ANIMATE

This function is used to show the motion of all defined tools with either velocity or a displacement load curve. The user will not be able to view the motion of tools with a force load curve. The animation dialog window is shown in Figure 9.11.1.

 

Figure 9.11.1 Define Animation dialog box

 

STOP TIME

The default stop time is equal to the termination time of the simulation.  The user can also set a stop time that is less than the termination time.

 

SLIDER

Allow the user to set the number of frames for the animation.

 

PLAY

Allow the user to animate all frames. It also displays the ANIMATE dialog box as shown in Figure 9.11.2.

Figure 9.11.2 Animate dialog box

 

As shown in Figure 9.11.2, the user can animate the tool motion using the INDIVIDUAL FRAMES option.  When the function is toggled on, the user can select the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons to view the animation. The slider bar is used to adjust the speed of animation.