Data Type: Time ()

Description:

Modules such as Time Series Control or other data objects dealing with time-dependent data provide a time port, i.e., a special slider which also can be animated. Multiple such modules can be synchronized by connecting them to one global Time object. The time object provides the same functionality as the time port in the modules themselves. In fact, the time value can be changed in both the time port or in an upstream time object. A Time object can be created by selecting Animations And Scripts / Time from the main window's Project > Create Object... menu. Alternatively, it can be created by choosing Create time from the popup menu of a time port (press the right mouse button over a time slider in order to activate this menu).

Connections:

Time [optional]
Connection to an upstream time object. Usually there will only be one instance of a time object and this port will not be connected.

Ports:

Time

This slider specifies the current time value. Additional settings can be modified via a popup menu which is activated by pressing the right mouse button over the slider. The inner buttons proceed one step in backward or forward direction, respectively. The outer buttons activate animation mode. The popup menu lets you choose between simple animation (play once) and two endless modes (loop and swing). Animation is always restricted to a subrange of the whole time interval. The subrange can be controlled graphically via the two upper arrow buttons. All settings can also be adjusted in a configure dialog which can be activated via the popup menu, too.