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Diagnose an execution

Investigate a script that does not complete the analysis, correct one line, and validate the new run.

Diagnose an execution

Incident: the supplied script does not complete the analysis or generate valid results. Find the cause and correct it.

Download 00_bug_hunt.mac.
Run it in a clean folder.
Investigate the script, the Output Window, and m00_bug_hunt.out.
Write a hypothesis, change one line, and repeat from a clean state until the solution completes and valid results are available.

Download 00_bug_hunt.mac

Quick check

1. What prevented the analysis from continuing?

The selection intended for the load found no nodes. Static analysis was incompatible with the geometry. The display settings prevented the solver from running.

2. Which evidence demonstrates that cause?

The warning is highlighted in the Output Window. The .out records a zero-node selection and the n_tip=0 count. A contour window did not open automatically.

3. Which set of evidence validates the correction?

The warning disappears, even if no results file exists. The run takes longer and keeps the same Job Name. The selection contains nodes, SOLVE finishes, the .rst exists, and both contours are displayed.

Download m00-kit.zip