This function allows the user to select desired frame(s) to plot
(single frame) or animate (more than one frame) deformation as shown in Figure 8.2.2. There are 6 options in it.
Figure 8.2.2 Frames Operations
1.
FRAMES
This option allows the user to select frame(s). Single frame can be
plotted and multiple frames can be animated. The selected frame(s) will be
highlighted in blue.
l SINGLE FRAME
The program will display the deformation result of the frame
immediately when the user selects Single Frame.
l ALL FRAMES
All frames are selected once this option is picked.
l EVEN FRAMES
The even frames are selected once this option is picked.
l ODD FRAMES
The odd frames are selected once this option is picked.
l SELECT FRAMES
The program selects any frame once this option is picked. Uncontinuous
frames can be selected by clicking the left mouse button while holding CTRL. A
continuous set of frames can be selected by clicking the left mouse button
while holding SHIFT.
l RANGE
The RANGE window provides some options to select frames as shown in Figure 8.2.2. Once RANGE is selected, the input box below the
frame window will be activated. The user can input the range and spacing of the
frame and then press ENTER or click button to confirm.
NOTE: The PLAY button is only available when multiple frames are selected.
2.
RESET
This function clears all the previous selection operations.