Animation of results

Any result quantity that has been calculated and shown in the graphical window can be displayed also in the Animation window. This window, as the name suggest, provides for animation of the currently displayed quantity.

In practice, this may be useful e.g. when dynamic calculation was performed. The animation window enables the user to view the vibration "in action".

Procedure to activate the animation

1. If necessary, perform the calculation.

2. Open service results and display the quantity you want to be animated including the load case or combination.

3. Regenerate the window to see the result diagram.

4. Call function Edit > View > New animation window.

5. If required, set the parameters of the window (see below).

6. Start the animation through icon Start animation.

7. When satisfied, close the animation window.

Controls of the animation window

Start animation	This button starts / stops the animation.
Pause animation	This button enables you to pause the animation.
Repeat the animation indefinitely	If OFF, just one "cycle" of animation is shown. If ON, the animation is repeat until stopped manually.
Preset minimal ratio to invert MAX	If ON, the quantity is animated in both positive and negative direction.
Set initial view parameters	The view in the animation window can be adjusted using standard SCIA Engineer "mouse+keyboard" controls (shift view, rotate view, zoom in/out).
Display frame time	Specifies the time for how long each calculated screen is shown. The lower the number, the "finer" the animation is. For large projects it may be necessary to adjust greater number in order to give the computer enough time to calculate the next screen.
Play time	The total time of the animation (i.e. of one "cycle" of the animation).
Mode of calculation	The interpolation of the diagram can be performed in two ways. Linear Standard linear interpolation is used. Sinus This interpolation gives nicer "motion" of the diagram.