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WzAnimate Overview
The WzAnimate Tool is used to display a sequence of images. You can create an animation for any 3D byte variable.
Specify the name of a variable at the WAVE> prompt when you start the WzAnimate Tool.
 
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Avoid using the PV‑WAVE DEVICE command at the WAVE> command line when VDA Tools are running.
WzAnimate Features
The WzAnimate Tool offers the ability to see trends and patterns developing over multiple graphics.
Using Online Help
The online Help system for this VDA Tool contains:
*Reference material on the menus of the WzAnimate window. To access this information, click on the links in the WzAnimate Contents topic.
*Task-oriented information. To access this information, click on the How To link in the WzAnimate Contents topic.
*A glossary of terms. To access the glossary, click on the Glossary link in the WzAnimate Contents topic.
*Context-sensitive reference material on dialog boxes. To access this information, click the Help button in any dialog box.
 
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Don’t forget to check the message area at the bottom of the WzAnimate window. The message area displays helpful information about whatever task you are performing.