Replaying an Animation

You can replay the simulation results, including the animation of a 3D logical model.

Note: In a logical-physical model, the following is valid:

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: Simulate and generate results. See Simulate and Generate Results.
Important: If you want to use the Variable Browser, you must open it when you simulate and generate results. You cannot open it when you have started the replay.
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About Behavior Experience

Replay Using Commands

You can use commands to replay the simulation results, including the animation of a 3D logical model.

  1. From the tree, select a result node.

    Note: You must select a result node under the root result node.

  2. From the Scenario section of the action bar, click Animate Result .

    Tip: If you are simulating a stand-alone Dymola behavior model, you can also do any of the following:
    • Right-click the Modelica Complete Result node and select Animate Result . (For more information about Modelica complete results, see Simulating and Generating Results.)
    • If you are working with the Variable Browser, you can do any of:
      • Under the header, to the right, click Simulation Analysis .
      • Right-click any signal and select Simulation Analysis .
      For information on how to display the Variable Browser, see Simulating and Generating Results.

    The following appears:
    • The Simulation Options dialog box, as a dialog box or minimized as an icon to the right in the tab.
    • An Experience Player toolbar:

    • The 3D animation - if not, see next step.
  3. In the Simulation Options dialog box, specify your preferences for the animation. See Managing Simulation Options Using the Simulation Options Dialog Box.
  4. From the Experience Player toolbar, click Play Forward to start the animation.
  5. To end the replay and close the Experience Player, click Animate Result again.

Replay Using the Compass

You can use the Compass to replay the simulation results, including the animation of a 3D logical model.

  1. Select a result node in the tree.

    Note: You must select a result node under the root result node.

  2. Click Play in the Compass.

    The following appears:

    • The Simulation Options dialog box, as a dialog box or minimized as an icon to the right in the tab.
    • A Play section of the action bar that enables you to control the replay.
    • The 3D animation - if not, see next step.

  3. In the Simulation Options dialog box, specify your preferences for the animation. See Managing Simulation Options Using the Simulation Options Dialog Box.
  4. From the action bar section of the action bar, click Play to start the animation.
  5. To end the animation and close the Play section of the action bar, click Play again from the Compass.