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Animations

Animations are created by adding streamlines into the simulation. The steps for creating an animation are shown below:

1. Click Select Modules in the Model Panel. The Physical Model Selection dialog box opens.
2. Select Streamline under Available Modules list and click Add.
3. Click Close to close the Physical Model Selection dialog box.
4. Select Body_i1 and Grille from the Boundaries list in the Geometric Entities Panel.
5. Select Yes for Release Particle under Streamline list in the Model Tab of Properties Panel.
6. Enter 1000 as Number of Particles under Streamline list.
7. Similarly, select Boundaries Mirrors, Shroud, front_intakes_i1, lights_front_i2, windows_i1 and select Yes for Release Particle and enter 200 as Number of Particles under Streamline list.

Streamlines overlay by Velocity Magnitude

1. Select Streamline in the Geometric Entities Panel.
2. Enter 0.01 for Line Thickness and 0.05 for Animation Time Size.
3. Select all Boundaries under vehicle except vehicle_floor, vehicle_inlet, vehicle_outlet, vehicle_roof, vehicle_side1 and vehicle_side2 .
4. Select Velocity Magnitude from the Derived Variables list in the Variable drop-down list of Results Panel.