ANIMATOR4
Animator4 is a postprocessor for a wide range of finite element analysis (FEA) applications. The program is based on over 30 years of experience in project work for the automotive industry. Started in the early ’90s, initial versions of the program were developed exclusively for the automobile manufacturers Volkswagen and Audi.
Animator4 impresses with a simple, clear interface, a structured command syntax and exceptional performance. The large whole-vehicle models commonly used in the automotive industry are displayed with maximum memory efficiency, excellent graphics performance and high graphical quality.
The simple command language allows easy automation of routines, while more complex evaluations can be automated using the integrated Python module.
In the last several years, the functionality has been extended towards NVH, the user interface has been adapted accordingly and special control elements have been developed.
Main features
- Exceptionally fast and efficient handling of large simulation models and result data
- Support for LS-DYNA, PAM-CRASH, Nastran, ABAQUS and other solver interfaces
- Animator Database4 format for reduced and comfortable data handling
- Python and Tcl interfaces to enable advanced user script solutions
- FEMZIP and SDMZIP decompression for Database4/LS-DYNA/PAM-CRASH/RADIOSS interfaces
- Cross section dialog with option for defining cross sections interactively
- Flexible model view content (visibility/style/color).
- aPli, MPDB, CORA tool solutions integrated for advanced reporting/evaluation.
- Video and Simulation Data overlay through Video calibration function.
- NVH Dialog to perform various evaluations like FRF/MPF/PPF or MFR and MAC.
- Calculator tool for mathematic curve and function data operations.
- Result documentation make easy with the integrated presentation tool.
- Modula Data structure support for PAM-CRASH and NASTRAN interface format.
- Realistic graphic rendering with PhysicalBasedRendering (PBR) and Environmental Mapping.
- aPLI, MPDB, CORA tool solutions integrated for advanced reporting/evaluation
- Video and simulation data overlay through video calibration function
- NVH dialog to perform various evaluations like FRF/MPF/PPF or MFR and MAC
- Calculator tool for mathematical curve and function data operations
- Integrated presentation tool for easy documentation of results
- Modular data structure support for PAM-CRASH and Nastran interface formats
- Realistic graphics rendering using Physical-Based Rendering (PBR) and Environmental Mapping
List of Benefits
- Friendly and easily usable environment with short learning curves
- Variable command handling concepts
- Efficient use of system resources
- Flexible GUI, customizable to the needs of any user and discipline
- Perfect synchronization with preprocessing software Generator4
- Highly automatable and easily readable session language
- Easy to create automated and customized processes