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.