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 10.14.1.
Figure 10.14.1 Define Animation dialog box
STOP TIME
The default stop time equals to the
termination time of simulation. The user may also enter a stop time that is
less than the termination time to view the animation.
SLIDER
Allow the user to set number of frames per
second for the animation.
PLAY
Click on Play button to animate all frames.
INDIVIDUAL FRAMES
Allow the user to animate tool position using
individual frames. Once this option is selected, the user can click on Forward
and Backward buttons to view the animation. The Skip To button illustrated in Figure 10.14.2 is enabled.
SKIP TO
Allow the user to directly animate the tool position
of a frame. Type in a frame number in the input box and click on Skip To button
to animate the tool motion of this frame.
Figure 10.14.2 Individual Frames