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# Why is the deformation scale not working?

## Issue:

After running my **Static Analysis** block, the deformation scale slider does not show any impact on my results and is stuck at a range of 0-10.

## Applies to:

* Simulation HUD
* Static Analysis

## Cause:

The cause of this issue is due to your **Static Analysis**block running without force. If you have a **Static Analysis** block set up with no forces acting on it, and the block runs, then there is no deformation to occur. This is represented in the example below, showing only a **Displacement Restraint**block with no force applied. This result is then cached in the block, so even if you add a force and rerun the analysis, the deformation will not change.

![A gif showing an issue with the static analysis results panel. Changing the deformation scale doesn't show the results](https://files.learn.ntop.com/help-articles/structures/41632543793683.png)

## Solution:

There are two possible solutions for this issue:

1. Make the **Static Analysis**block a variable. The Deformation Scale slider can correctly show the results by making the analysis a variable.

![The results of a static analysis correctly moving while changing the deformation scale](https://files.learn.ntop.com/help-articles/structures/41632569275795.png)

2. Create a new **Static Analysis**block and transfer the inputs. Starting with a new static analysis block clears the previously cached deformation results. Ensure that the block doesn't run until your forces are added to the **Boundary Conditions List**.

![Moving the inputs of one static analysis block to another. The deformation scale now works correctly](https://files.learn.ntop.com/help-articles/structures/41632569277331.png)

## Attachment:

* [Example File](https://files.learn.ntop.com/Support%20Article%20Example%20Files/Knowledge%20Base/Simulation/Deformation%20Scale%20Example%20File.ntop)

## Keywords:

*simulation scale results issue display slider hud deformation*