. From the Main Window, select Open Results Visualiser.

  1. A file‑selection dialog will appear.
  2. Select the desired results file to load the simulation data.

Once loaded, the available plot types will be displayed in the Results Visualiser. These include:

  • Contour
  • Cut Line
  • External
  • Transient
note

The Transient plot option will only appear if the simulation was run in transient mode (i.e., using transient voltage or current sources).