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