Adams Basic Package > Adams View > View Command Language > animation > animation step

animation step

Allows you to step the animation either forward or backwards as needed.

Format:

 
animation step
direction =
animation_direction
animation_name =
an existing animation
page_name =
an existing page

Example:

 
animation step &
direction =
forward &
animation_name =
animation_1 &
page_name =
page_1

Description:

 
Parameter
Value Type
Description
direction
Animation_direction
Specifies whether you want the animation to step in the forward or backward direction
animation_name
An Existing Animation
Specifies an existing animation name that is to be run
page_name
An Existing Page
Specifies the page in the Adams Postprocessor that is to be run

Extended Definition:

1. When you play an animation, Adams View plays every frame by default. You can rewind an animation and play the animation at various speeds. During fast-forward and fast-backward play modes, Adams View plays only every fifth frame.