We need this extra feature in esd so we can get A load-displacement curve

A load-displacement curve cannot be generated directly using ESD animation controls. However, we can utilize these time controls to extract data across different time steps and then create a plot. Since the ‘Plot Over Line’ option is not yet operational in ESD, we need to implement this feature to generate a load versus displacement graph, as this functionality is currently unavailable in our software. At present, we only have access to a displacement curve. To create the load-displacement curve, we must incorporate features that enable us to extract data across time steps and visualize it. **Load-Displacement Curve in ESD** Step 1 — Set Up Your Data we ensure that simulation output includes the following: - Displacement field xdmf (e.g., U, disp, or displacement) - Reaction force/load field xdmf file (e.g., RF, force, or one computed from stress) and we can apply a Probe Location filter (Filters → Data Analysis → Probe Location) on a specific node (e.g., the location where the load is applied) or use Extract Selection to choose a specific node. Select probe or point source. Next, navigate to Filters → Data Analysis → Plot Data Over Time. esd will automatically iterate through all time steps (using the internal play controls) and collect the field values at each step.
In the resulting Line Chart View: - Set the X-axis to your displacement component (e.g., U_x or disp_magnitude). - Set the Y-axis to your load/force variable (e.g., RF_y). Simulation Output File │ ▼ Load in ESD (File → Open) │ ▼ Identify Target Node (coordinates or node ID) │ ▼ Apply Probe Location Filter (Filters → Data Analysis → Probe Location) │ ▼ Apply Plot Data Over Time (Filters → Data Analysis → Plot Data Over Time) │ ▼ Configure Line Chart View ┌─────────────────────────────────┐ │ X-axis → Displacement (U_x) │ │ Y-axis → Load/Force (RF_y) │ └─────────────────────────────────┘ │ ▼ Validate & Export

We are currently only obtaining displacement results in ParaView because we only have a displacement XDMF file. To create a load-displacement plot, we also need the XDMF file for force.