What plots should be used to calculate the distance between two nodes using SOLIDWORKS Simulation?

To calculate the distance between two nodes using SOLIDWORKS Simulation, the appropriate plots to use are mesh and displacement. The mesh plot provides insight into the finite element mesh used for the simulation, which is crucial for understanding the quality of the mesh and how accurately the model is being simulated. The displacement plot shows how much each node has moved due to applied loads, which allows you to assess the relative movements between the two chosen nodes.

By analyzing the data from the displacement plot, one can determine how far apart the two nodes have moved from their original positions, making the combination of mesh and displacement the correct choice for accurately calculating that distance.