Sketch Animation

Introduction

Sketch animation is a post-processing feature that helps users interactively view and replay their simulation results directly in the Simcenter Amesim sketch. It relies on three main features:

• Line color animation — highlights the values of certain effort variables as colors, rendered directly on the lines in question.
• Line symbol animation — displays the direction and magnitude of flux variables directly on their respective lines.
• Component animation — illustrates the actuation and operation of functional components, such as pumps, valves, etc.

Sketch animation is available in Parameter and Simulation modes through the Simulate > Post processing > Sketch Animation menu, or through the Sketch Animation button.

There are no specific preparatory steps required to use Sketch animation — you just need to make sure the icons in your sketch are at their latest version. Sketch animation synchronizes with all other post-processing tools (Plot, Dashboard, 3D animation, Statechart). It automatically refreshes available results at the end of each new simulation run. Start the animation by pressing the Play button in the toolbar.

Note: The play button is only visible in the Sketch animation overlay.

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