T-FLEX Parametric CAD. Fundamentals. 2D Design

Fundamentals. Two-Dimensional Design
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Note that the animation screenplay functionality is accessible
only when the document has at least one variable that is not a
textual (string) variable. A T-FLEX CAD document may
contain several animation screenplays, defining the different
ways of modifying variables. Upon calling the application, the
dialog box is displayed on the screen for entering the name for
a new screenplay ([New]) or selecting an existing one. If an
existing screenplay is selected then the provided graphic
buttons allow running, recording or reviewing the animation
defined by this screenplay, or proceed with editing ([Open])
or deleting ([Delete]) the data.
Editing of an animation screenplay is done in the dialog box
“T-FLEX CAD Editor of Animation Frames”. The dialog box
is invoked by pressing the graphic button [Open]. The variations of each variable are defined as separate
diagrams. The left pane of the dialog box keeps the list of the model variables, their values and comments.
Driven variables (defined by a function or an expression) are displayed on a different background
(particulars of handling those will be described below).
Creating New Diagram
Click the desired line in the variable list with the mouse, and then select the following option in the context
menu or under the “Diagram” menu entry:
Add Window With Diagram For Selected Variable
A dialog box will appear next for defining the diagram parameters. The default range of the variable values
is set from ½ to 1½ of its current value.
In future, the specified values can be modified using the option:
Set Diagram And Its Window Properties For Selected
Variable