Animate

Menu access: Parameter | Animate

Description:

Allows you to modify one or several parameters by updating all elements they drive.

The variation is done linearly between the defined limits.

General philosophy:

1. Select a parameter to animate.

2. Set the limits:

• initial value (T0)

• final value (T1)

3. The step:DT

4. The direction: forward or backward

5. Select ANIMATE to accept your options or select another parameter to animate at the same time.

Available option(s):

The ADVANCED OPTIONS button allows you to access to other options:

• Update=Partial (curves) or Update=Full (shapes) to display the shape after each new parameter value.

• Record=YES allows you to record an avi file during the animation.

Specific point(s):

It's easier to name the parameters to animate.

It's better to verify before starting the animation that the values are compatible with the geometry.

For performance reasons, we suggest you to only use this animation on curves (wireframe).