How could I plot a contour graph of stress increment of each phase ?

Question

The PLAXIS 3D OUTPUT provided the options to make the contour graph of accumulation of stress. 
 How can I get the increment of stress in a certain phase. 
 If there is any method, Please let me know. 
 Thanks.

Faseel Khan · Accepted Answer

PLAXIS phase calculations are divided into multiple steps to reach equilibrium for the defined phase configuration. 
 Normally, PLAXIS Output will only show you the results of the last step of the phase. When intermediate steps are saved, we can also inspect the results for these intermediate steps by using the Phase/All steps toggle button next to the Phase List in Output. 
 From there, we can visualize any calculation step results. 
 
 Note, by default, PLAXIS will only save the last step of each phase, and subsequently, we can only see one step per phase: the last step. To store these intermediate steps, we need to increase the Max number of steps stored . This can be set in the Phase window under the Numerical control parameters . 
 More information at the following link: https://communities.bentley.com/products/geotech-analysis/w/plaxis-soilvision-wiki/45553/inspect-intermediate-step-results-in-plaxis-output

How could I plot a contour graph of stress increment of each phase ?

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