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OutputWriter
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The ``OutputWriter`` I/O module writes a human-readable summary of all nodes
per cycle to a text file. It uses the global print routine to include node IDs,
coordinates, and active dof values.

Overview
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Module type: ``OutputWriter``

- Output file: ``<prefix>_glob.out`` by default, or a custom ``filename``.
- On-screen print: optionally prints the same summary to stdout.

Parameters
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Mandatory Parameters
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   * - Parameter
     - Description
   * - ``type``
     - Must be set to ``"OutputWriter"``

Optional Parameters
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   * - Parameter
     - Description
   * - ``filename``
     - Output file name (default: ``<prefix>_glob.out``)
   * - ``onScreen``
     - ``true`` to also print to stdout (default: ``false``)

Examples
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- ``examples/elements/sls/sls_cantilever02.pro``

See Also
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- :doc:`overview`
- Related writers: :doc:`MeshWriter`, :doc:`GraphWriter`, :doc:`ContourWriter`