QuickTimeOptions object

The QuickTimeOptions object is used to store values and attributes to be used in generating QuickTime animation. The QuickTimeOptions object has no constructor. Abaqus creates the quickTimeOptions member when the animation module is imported.

The following topics are discussed:

Access

import animation
session.quickTimeOptions

setValues(...)

This method modifies the QuickTimeOptions object.

Required arguments

None.

Optional arguments

compressionMethod

A SymbolicConstant specifying the compression method for the QuickTime format. Possible values are:

  • RAW24, specifying an uncompressed format of 24 bits per pixel.

  • RLE24, specifying a run length encoded format of 24 bits per pixel.

The default value is RLE24.

sizeDefinition

A SymbolicConstant specifying how the width and height of the image are specified. Possible values are SIZE_ON_SCREEN and USER_DEFINED. The default value is SIZE_ON_SCREEN.

imageSize

A pair of Ints specifying the width and height of the image in pixels when sizeDefinition=USER_DEFINED. Possible values are Ints in the range (minWidth, minHeight) ≤ (width, height) ≤ (maxWidth, maxHeight). The default value is the screen size.

Note:

The values of the minimum width (minWidth) and height (minHeight) depend on the following:

  • viewport font size,

  • whether decorations are printed,

  • decoration size, and

  • screen resolution.

The minimum width and height are normally < 50 pixels. The values of the maximum width (maxWidth) and height (maxHeight) depend on the graphics capabilities of the system. The maximum width and height will be at least as large as the screen dimensions.

Return value

None.

Exceptions

None.

Members

The QuickTimeOptions object has members with the same names and descriptions as the arguments to the setValues method.