LMS Test - Lab Displays

LMS Test.
Lab Displays
User manual
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Copyright Siemens Industry Software NV

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Documentation and Presentation ................................................................ 5

Section 1.1 Using cursors in displays ..................................................................... 5
Section 1.1.1 [Procedure] To use cursors in the display ............................................ 5
Section 1.2 Function display windows ................................................................... 8
Section 1.2.2 The Axis menus ................................................................................. 20
Section 1.2.3 The Display menus ............................................................................ 39
Section 1.2.4 The Data menus ................................................................................. 49
Section 1.2.5 The Cursor menus .............................................................................. 51
Section 1.2.6 The Curve Legend menus .................................................................. 54
Section 1.2.7 The Single (cursor) menus ................................................................. 57
Section 1.2.8 The Double (cursor) menus ............................................................... 61
Section 1.2.9 The Harmonic (cursor) menus ........................................................... 64
Section 1.2.10 The Automatic (cursor) menus .......................................................... 67
Section 1.2.11 The Processing (cursor) menus .......................................................... 68
Section 1.2.12 The Coupled (cursor) menus .............................................................. 71
Section 1.3 Mouse and keyboard tips in function displays ................................... 72
Section 1.4 Geometry display windows................................................................ 74
Section 1.4.1 [Procedure] To use the displays ......................................................... 74
Section 1.4.2 The Geometry display functions ........................................................ 80
Section 1.5 Mouse and keyboard tips in geometry displays ............................... 104
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Chapter 1 Documentation and Presentation
In This Chapter
Using cursors in displays ....................................................5
Function display windows ..................................................8
Mouse and keyboard tips in function displays ...................72
Geometry display windows ................................................74
Mouse and keyboard tips in geometry displays .................104
Section 1.1 Using cursors in displays
A range of cursors can be used in Colormap, FrontBack, Geometry display,

Octave, Waterfall and Upper/Lower windows. The basic principles applying to
the use of cursors is the same for all types of windows, but there is more
functionality provided in the FrontBack and Upper/Lower displays, in which
specific curves can be selected and data values examined. The procedure given
below takes as an example the use of a double X cursor in a FrontBack or an
Upper/Lower window as a way of introducing the features of cursors in general.
More details on all the cursor functions are to be found in the documents
relating to the specific display windows.
Section 1.1.1 [Procedure] To use cursors in the display
This procedure assumes that you have a FrontBack or an Upper/Lower window

open with at least one data function on display.
Step 1
Right click inside the display area to obtain the display popup menu. You can
always get this menu by right clicking anywhere in or around the window, while
keeping the Ctrl key depressed.
Step 2
Select Front/Back Options... (in the case of a Front/Back) from this menu, then
click on the Cursors tab.
The Options entry appears in all windows in which cursors can be added and it
allows you to set the default cursor properties for each type of cursor. All
cursors of this type, which are then added, will have these default style and
display characteristics.
Default cursor properties are associated with a display window type or picture.
The defaults for each cursor has thus to be set for every type of display window.
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Note: After setting the defaults you can use Save Current Layout As... from the
View menu to save the layout and associated default cursor properties.
The properties of individual cursors already on the display can be changed.

Click on the cursor and select Cursor properties... from the popup menu
displayed. Any changes made here will only affect the cursor selected and not
any other cursor or the default properties of this cursor type.
First, click on the Cursors tab, define the settings and then click on Apply to
view the results, in order to set the default options.
Step 3
Select the cursor type of Double X from the Cursor dropdown selection
menu.
Step 4
The “Style” section of the dialog enables you to set the line style of the cursor
and choose the type and size of font for displaying the numerical values.
Click on Line... and choose the line color, pattern and width of the cursor.
Click on OK to accept the changes and to close the Line Style dialog.
Step 5
Click on Font... and select the font type, style, size and color.
Click on OK to accept the changes and to close the Font dialog.
Step 6
The “Value” section of the dialog enables you to turn the display “on” or “off”
and choose the format for how cursor or data values are displayed.
To display cursor values, check the Display button. To remove them from the
display uncheck it.
Step 7
The number of decimal points for the cursor value can be set using either the up
and down arrows provided or the keyboard.
Step 8
The cursor value can be displayed in engineering notation or not by checking or
unchecking the Engineering notation button.
Step 9
To makes these X axis values stand out check the ToolTip Style button. The
cursor values will then be displayed in a box with a gray background so they
will be much easier to see on a crowded display.
Step 10
The intersections of the cursors with the displayed curves can be shown by
checking on the Always display intersections. The cursor values will be
displayed in a box with a yellow background.
Click on OK to accept the changes and to close the Cursor Properties dialog.
This will return you to the display area.
Step 11
Right click inside the display area to obtain the display popup menu.
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Step 12
Select X from the Add Double cursor menu. A pair of vertical lines with the
linestyle that you just selected will appear in the display. The X axis values will
be displayed as you have defined.
Step 13
Place the mouse cursor exactly on the left line and holding the right mouse
button down, drag it in either direction. Both cursors will move. This can also
be done by selecting the left line and using the arrow keys to move the cursor in
either direction.
Step 14
Place the mouse exactly on the line of the right cursor and holding the right
mouse button down, drag it in either direction. Now, only this cursor line will
move, thus changing the distance between the pair of cursor lines. This can also
be done by selecting the left line and using the arrow keys to move the cursor in
either direction.
Step 15
Right click on either of the cursor lines and you will see a popup menu that
allows you to change the cursor properties and how it is displayed.
Step 16
Selecting Cursor properties, schedules a dialog with the same functionality as
the “Cursors tab” in the Options 2D dialog. But any modifications that you
make here will only affect the current cursor and not the default one.
Note: Double cursors act as one. Any changes in properties made to one
cursor line will affect both.
Step 17
To zoom in on the area between the cursor lines select Zoom. The distance
between the cursor lines now becomes the X axis limits. The X axis limits are
now fixed, with the minimum and maximum values defined by the cursor
values. When you want to return to the previous view, right click on or below
the X axis and select Limits from the popup menu. Then reset the X axis limits
to Free or Optimized and this returns you to the full X axis range for the data.
Step 18
Now select any one of the data curves by left clicking on it. The curve will now
have series of markers on it and the Y values that correspond to the cursor
position on the selected curve will be displayed. If the ToolTip Style button is
checked these Y values will be displayed in a box with a yellow background.
The corresponding X values will have a gray background.
Step 19
Right click on the either of the cursor lines and you will now see a number of
additional entries in the popup menu. These enable you to make the cursor jump
to a specified point on the selected curve.
Step 20
Right click on the right cursor line and select Move to next local maximum
from the cursor popup menu. This cursor line will then move forwards (to the
right) to the next peak of the selected curve. The other cursor line does not
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move and so the distance between the cursor lines increases.

If you perform the same operation on the left line, this will move it forwards to
the next peak. This time, the right cursor line also move forwards a similar
amount, so as to keep the cursor lines the same distance apart.
Step 21
To move the right cursor line to the next minimum data value, right click on the
right cursor line and select Move to next local minimum from the cursor
popup menu. This cursor line will then move forwards to the next dip of the
selected curve.
Performing the same operation on the left line, this will move it forwards to the
next lowest point. This time, the right cursor line will also move forwards a
similar amount, so as to keep the cursor lines the same distance apart.
Step 22
Similarly, using other options from the cursor popup menu, you can move the
cursor backwards (to the left) to the previous peak or dip value. Select Move to
previous local maximum to move the cursor backwards to the previous peak
value. Select Move to previous local minimum to move the cursor backwards
to the previous dip value.
To move to the curve's maximum value select Move to global maximum.
Note: To move only one cursor line you must select the left one before carrying
out a Move to... option. To move both cursor lines you must select only the
right one.
Step 23
Now select a second data curve.
Individual curves can be selected by clicking on them with the mouse. To select
more than one curve at a time, left click on each curve in turn while holding the
Shift key down. To select all the curves on the display, right click inside the
display area to obtain the display popup menu. Then you can select Select All
Curves.
Step 24
Any Move to... option you now select from the cursor popup menu will
consider both or all your selected curves. For example, select Move to next
local maximum and the cursor line will move to the first peak it finds on either
of the two curves.
Step 25
You can remove the double cursor by right clicking on either cursor line and
selecting Remove Cursor from the menu.
Section 1.2 Function display windows
There are a number of parameters that control both the format of the functions

in the display as well as the characteristics of the window in which it appears.

These options are executed from the popup menus.
This document describes all the options in the function display windows:
 Bode
 Colormap
 Matrix
 FrontBack
 Octave
 Upper/Lower
 Multi-Trace
 Waterfall
 XY
 GPS
 Nyquist
 Numerical
 Table
Bode
The Bode display represents a function window divided into two parts. It shows
you two aspects of the same data. When you load a single data trace into this
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window, the upper part shows the amplitude and the lower part shows the phase
of the same trace. When you switch the format of the upper part from
Amplitude to Real, the format of the lower part switches to Imaginary. An X
cursor operates on both parts of the window.
The Bode display icon represents it.
Colormap
The Colormap display is used to display a series of data functions in relation to

a third parameter such as time or rpm (so called waterfall data). This parameter
is plotted along the Z axis. The Y (ordinate) value of each block is represented
as a color thus providing a two dimensional map of X against Z. In
LMSTest.Lab, this data is represented by a waterfall icon or and it can
be displayed in a Colormap window.
In addition a series of blocks represented by the function icons can be

displayed. as long as they have compatible quantities for Y values and for X
and Z axes.
The Colormap display is used to display a series of data functions in relation to

a third parameter such as time or rpm (so called waterfall data). This parameter
is plotted along the Z axis. The Y (ordinate) value of each block is represented
as a color thus providing a two dimensional map of X against Z. In
LMSTest.Lab, this data is represented by a waterfall icon or and it can be
displayed in a Colormap window.
In addition a series of blocks represented by the function icons can be

displayed, as long as they have compatible quantities for Y values and for X
and Z axes.

The Colormap display can also be used to display metrics or section functions
in function of two parameters such as rpm and torque. The section functions
should be measured with one parameter being varying and the other parameter
being kept at a constant level. Measure different runs each time at a different
level for the parameter that is kept constant, to build up a three dimensional set
of data. An example of such a measurement would be an engine efficiency map.
Drop the section functions in the Colormap window. Select the varying
parameter as X-axis and the parameter that is kept constant as Z-axis.
It is possible to add 2D data on top of waterfall data visualized in a colormap.

This can be done by dropping the 2D data in the left corner of the colormap.
The data is shown if the X and Y units of the 2D data correspond to those of the
CM or if it is a compatible order section of this waterfall data.
The Colormap display icon represents it.
Curve scrolling (prev/next on function displays)

In the picture display panel, the button allows a user to show or to hide
advanced curve scrolling. When clicking on it, an extra bar appears: making it
possible to scroll over curves, currently displayed in the picture. It only applies
to 2D and 2.5D function displays (so not on geometry displays nor on the
numerical display).
You can iterate over DOF ID, channel ID, REF DOF ID, section value, - in the
explanation beneath indicated as the iterator. When displaying blocks from a
waterfall you can iterate over the Tracking value or over the Tracking time.
Matrix
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The Matrix display plots the result of a function with two independent variables.
In the LMSTest.Lab software, data represented by the rainflow icon can be

displayed in a Matrix window.
The Matrix display icon represents it.
FrontBack
The FrontBack display shows a 2D function window with an X and Y axis used
to display a number of overlaying data functions. Two separate Y axes are
provided; one on the right and one on the left.
Data can be displayed relative to one or the other and the format of these two
axes can be made different so that different aspects (amplitude and phase for
example) of the same data can be overlaid on each other.
The FrontBack display icon represents it.

Nyquist
A Nyquist display contains three axes:
Section 1.2.1.1 X axis

On this axis, the argument of a block will be presented.
Section 1.2.1.2 Y horizontal axis

The result of a block viewed in a certain axis format.
Section 1.2.1.3 Y vertical axis

The result of the same block as on the horizontal axis, but viewed in another
format.
The Nyquist window icon represents it.
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Octave
The Octave display shows frequency spectra as octave blocks. In an Octave

display window you can see the result of integrating test data values over
various types of octave bands and their overall level values. These OA levels
are calculated and displayed for both the weighted and linear overall level.
The octave window icon represents it.
UL
The Upper/Lower display represents a pair of 2 or more 2D windows that are

linked together. They allow you to compare data traces above one another. This
means, for example, that when adding an X cursor, the same cursor is active in
the upper and all the lower window.
You have to add two curves with compatible X axes upon each other. Data can
be displayed relative to one or the other and the format of these two windows
can be made different so that different aspects (amplitude and phase for
example) of the same data can be compared.

You can also adjust the ratio of the area assigned to each window. Use Ctrl to
drag the horizontal blue line between the Upper and Lower display windows to
the desired width.
When dragging data to the left part of the display in the ‘automatic’ drop zone,
the data will automatically be spread – 1 y 1. Possibly, zones will be added
automatically – up to 20. You cannot drop more curves then available zones.
The Upper/Lower (UL) window icon represents it.
Multi-Trace display
The Multi-trace can be used to overview time series. The overview window on
top in this display shows the complete time data, the detailed window (beneath
the overview) shows the detailed section.
You can drag up to 20 time traces into this display – they all will have their own
overview and detailed zone. You cannot drop more traces then available zones.
Technically, the difference between an UL and a Multi-trace is the default

settings – they share all functionality.
The Multi-trace window icon represents it.
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Waterfall
The Waterfall display shows a series of data functions in relation to a third

parameter such as time or rpm. This parameter is plotted along the Z axis and
shows the evolution of a function under particular conditions.
In the LMSTest.Lab software data represented by the waterfall icon can be

displayed in a waterfall window. In addition you can load a number of
individual data functions into a waterfall window too.
The Waterfall window icon represents it.

XY
The XY display shows the Y-values of one block in function of the Y values of
a second block if both blocks have the same X-axis, e.g. the XY display is
‘unable to align X axes’ when the delta between the starting values of two X
axes, with an equal increment and number of lines, differs from the increment
value. An XY display includes four axes: X-axis, Y (front), Y (back) and Y
(horizontal).
Section 1.2.1.4 X axis

On this axis, the argument of the blocks will be presented.
Section 1.2.1.5 Y horizontal axis

The Y-values of a block. These values are used to compare with other Y-values
of blocks on the other Y axes (front and back).
Section 1.2.1.6 Y front axis

On this axis, an unlimited number of blocks can be added. The result of one
block on this axis will be combined with the result of the Y horizontal axis to
form one display curve. Both blocks must have the same argument, which is the
argument of the X axis.
Section 1.2.1.7 Y back axis

Similar to the Y front axis.
The XY window icon represents it.
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GPS
The GPS display can be used to display GPS tracks.
Technically, the difference between an XY and a GPS display is the default

settings - they share all functionality.
The GPS window icon represents it.

Note: The GPS format d°m’s”(latitude and longitude) is only available in a

display if the Point id of the respective GPS traces ends exactly on “Latitude”
or “Longitude”, e.g. the frontend gps:Longitude. Anything different is excluded,
e.g. GNSSPosData::Longitude_high or PosRapidUpdate::Latitude_.
Table
The Table display can be used to display single values. Only Single values
created by the RLDA application are supported. Both HardwareChecks and
Statistics can be dragged/dropped.
The ‘Order…’ of the columns can be defined and saved in a table display
layout. Data is required to define the order of the columns. If columns are not
available for ordering, the dropped data does not contain the according values.
The Table display has specific short-key combinations to control its visual
content: Mousewheel scrolls up/down, Shift+Mousewheel scrolls left/right and
Ctrl+Mousewheel zooms in/out. It is possible to hide individual columns or
show all columns. To make validation of these single values, an automatic
real-time check on every value and a color when a specific threshold is
exceeded, can be set. This can be set for example on the min and max of a
channel.
The threshold for a specific column can be changed with the colorscale context
menu for an alarm level, a warning level and an underload level. These
real-time checks are only available on a restricted set of statistical values.
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Section 1.2.2 The Axis menus
Section 1.2.2.1 X-axis
Section 1.2.2.1.1 Limits

This menu enables you to specify how the limits of the displayed data will be
determined.
Free
The limits will correspond to the highest and lowest value actually contained
within the data. They will therefore change whenever new data is loaded into
the window, or when data is removed.
Optimized
In this case the highest and lowest values encountered in the data are rounded
up to convenient values.
Fixed...
In this case you can define the upper (max) and lower (min) value to be
displayed. Use a Double Cursor within the data window itself in order to set
these values.
Note: Note that you can also access this dialog by double clicking on the axis
itself.
Section 1.2.2.1.2 Format X

The options in this cascading menu determine how the X axis values will be
formatted.
Linear
Values between the upper and lower limits will be displayed on a linear scale.
This option is not available for Octave displays.
Decades
Values between the upper and lower limits will be displayed in decades, which
means that each division is a multiple of 10 of the previous one. This option is
not available for Octave displays.
Octaves
In this case the range between the upper and lower values are divided into
whole octave bands. The center frequency of one octave band is twice the center
frequency of the previous one, and the range increases with the center frequency
too. You may find that the limits are adjusted so that complete octave bands can
be encompassed. This option is not available for Octave displays.

Octave bands
This option applies only to Octave displays. It integrates Y-values within a
frequency band. This results in a single Y value, which corresponds with the
center frequency on the x-axis. It is used to draw one bar for each frequency
band.
The number of frequency bands is determined by the format of the x-axis:

Octave 1/1, Octave 1/2, Octave 1/3, Octave 1/12, and Octave 1/24.
For instance with respect to Octave 1/1, Octave 1/2 uses twice the number of
frequency bands to integrate the Y-data. But note that a frequency band of
Octave 1/1 is twice as long - according to the x-axis - as one from Octave 1/2.
The same holds for other Octave formats.
Section 1.2.2.1.3 X Axis

This option is only available if the data in the display has more then 1 x-axis
connected to it, eg an order spectrum can have a time and an rpm axis. This
option allows the user to switch to one of the other X-axes.
Section 1.2.2.1.4 Second X Axis

This option is only available if the data in the display has more then 1 x-axis
connected to it, eg. an order spectrum can have a time and an rpm axis. This
option allows the user to set a second X-axis on top or on bottom of the display.
This second x-axis has its own settings. The limits follow the limits of the first
axis and cannot be set independent.
Section 1.2.2.1.5 Unit

This item shows you the unit currently on the display. If the axis has no data in
it, a list appears showing all available measurement units. It is not available for
Waterfall displays.
The unit can be defined before data is in the display, a list of the complete unit
set is shown. When the data afterwards are shown, this unit is used – if it is
compatible with the unit of the data. When data is already in the display, only
corresponding units of the same quantity are shown.
Units of compatible quantities are shown (if existing) in the More units fold out
list. Both, the main unit list and the sub level unit list, are ordered on scale
factor. The (quantity case) is appended in the sub level unit list, when the unit
label is not unique. When this (quantity case) is appended, both unit labels the
same, but their unit conversion parameters differ.
Section 1.2.2.1.6 Reverse

The option reverses the axis. The option is available in the Matrix display.
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Section 1.2.2.1.7 General…

This option shows the ‘General Axis options’.
The tab ‘Y Axes’ used to indicate which Y axis is shown. This functionality is
moved to the display context menu Options…>Layout tab.
In the tab ‘Optimized limits’, some parameters for the calculation of optimized
limits can be set here. For log, dB, decade and octave format, the 'optimized
limit ranges’ can be specified other then default. For the amplitude format, the
default can be overwritten so that it always will use zero as minimum limit.
In the ‘Normalized format’ tab, settings can be chosen for the ‘Normalized’
format. Normalization can be done based on the ‘Maximum’ or based on the
‘Sum’ of all amplitude values. This reference can be taken per curve or
‘Individual’ or per Y axis or ‘Global’. In the latter case the global reference is
annotated in the format placeholder as (100% = value & unit). If the source data
is cumulated, the normalization is always based on the maximum.
Normalization based on sum is not supported for throughput data.
Section 1.2.2.1.8 Visible

This option switches on or off, all the annotation (as defined by the other axis
menu options) on this axis. It is not available for Waterfall displays.
Section 1.2.2.1.9 Options

This schedules a dialog in which the appearance of different features of the axis
is set. Define the settings and then click the Apply button to view the results, in
order to set display options.
1.2.2.1.9.1 Ticks
Ticks are short lines used to graduate an axis. Two lengths of lines are displayed
indicating the major and minor divisions of the range of values shown on the
axis.
Visible
Switches all ticks on or off.
Line Style
Schedules a dialog in which the color, pattern and thickness of the tick lines can
be set.
Base Resolution
This parameter specifies if the base ticks are calculated automatically or
specified by the user (custom). If it is on "Automatic", the range is defined as
the power of 10 that is less than the displayed limits. So if the displayed limits
are 99, then the range will be 10. And if the displayed limits are 101, then the
range will be 100. One (major) tick line is shown for each range.

Offset and increment

The value of these parameter defines the offset and increment of the ticks – if
the base resolution is on ‘custom’.
Subdivisions
The value of this parameter determines the number of divisions that will be
displayed within the base resolution range. It only can be used in case of Base
resolution on automatic. Subdivisions on 1 means that only the major ticks will
be displayed. A resolution of 5 means that 4 minor tick lines will displayed
between the major ticks.
Selecting the subdivisions on Automatic means that between 10 and 20 ticks

will be displayed in total.
Type
You can select where the tick lines are to be placed in relation to the axis.
When they are inside the lines will be placed wholly within the display
window, along with the data.
When they are outside, they will be placed outside of the data window in the
border around it next to the annotation.
When they are crossed the lines will straddle the axis with their mid points on
the axis.
Annotation visible
When this option is "on" then the values corresponding to a tick will be
displayed next to it. The characteristics of this annotation are defined using the
Font button.
Font
This schedules a dialog in which you can define the font type, size, style and
color that you want to use for the annotation of the ticks. An example of the
current style is shown in the box alongside.
Decimals
If the annotation of the ticks is visible, then this field determines the number of
values behind decimal point that will be displayed. Increasing the number of
decimals displayed on the X axis may mean that fewer tick lines can be
annotated.
Engineering notation
Checking this button "on" means that the tick values will be displayed, when
possible, in the exponential form Ae+b or Ae-b, where A is the number defined
by the number of decimals and b is the power (as a multiple of three).
1.2.2.1.9.2 Grid
A grid is a set of lines that can be overlaid on the displayed data perpendicular
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to the selected axis. The lines have a user defined appearance and interval.
Visible
The check box switches the grid on or off.
Base Resolution
This parameter specifies if the base grid lines are calculated automatically or
specified by the user (custom). If it is on “automatic”, the range is defined as
range will be 100.
Offset and increment

The value of these parameter defines the offset and increment of the grid lines –
if the base resolution is on ‘custom’.
Subdivisions
The value of this parameter determines the number of lines that will be
displayed within the base resolution range. It only can be used in case of Base
resolution on automatic. Subdivisions on 1 means that one grid line will be
displayed in the range, and a resolution of 10 means that 10 lines will be
displayed in the same range.
Selecting the subdivisions on Automatic means that between 10 and 20 grid

lines will be displayed in total.
Line Style
Schedules a dialog in which the color, pattern and width of the grid lines can be
set.
1.2.2.1.9.3 Custom Grid
A custom grid is a custom set of lines that can be overlaid on the displayed data
in a Colormap or a Waterfall display. The values from an existing block, e.g. a
TestLab block or an Excel block, can be selected based on their units. The units
of the selected block should match the visible X and Z axis units. Multiple
function blocks, for different sets of units, can be saved in the picture layout.
An increment can be chosen to create a custom grid with fixed percentage

intervals.
1.2.2.1.9.4 Limits
The options here define how the limit values will be displayed. The actual value
of the limits is determined from the Limits menu.
Visible
Switches the display of the limit values "on" or "off".
Font

color that you want to use for the annotation of the limit values. An example of
the current style is shown in the box alongside.
Decimals
If the annotation of the limits is visible, then this field determines the number of
figures behind the decimal point that will be displayed.
Checking this button "on" means that the limit values will be displayed, when
1.2.2.1.9.5 Unit
The options here define how the unit associated with an axis will be displayed.
The actual units shown depend on the selected unit set.
Visible
Switches the display of the unit "on" or "off".
Font
color that you want to use for the annotation of the unit. An example of the
1.2.2.1.9.6 Name
The options here define if and how the axis name will be displayed. There is an
extra option to 'hide name for single axis data'.
1.2.2.1.9.7 Format
The options here define how the format of the data associated with an axis will
be displayed. The actual format to be used is selected from the Format menu for
the X, the Y or the Z axis.
Visible
Switches the display of the format value "on" or "off".
Font
color that you want to use for the annotation of the format. An example of the
Section 1.2.2.2 Y-axis

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Free
Optimized
Fixed...
these values.
itself.
Section 1.2.2.2.2 Format Y

The options in this cascading menu determine which aspect of the ordinate
values in the data will be displayed as well as the type of scaling to be used.
Note: Different values for this parameter can be set for the left (front) and
right (back) Y axes in the FrontBack display window and for the top (upper)
and bottom (lower) Y axis in the UpperLower display window .
Real
Only the real part of a complex function is displayed.
Imag
Only the imaginary part of a complex function is displayed. This option is not
available for Octave displays.
Amplitude
Only amplitude values are displayed.
Y formats

Phase
Phase values between +180 and -180 are displayed. This option is not available
for Octave displays.
dB
The dB values are displayed. If you want to extend the annotation with the DB
reference, you can do that for the involved unit(s) in the unit editor.
Log
The Y values are displayed on a logarithmic scale. For functions (no raw time
data), if the minimum amplitude value is equal to zero, the lower log limit will
be 90% of the lowest non-zero amplitude value.
Normalized
The Y amplitude values can be normalized. The option is available in a F/B
display, an Upper Lower display and a Multi-trace display. The normalization
settings can be chosen in the axis ‘General…’ context menu, the ‘Normalized
format’ tab.
Section 1.2.2.2.3 Processing

Align Direction
You can align the attributes 'Point direction sign' as well as the 'Referenced
point direction sign' of data. The data will be corrected automatically
(multiplied with -1) when needed.
Integrate/Differentiate
You can apply a single of double integration or differentiation data by first
selecting the appropriate curves and then selecting an option from the
Processing drop down menu.
Integration/differentiation is possible on data in the front or back of a front-back

display, in the upper or the lower of a upper-lower display, in the amplitude and
phase of a bode display, on a waterfall display and on a colormap display.
Integration/differentiation in the display is only available for ‘frequency related’

data, not on time data. Calculation is done by dividing/multiplying by .
Weighting
You can apply weighting on data making use of the predefined weighting
factors (A,B,C and D). The pop-up menu also allows showing the original
weighting (in case some front-end weighting or pre-weighting was applied) or
linear weighting (none). By default the data in the display will be shown with
their original weighting. Weighting is possible on data in the front or back of a
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front-back display, in the upper or the lower target of an upper-lower display, in

(amplitude and phase) a bode display, in a waterfall display in a colormap
display and in an octave display.
Weighting in the display is only available for ‘frequency related’ data, not on
time data. Calculation is done by multiplying with the weighting curve in
frequency domain.
Cumulative
Both reversed and forward cumulative processing can be applied.
Always amplitudes are taken for the calculations.
Smoothing
The pop-up menu allows you to apply linear smoothing on data. The Linear
smoothing uses (except for the first and last sample) following algorithm :
NewX(i) = (X(i-1)+2*X(i)+X(i+1))/4. For complex valued functions, the
smoothing is performed on the amplitudes only.
Applying some exponential smoothing will be the result of two different

smoothing actions. First a smoothing is applied from the beginning until the end
of the data. Then a smoothing will be applied from the end until the beginning
of the considered data. This action will not allow the peak values to shift from
their original position. Smoothing can only be applied on frequency based data.
Smoothing on data is possible in the front or back of a front-back display, in the
upper or the lower of an upper-lower display, in the amplitude and phase of a
bode display.
In the Exponential smoothing dialog you can choose light, medium or heavy
smoothing. They will respectively represent a smoothing factor of 0.1, 0.5 and
0.8. You have also the possibility to specify a custom smoothing factor between
0 and 1.
Applying some Keep peaks smoothing will be the result of replacing each value
with the maximum of itself and the linear average of its two neighboring values.
Begin and end value are always kept. This comparison is done on amplitudes
only. The number of smoothing Cycles can be chosen in the Keep peaks
smoothing dialog with 10000 as maximum number of smoothing cycles.
Spectrum & Section Scaling

By default, section data (order sections, frequency & overall level sections) is
always calculated and shown in RMS values, even with ‘Original’ Spectrum &
Section Scaling processing. This function allows a user to view spectra &
sections with scaling ‘peak’, ‘peak-to-peak’ or ‘RMS’. The function affects only
section data, autopower, crosspower and spectrum data. Spectrum & Section
Scaling is possible on data in the front or back of a front-back display, in the
upper or the lower of an upper-lower display, in the amplitude and phase of a
bode display.
In displays where Spectrum & Section Scaling is not available (excluding the
octave display), visual feedback on the axis is given, as to provide feedback on
the used spectral scaling.
Extra feedback can be added to the display legend via the addition of the

‘Spectrum scaling’ function attribute.
Reset All
This button will reset the applied weighting to the 'original' weighting, the
smoothing to 'none', the section scaling to RMS and the
integration/differentiation to ‘none’.

Waterfall displays.
Section 1.2.2.2.5 Hatching

This option makes it possible to hatch between the first 2 curves – in the front
and/or the back of a front-back.
Hatching is only supported for line segments and markers (not for block
outlines (used for octave data). In the octave display the octave visualizations,
line segments and skyline, are supported.
Hatching is only supported for strict monotone signals.
Section 1.2.2.2.6 Reverse

The option reverses the axis. The option is available in the Matrix display.

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1.2.2.2.9.1 Grid
Visible
Switches the grid on or off.
Line Style
set.
Base Resolution
range will be 100.
1.2.2.2.9.2 Ticks
axis.
Visible
Line Style
be set.

Base Resolution
Type
the axis.
Annotation visible
Font button.
Font
Decimals
annotated.
1.2.2.2.9.3 Limits
Visible
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Font
Decimals
1.2.2.2.9.4 Unit
Visible
Font
1.2.2.2.9.5 Name
extra option to 'hide name for single axis data'. This option is only available for
an independent Y axis.
1.2.2.2.9.6 Format
Visible
Font
Section 1.2.2.2.10 Color Scale

This option enables you to select a color palette to be used to display the data
values. It is only available in a Colormap, Function-Map & Matrix display
windows.

All the installed color palettes are listed in the cascading menu.
As extra options the color palette can be made more printer friendly by
whitening the lowest value color or the color palette can be inverted.
Transition
Color scale color transitions can be made Banded (default) or smooth.
For the Colormap and Function-Map display an extra ‘Base Ticks’ option is
available to fix color transitions on the color scale base ticks. The ‘base ticks
resolution’ can be customized in the color scale options menu with an offset and
an increment.
Section 1.2.2.3 Z-axis

determined.
Free
Optimized
Fixed...
these values.
itself.
Section 1.2.2.3.2 Format Z

This option is only available in Colormap, Waterfall and Matrix display
windows. It determines in which format the Z-axis values will be displayed. The
format of the Z-axis is default Linear.

Waterfall displays.
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1.2.2.3.6.1 Grid
Visible
Switches the grid on or off.
Line Style

set.
Base Resolution
range will be 100.
1.2.2.3.6.2 Custom Grid
A custom grid is a custom set of lines that can be overlaid on the displayed data
in a Colormap or a Waterfall display. The values from an existing block, e.g. a
TestLab block or an Excel block, can be selected based on their units. The units
of the selected block should match the visible X and Z axis units. Multiple
function blocks, for different sets of units, can be saved in the picture layout.
An increment can be chosen to create a custom grid with fixed percentage

intervals.
1.2.2.3.6.3 Ticks
axis.
Visible
Line Style
be set.
Base Resolution
Type
the axis.
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Annotation visible
Font button.
Font
Decimals
annotated.
1.2.2.3.6.4 Limits
Visible
Font
Decimals
1.2.2.3.6.5 Name
extra option to 'hide name for single axis data'. This option is only available for
an independent Z axis.

1.2.2.3.6.6 Unit
Visible
Font
1.2.2.3.6.7 Format
Visible
Font
These menus are obtained by right clicking on any X, Y or Z axis. They enable
you to adjust the characteristics of that axis. The contents of some entries in this
menu will depend on the type of axis.
For a FrontBack axis menu, different characteristics can be set for the left
(front) Y and the right (back) Y axes. While in the case of an UpperLower axis
menu, different characteristics can be set for the top (upper) Y and the bottom
(lower) Y axes.
Section 1.2.2.4 X-axes

Use the X-axis popup menu to switch between the X axes that are available.
Depending on displayed data type a number of options are provided.

1.2.2.4.1.1 Order map, spectrum waterfall, individual spectra of a
waterfall
Derived Frequency / Order
In Colormap and Waterfall displays you can view an order map with a
frequency X axis and a spectrum waterfall with an order X axis. There is a
frequency (or order) X axis available for each rpm Z axis.
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You can also view the individual blocks of waterfalls with a derived
Frequency/Order axis in a 2D function display. This option is not available in an
octave display.
1.2.2.4.1.2 Sections, (orders, frequency sections, octave sections,
overall level, ...)
Sections are 2D slices through 3D maps or waterfalls, the X axis of a section
corresponds to the Z axis of the waterfall. Sections can contain the following X
axes:
Time
Data values will be displayed along the X axis according to the time value they
were measured. The first value is annotated with time 0, the other values are
annotated with the time relative to that of the first value.
Time (Throughput)
Data values will be displayed along the X axis according to the time value they
were measured. The time values correspond to those of the time recording
(Throughput file). This time recording can be superimposed in the same display
for comparison purposes.
Tacho channel (rpm), Derived Tacho channel and Static

channel
Data values will be displayed along the X axis according to the measured value
of the selected Tacho, Derived Tacho or Static channel.
Derived Frequency
You can view orders (and other sections) against frequency. For each Tacho
axis a frequency axis is available. For order sections, the order number of the
order section is taken into account.
For example:
 1st order section, with rpm axis from 2100 to 6100 rpm gives a frequency
axis from 35 to 101.66 Hz
 3rd order section, with rpm axis from 2100 to 6100 rpm gives a frequency
axis from 105 to 305 Hz
Derived number
Data values will be displayed along the X axis according to the sequence
number in which they were measured.
Section 1.2.2.5 Second X-axes

Use the Second X-axis popup menu to display a second X-axis on top of a
display. Only second X-axes with a correlation greater or equal to 98% with the
primary X-axis will be available. If the data in the display contains no second
X-axes, this field will be grayed out.
When the primary X-axis is changed, the second X-axis will be removed. The

pop-up menu allows you then to select again a second X-axis if available.
If cursors are added to a display, they will always be linked to the unit of the
primary X-axis. The values of the second X axis are determined via linear
regression and are therefore always an approximation.
Use the Second X-axis popup menu to display a second X-axis on top of a
display. Only second X-axes with a correlation greater or equal to 98% with the
primary X-axis will be available. If the data in the display contains no second
X-axes, this field will be grayed out.
Section 1.2.2.6 Z-axes

Depending on the value of this toggle, another Z axis is annotated. A number of
options are provided. It is only available in Colormap and Waterfall display
windows.
Derived number
Records will be displayed along the Z axis according to the sequence number in
which they were measured.
Time
Records will be displayed along the Z axis according to the time value they
were measured. The first record is annotated with time 0, the other records are
annotated with the time value relative to that of the first record.
Time (Throughput)
Records will be displayed along the Z axis according to the time value they
were measured. The time values correspond to those of the time recording
(Throughput file ).
Tacho channel (rpm), Derived Tacho channel and Static

channel
Records will be displayed along the Z axis according to the measured value of
the selected Tacho, Derived Tacho or Static channel.
Section 1.2.3 The Display menus
This menu is obtained by right clicking in the display area of the window and
not on a curve. When there is a lot of data in a window it can be more easily
obtained by right clicking anywhere in the window, while holding the Ctrl key
down.
Section 1.2.3.1 Add Single Cursor

This allows you to add a number of single cursors (see "The Single (cursor)
menus" on page 57) with arrowhead handles.
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Section 1.2.3.2 Add Double Cursor

This allows you to add a number of double cursors (see "The Double (cursor)
menus" on page 61) with arrowhead handles. Double cursors can be used to
examine specific ranges of data values.
Section 1.2.3.3 Add Harmonic Cursor

This allows you to add a number of harmonic cursors (see "The Harmonic
(cursor) menus" on page 64) with arrowhead handles. Harmonic cursors change
their separation in a way that makes them all harmonics of one frequency.
Section 1.2.3.4 Add Automatic Cursor

This allows you to add an automatic peak cursor or an automatic valley cursor.
They cannot be moved. They indicate the peak or valley of the selected curve
within the range of the display. Throughput data is not supported.
The ‘Automatic Peak/Valley parameters’ can be accessed by clicking on the

popup menu of the cursor.
Section 1.2.3.5 Add Processing Cursor

All different kinds of processing cursors are available on waterfalls and
colormaps. You can insert a Z-, Order-, Frequency and Cross-cursor in a
display. The corresponding processed block can be dragged and dropped into
another display. While moving the processing cursor the view is instantaneously
updated.
An X-processing cursor is also available in a Front/Back display. The start

situation is a picture with at least two 2D-displays. In one of the 2D-displays
you can drop at least one function that is a processed function of that waterfall,
e.g. the OA-level or an order section. On this curve you can define a processing
cursor and the application identifies the corresponding spectrum according to
the specific position of that processing cursor. After dropping the corresponding
spectrum in a display, you can move this processing cursor and the view will be
updated instantaneously.
There is also the ability to adjust the processing parameters. For example, the
width unit of an order section can be determined by order, percentage,
frequency or number of lines.
The processing cursors can also be used in semi-embedded active pictures.
Section 1.2.3.6 Add Coupled Cursor

This allows you to add a number of coupled cursors. Coupled cursors can be
used to examine specific data values over multiple displays within a picture.

Section 1.2.3.7 Remove All Cursors

This option removes all the cursors in the display. Right click on the cursor and
select Remove Cursor from the dropdown menu, in order to remove
individual cursors.
Section 1.2.3.8 Paste

This option can be used to paste an item that has been copied from the list in the
Data Explorer window.
Paste to Front / Back

In a FrontBack display window, you can paste data browser entries from the
Data Explorer to the front or to the back axis, executing this function in either
the left or the right hand side of the window.
Paste to Upper / Lower

In an UpperLower display window, you can paste data browser entries from the
Data Explorer to a specific axis in either the upper or lower window, depending
on where you executed the function (the upper or the lower side).
Section 1.2.3.9 Select All Curves

This option selects all curves on display. Individual curves can be selected by
left clicking on them or by pressing the Shift key while left clicking. It is not
available for Colormap or Waterfall displays.
Section 1.2.3.10 Deselect All Curves

This option deselects all the curves that are currently selected. Individual curves
can be deselected by left clicking on them with the Shift key depressed. It is not
available for Colormap or Waterfall displays.
Section 1.2.3.11 Remove Curve

This option relates to Colormap and Waterfall displays only. It removes “all”
curves in the display.
Section 1.2.3.12 Remove All Curves

This option removes all the curves in the display, from both the front and the
back axes. Right click on the curve and select Remove Curve from the
dropdown menu, in order to remove individual curve. It is not available for
Colormap or Waterfall displays.
Section 1.2.3.13 Legend

This toggles the presence of a floating legend inside the display window in
which information relating to the displayed data can be seen. You can drag it
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with the mouse to any desired location in the window. Clicking on the small
box inside the floating legend selects the curve. Right-clicking on a legend
schedules a popup menu (see "The Curve Legend menus" on page 54) which
allows several actions to be made on both the legend itself and on the data in the
display.
Section 1.2.3.14 Title Legend

This toggles the presence of a title legend inside the display window. The title
legend enables you to show a title and the attributes common to all curves. You
can drag the title legend with the mouse to any desired location in the window.
Section 1.2.3.15 Cursor Legend

This toggles the presence of a floating cursor legend inside the display window
in which information regarding the cursor position, crossing values of the cursor
with the curve(s) and possibly calculated information can be seen. You can drag
it with the mouse to any desired location in the window. The formatting of the
contents is the same as and determined by the formatting of the legend. In the
cursor legend options you can also define whether the unit labels will be shown
in the cursor legend.
Right-clicking on a cursor legend schedules a dropdown menu with the

possibility to copy the contents of the legend into the Windows clipboard. These
contents can than be saved in e.g. Microsoft Excel.
Auto
When switched on, whenever an X, Y or cross cursor is added to the display,
the corresponding cursor legend will automatically be opened. When removing
the last cursor of a certain type, the corresponding cursor legend will disappear
automatically. When switched off, no cursor legend will be shown
automatically.
X
When switched on, the cursor legend for X cursors becomes visible.
Y (front)
When switched on, the cursor legend for Y (front) cursors becomes visible.
Y (back)
When switched on, the cursor legend for Y (back) cursors becomes visible.
Cross (front)
When switched on, the cursor legend for Cross (front) cursors becomes visible.
Cross (back)
When switched on, the cursor legend for Cross (back) cursors becomes visible.

Section 1.2.3.16 Copy to Metafile

This function copies the contents of the display window to a metafile in the
windows clipboard. It can then be pasted into another application e.g. Word.
It is also possible to copy the contents of the complete picture (all the windows
in the layout) by executing the same function from the popup menu obtained
from the picture tab.
Section 1.2.3.17 Preview Mode

When this setting is "on", then the contents of the window will automatically be
updated by simply clicking on an item in the Data selector panel.
For the FrontBack Display, the selected item will be added to the back (right)
axis.
For the UpperLower Display, the selected item will be added to the lower
(bottom) axis.
You must select a suitable data type for the window and it must be compatible
with any data that is currently on display on the chosen axis. The magnifying
glass icon at the top right hand corner of the window indicates when this setting
is "on".
Section 1.2.3.18 Undo

This option will undo the latest zoom action. It will have the same effect as
using the backspace.
Section 1.2.3.19 Interactive zooming

With this option, you can switch on or off the interactive zooming with the
mouse.
Section 1.2.3.20 Maximize

This option causes the window in which you are working fill the entire desktop
space. Use the Restore option to return to the layout setting.
Section 1.2.3.21 Restore

This option can be used after the Zoom or the Maximize operations to restore
the active window to its rightful size within the layout/worksheet.
Section 1.2.3.22 Display Size

This option offers the possibility to resize and restore the picture size.
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Maximize
This option causes the window in which you are working to fill the entire
desktop space. Use the Restore option to return to the layout setting.
Maximize to Picture
This option applies when you are working with a layout that contains a number
of windows. Selecting this option makes the active window fill the display area
panel. Use the Restore option to return to the layout setting.
Restore
This option can be used after the Maximize or the Maximize to Picture
operations in order to restore the active window to its rightful size within the
layout/worksheet.
Section 1.2.3.23 Display Format

The option Align front/back displays in picture allows you to align the format
of all displays in the picture.
The Copy and Paste options allow you to copy the format of one display and
paste it into another.
Section 1.2.3.24 Aspect ratio

This option is available for the XY display and applies to the Front (not the
Back) drop target.
By default the aspect ratio 'Mode' is 'Automatic', i.e. (eg mm/nr of pixels) used
for X and Y axis is the same. By default the 'Automatic options' setting 'Equal Y
ranges' is enabled, meaning the largest range is used for both (horizontal and
vertical) Y axes.
If the aspect ratio 'Mode' is put to ‘User defined’, a user can define another
ratio. With the Ctrl-mouse, you can define any ratio.
Section 1.2.3.25 Axis options

This opens the “Axis options” dialog which lets you apply chosen limit ranges
to all axes set to “optimized” limits.
 Log range (expressed in decades)
 dB range
 Decade range
 Octave range
Section 1.2.3.26 Overall Level Options...

This option is only available for Octave displays. It schedules the “Overall
Level Options...” in which the display settings for the two types of overall levels

are set. The level marked [A, B, C or D] is the sum of the data values with the
standard acoustic filtering known as [A, B, C or D] weighting applied. The level
marked 'L' is the sum of the linear (unweighted) data values in all octave bands.
To display the actual data values on top of the bar, check the 'Show overall level
values' box “on”.
To calculate both types of overall level, check the 'Calculate both weighted and
linear overall level” box “on”.
To turn “off” either setting, uncheck the relevant box.
Section 1.2.3.27 Options

This schedules the 'Options' dialog in which a number of display settings can be
defined. Each one is set by first clicking on the tab, setting the parameters
values as required, then clicking Apply to see the effect.
Section 1.2.3.27.1 Layout

3D Effect
When this setting is on, then the border around the display area appears to have
some depth.
Display Area Color

Clicking on this button enables you to select the color which surrounds the
display area within its portion of the overall layout.
Graphic Area Color

Clicking on this button enables you to select the color used as background in the
display area.
Show
Indicates which axis are shown or ‘visible’ in the display. This tab is only
available for FrontBack, Octave, Function-Map, Colormap, XY, GPS, Nyquist,
Matrix and Video displays.
Section 1.2.3.27.2 Cursors

This dialog enables you to set the default cursor properties for a particular type
of cursor that is available in the display. These properties will be applied to all
cursors of this type when they are scheduled. It does not affect existing cursors.
The properties of existing cursors can be adjusted using the same dialog, by
right clicking on the cursor line.
Cursor
You can select the type of cursor that you want to apply the settings to from the
drop down list.
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Style
Line style
Clicking on this button schedules a dialog in which you can choose the color,
pattern and the width of the cursor line.
Cursor
Show the cursor as a line, a short line or no line.
Intersection
Indicate the cursor intersection with curves with a line, a short line or no line.
Font
Clicking on this button schedules a dialog in which you can choose the font in
which the cursor value (if displayed) will be shown.
Show Handle
Turning this option “on” displays the cursor handle.
ToolTip Style
When this button is checked on, the cursor annotation value will be displayed
with a colored background, in the style of a tooltip, which makes it easier to
distinguish.
Value
When this button is checked on, then the current cursor value will be displayed.
Decimals
The number in this field determines the number of decimal places behind the
point that will be displayed in the cursor value.
Checking this button 'on' will mean that the cursor values (if they are visible)
will be displayed, when possible, in the exponential form Ae+b or Ae-b, where
A is the number defined by the number of decimals and b is the power (as a
multiple of three).
On all Harmonics
This option is available for the harmonic cursor. If the value is not shown on all
harmonics, the first or the selected instance of the harmonic cursor shows the
harmonic value.
Always show intersections

This button always you to show always the intersections with all the curves in
the display, even when the curves are not selected.

Snap to data values

When this field is set to "snap to data values on curve", the only possible cursor
positions are on physically measured samples. When it is set to "None", the
cursor can be positioned anywhere. If the cursor is positioned between two
physically measured samples, then the readout value will be a linear
interpolation between the two surrounding samples.
Harmonic count
Show a fixed number of lines for a harmonic cursor.
Section 1.2.3.27.3 Label

You can define a label for each cursor which then will be shown in the cursor
legend.
Append to value
Appends the label to the cursor value.
On all Harmonics
This option is available for the harmonic cursor. If the label is not shown on all
harmonics, the first or the selected instance of the harmonic cursor shows the
harmonic value.
Section 1.2.3.27.4 Curve Property Schema

The default curve property settings for the first 14 curves can be edited via the
'Overrule the default curve property schema' checkbox. It is always possible to
'Reset to default schema'. When more than 14 curves are displayed the schema
gets repeated. The edited schema is only applied on newly dropped curves.
Note: In the application menu bar, in Tools>Options…>Displays>2D

Function Displays, the option ‘Always use trace type ‘Block Outlines’ for
octave data’ overrules the 2D display trace type setting for octave data.
Section 1.2.3.27.5 Miscellaneous

The 'Orientation' of the independent axes can be changed in a Front/Back
display, a colormap and a HistogramMatrix display.
During an online measurement process, the 'Number of visible traces', i.e. the
number of spectra shown during an online measurement, can be adjusted. Also
the 'Scrolling' range can be defined.
These options are only available for Colormap displays.
Section 1.2.3.28 Options - Numerical Display

A numerical display panel can contain 1 or more gauge or numerical displays. It
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can only be used to display tacho or static channel values online in Signature
workbook.
When right-clicking on a display, the following functions are available:
Gauge / Numerical
Select the type of display.
Linear / dB
Select the format of the data. dB is calculated on the absolute values.
Color Scale
Define the limits for the gauge and allows to define 3 different colors
corresponding to 3 range of data.
Decimals...
Define the number of decimals to be displayed.
Options…
Automatic font size
Font size automatically resizes, i.e. the name will be auto fitted.
Display: name only
For large names, e.g. CAN channel names, only the part after the last ‘::’ will be
displayed.
When there are several displays in 1 numerical display panel, it is possible to
rearrange them by dragging and dropping them.
Section 1.2.3.29 Options - Curve

These options are only available for Waterfall displays.
Hidden lines
When this option is on, then front blocks will hide the lines of blocks that are
behind them.
Line Style...
Clicking on this button schedules a dialog in which you can choose a color,
pattern and width for the curves to be displayed in the window. The same style
will be applied to all curves.
Section 1.2.3.30 Options - View

These options are only available for Waterfall displays.
Scale
This is the percentage of the total height of the current window used for the X-Y

plane. This value can range from 0.01 (1%) to 0.99 (99%).
Angle
This is the angle at which the Z axis is set. Values from 0.01° up to 65° are
possible.
Section 1.2.3.31 Tool

Zoom
When selected, zooming can be done by left clicking and dragging a square on a
curve. It modifies the display menu obtained by right clicking in the display
area of the window. Unzooming can be done by double clicking in the display
area or by selecting “Undo” from the modified display menu.
General
When selected, the standard display menu is obtained by right clicking in the
display area of the window.
Section 1.2.4 The Data menus
These operations relate to the data traces that are on display.
Section 1.2.4.1 Remove

Clicking on this item removes the selected curve from the display.
Section 1.2.4.2 Move to Front/Back

Only available in a Front/Back display. Clicking on this item moves the selected
curve either to the back or the front of the display.
Section 1.2.4.3 Cut

Clicking on this item cuts the selected curve from the display. You can paste the
curve in any compatible display by clicking on Paste menu item in the Display
popup menu.
Section 1.2.4.4 Copy

Clicking on this item copies the selected curve from the display. You can paste
the curve in any compatible display by clicking on Paste menu item in the
Display popup menu.
Section 1.2.4.5 Copy values

This option is not available for Colormap or Waterfall displays. It allows you to
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copy the values of the selected curve for pasting purposes.
[All]
Copies all the values of the selected curve.
[Between X limits]
Copies only the values of the selected curve between the X limits of the display.
Section 1.2.4.6 Status Message

Clicking on this item schedules a message box indicating the status of the block.
This item becomes only sensitive when a message is available.
Section 1.2.4.7 Data Properties

This option is not available for Colormap or Waterfall displays. It opens the
“Properties” dialog presenting a table of the identification details for the
selected data. Columns can be hidden from view by right clicking on the header
field and then choosing Hide from the popup menu that appears.
Section 1.2.4.8 Curve Properties

This option schedules the Curve Properties dialog in which you can define the
properties of the curve used to draw the traces. It is not available for Colormap
Waterfall or Matrix displays.
Line
You can choose styles for the lines from the Trace style, Color, Pattern and
Width dropdown menus.
Fill
This allows you to select the color used for the selected curves from the Fill
Color dropdown menu.
Marker
This allows you to use markers, cross, cross (pre-10A) or dots, on the selected
curves You can then select the size of the markers from the MarkerSize
dropdown menu.
The marker style cross (pre-10A) differs from the cross markers in setting its
markers on the minimum and maximum values per pixel. With multiple data
values per pixel this gives a reduced min-max view in comparison with the
regular cross marker.
Annotation
An annotation can be added to the legend.

Section 1.2.4.9 Replay

This option allows you to replay audio data when the Replay Add-in is
included. More explanation in the Audio replay & filter dialog chapter.
Section 1.2.4.10 Select

This option is not available for Colormap or Waterfall displays. Selecting is
performed by left clicking on the data trace or by clicking on the curve
identification box inside the floating legend (see "The Curve Legend menus"
on page 54). The selection is indicated by a series of small square markers
appearing on the curve. Selection is important when you are using cursors. A
displayed cursor value is that of the selected function. As you move the cursor
over the selected function the cursors snaps to a data point and displays the
corresponding X and Y values.
You can add curves to the current selection by left clicking on a curve with the
Shift key depressed.
You can remove a single curve from the selection by left clicking on it with the
Shift key depressed. Simply left clicking on a curve selects that curve and
deselects all others.
Section 1.2.5 The Cursor menus
These operations relate to the cursors that are on display. All of the cursor
options found in the complete set of displays are described or referred to here.
However, all of the options do not apply to all of the displays.
Cursors are added to a display using the Display menu (see "The Display
menus" on page 39).
Right clicking on a cursor brings up a popup menu.
Section 1.2.5.1 Remove cursor

This removes the cursor from the display.
Section 1.2.5.2 Zoom

This relates to double cursors only and expands the display between the cursor
values. The X axis now has fixed limits, with the minimum and maximum
values defined by the cursor values. To return to the original settings use the
Limits menu (see "Limits" on page 20) to reset the X axis limits.
Note: The following sub-menu entries concern the X-axis in the Bode,
FrontBack and UpperLower windows and are only seen if one or more curves
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are linked.
Section 1.2.5.3 Move to…

The user will be asked for the value, where the cursor will be moved to.
Section 1.2.5.4 Move to next Sample

The cursor will move to the next sample.
Section 1.2.5.5 Move to previous Sample

The cursor will move to the previous sample.
Section 1.2.5.6 Move to next local maximum / minimum

This option is not available for Colormap, Octave or Waterfall displays. It
causes the cursor to jump to the next maximum (peak) or minimum (dip) in a
positive X direction found on any of the selected curves.
Section 1.2.5.7 Move to previous local maximum / minimum

causes the cursor to jump to the previous maximum (peak) or minimum (dip) in
a negative X direction found on any of the selected curves.
Section 1.2.5.8 Move to global maximum / minimum

causes the cursor to jump to the overall maximum or minimum value of all of
the selected curves.
Section 1.2.5.9 Snap to Data Values

If on, the cursor can only be placed at a sample of the data (and not in between).
It is not possible to snap a coupled cursor to data samples.
Section 1.2.5.10 Lock position

This option locks the cursor to its current position. It cannot be moved anymore
until the "lock position" option is disabled again via the same menu.
Section 1.2.5.11 Calculations

This option is available for double cursors and single X cursors. It specifies
which calculated values should be shown in the cursor legend, in addition to the
cursor position(s) and crossing values.

Section 1.2.5.11.1 General cursor calculations in all Functions

displays
In general, next calculations are possible (depending on the cursor type and
display type): axis range, RMS, min, max, average, and range.
Section 1.2.5.11.2 Modal Cursor calculations in Front/Back and

Bode display
Next to these general calculations, in a Front/Back and a Bode display also the
calculation of the damping factor - damping ratio – loss factor is available for a
single cursor.
The damping factor, damping ratio, and loss factor can be easily calculated from
the two 3dB frequency values: the left and right crossvalues of the line, 3dB
lower than the local peak value:
where:
Q :damping factor
:damping ratio
:loss factor
Section 1.2.5.12 Processing…

When clicking this, an overview of some derived processing on the current
cursor is shown – e.g. an order section on order cursor of a waterfall.
Section 1.2.5.13 Properties…

This schedules a dialog in which you can adapt a number of characteristics of
the selected cursor.
These are the same options as previously documented for the Cursor tab in the
Options dialog (see "Options" on page 45) accessed through the Function
Display menu.
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Section 1.2.6 The Curve Legend menus
Section 1.2.6.1 Show
This allows you to show the legend of 5, 10, 15 or all the curves that are
selected. You can also choose an other number of curves to be shown by
clicking custom.
You can then scroll through the different curves by clicking the up or down
arrows next to the curve legend .
Section 1.2.6.2 Copy Legend Values

This allows you to copy the complete content of the legend and to paste it in a
MS Word document, MS Excel, … .
Section 1.2.6.3 Size to fit

This automatically sets the optimal size of the legend box in the display.
Section 1.2.6.4 Options...

This opens the “Curve Legend Options” dialog containing five tabs.
Custom Content
This tab lets you choose custom content for your legend from a list of all the
possible information available for the legend box. The available attributes
depend on which Origin and Type you have selected. In the list of attributes you
can navigate to the desired attribute by using the keyboard and typing the first
letter.

As the number of all available attributes is quite extended, we provide the

possibility to define a “Favorite list” of the attributes which you plan to use on a
regular base.
When an attribute is highlighted you can press the “Add to Favorites” button.
This will make sure you create a “Favorite List” which can be visualized by
enabling the “Show Favorites” checkbox. Multiple attributes from different
origin and type can be added to this “Favorite List” when this “Show Favorites”
option is disabled. On the other hand you can only remove items by pressing the
“Remove from Favorites” when the “Show Favorites” is enabled.
In the right panel you define the attributes that can be visualized in either the
legend or title legend. This list can receive input from the general list or the
Favorites. So, when switching the view of the Favorite List on or off, the
selected attributes will remain the same.
There is also the possibility to choose where the attributes common to all curves
are shown. Either the can be shown in the title legend or the legend or even
both. Note that you first need to enable to title legend first in the popup menu if
you would like the attributes to be visible.
Standard Content
This tab lets you choose, from a list of suggested standard content items, what
you wish to display as standard information in your legend box.
Calculated Content
This tab lets you choose from a list of single values which can be reported in the
legend. A single value is a calculated value from the data block. Those values
will be calculated after the visualization processing (i.e. window corrections,
weighting…)
The following single values are available. Some more explanation can be found
in the manual which is referred to.
Sound Metric: (all in the LMS Test.Lab Sound Diagnosis manual > The LMS
Test.Lab Sound Diagnosis workbook > The Sound Diagnosis worksheet > The
Metrics Panel > Metrics table)
 Sound Pressure Level
 Loudness ISO523B Free Field
 Loudness ISO523B Diffuse Field
 Articulation Index
 Open Articulation Index
 Sharpness Free Field
 Sharpness Diffuse Field
 Loudness Stevens 6 (ISO532A)
 Loudness Stevens 7
 Tone-to-noise Ratio
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 Prominence Ratio
 Tonality
 ANSI Speech Interference Level
 Preferred Speech Interference Level
 Noise Rating (NR)
 Noise Criterion (NC)
 Balanced Noise Criterion (NCB)
Note: The acoustical metrics will not be supported for time data, they will only
be useful for frequency spectra or 3rd octave spectra. To be able to perform
some sound Metrics calculations the 'sound diagnose license' is also required. If
not available, all previously added values will still be displayed in the legend.
Statistical Value: (all in the LMS Test.Lab Signature Acquisition manual >
Functions > Frame statistics)
 Variance
 Range
 RMS
 Average
 Maximum
 5% percentile
 10% percentile
 50% percentile
 90% percentile
 95% percentile
 Last Value
Note: All the calculations for statistical single values on complex-valued

spectra are performed on the amplitudes. Percentiles are not supported on
throughput data. Statistical value calculation on throughput data is dependent
on the application setting: Tools>Options>Data>Time Data Options>Max.
number of samples used for calculations. The calculation is not supported
above this limit.
The format in which the single values are reported can be adapted.
 Prefix: the name that appears in the Legend (i.e. to enter "AI" for
Articulation Index) Decimal: the number of decimals can be specified
(0-12)
 dB: selecting this option will represent the data in dB in stead of linear
format. If you want to add the log reference of this dB value, you can do so
by adding this for the involved unit(s) in the unit editor.

 Unit Label: you can optionally append the data with the unit label.
Layout
This tab lets you change the appearance of your legend box, including the box
itself (border and background colors, size and visibility) and the fonts used to
display its contents (font color, size, effects...).
For the Multi-trace and the Upper/Lower display, the legend can be ‘Split per Y
axis’.
Title Content
This tab enables you to give the display a title. This will be shown in the title
legend. There is also the possibility to choose where the attributes common to
all curves are shown.
Title Layout
This tab lets you change the appearance of your title legend box, including the
box itself (border and background colors, size and visibility) and the fonts used
to display its contents (font color, size, effects...).
Section 1.2.7 The Single (cursor) menus
Section 1.2.7.1 Single X

This schedules a single vertical line, with an arrowhead handle, that can be
dragged with the mouse. The X value corresponding to the cursor position is
annotated just above the lower x-axis. If any of the functions are selected, then
the corresponding values on those traces are also annotated.
Octave
In an Octave Display, the cursor is placed on the center frequency of the octave
band.
UpperLower
In an UpperLower Display, the cursor line covers both windows.
Waterfall
In a Waterfall Display, this item schedules a YZ plane that can be dragged
along the X-axis.
Section 1.2.7.2 Single Y

This schedules an Y cursor on the display i.e. a single horizontal line, with an
arrowhead handle, that can be dragged with the mouse).
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Colormap
In a Colormap display, this item schedules a single horizontal line in the color
scale area to the right of the data display area. It can be moved with the mouse
and the Y value corresponding to the cursor position is annotated.
FrontBack
In a FrontBack display, the entry that you obtain from the Y menu item depends
on where you are bringing up the Display popup menu. The left half of the
window relates to the left (front) axis, and the right half of the window relates to
the right (back) axis.
These entries schedule a single horizontal line that can be moved with the
mouse. The Y value on the corresponding axis is annotated next to the axis. If
any of the functions on that axis are selected, then up to 20 X values
corresponding to this Y value will be annotated.
UpperLower
In an UpperLower display, The entry that you obtain from the Y menu item
depends on where you are bringing up the Display popup menu. The upper
window relates to the top display, and the lower window relates to the bottom
display. These entries schedule a single horizontal line that can be moved with
the mouse. The Y value on the corresponding axis is annotated next to the axis.
If any of the functions on that axis are selected, then up to 20 X values
Waterfall
In a Waterfall display, this item schedules an XZ plane that can be dragged
along the Y axis with the mouse. The Y value corresponding to the cursor
position is annotated.
Section 1.2.7.3 Single Z

These are only available on Colormap and Waterfall displays.
Colormap
In a Colormap display, this item schedules a single horizontal line in the display
area. It can be moved with the mouse or the arrow keys and the according Z
value to the cursor position is annotated.
Waterfall
The Z-cursor will schedule a XY-plane that can be moved along the Z-axis. The
block at the cursor position will be highlighted. Even when the trace density is
modified (reduced) the block at the Z-position will be shown and highlighted. A
cross-hair cursor indicates the peak value of the spectrum.
Section 1.2.7.4 Order

These are available in Colormap and Waterfall windows.

Colormap
In a Colormap display, an order cursor is a radial line rotating about the point X
= 0, Z = 0. It can be used for examining “orders” when the Z axis values are
rpm.
The line can be moved with the cursor or you can use the ‘Move to …’ cursor
menu option.
The ‘order’ value displayed is the ratio of the X (frequency value) and the Z
(frequency value) :
X (frequency value) = Order * Z (frequency value)
Or when the Z axis values are rpm:
X (frequency value) = Order * Z (rpm) / 60
Order cursor in a Colormap display
You can give the order cursor an ‘offset’ on the X-axis. In this case the radial
line is rotating about the point X = offset, Z = 0.
The offset can be moved with the cursor at the location of the offset point.
The displayed values are the ‘offset’ and the ‘order’ value:
X (frequency value) = Offset + Order * Z (frequency value)
Also the Mirrored order is shown:
X (frequency value) = Offset - Order * Z (frequency value)
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Order cursor with offset in a Colormap display
Waterfall
In a Waterfall Display, an order cursor is a radial plane rotating about the point
X = 0, Z = 0. Dragging can move it and the value X/Z of its current position is
displayed.
Order cursor in a Waterfall display
The exact value will of course depend on the values that are being displayed
along the Z axis. This cursor can be used for examining orders when the Z axis
values are rpm. The value displayed is the ratio of the X (frequency value) and
the Z rpm *60 (frequency value).
Section 1.2.7.5 Frequency

This type of cursor will schedule a YZ-plane that can be dragged along the
X-axis when the axis is a frequency axis. Even when switching to another
available X-axis (for example order), the frequency cursor will annotated the
according frequency. As a consequence, the shape of the cursor will change
also.
A regular single X cursor will always schedule a YZ-plane.

Section 1.2.7.6 Power

This type of cursor represents the result of the product of the X and the Z axis
values. The power cursor is only available (not grayed out) when the resulting
product of the X axis and the Z axis quantity cases equals the ‘Power’ quantity
case, e.g. MomentOfForce (Nm) x RotationalSpeed (rpm) equals Power (W).
Section 1.2.7.7 Single cross

This schedules a vertical and horizontal line in the window. The crossed pair
can be moved with the mouse. The X and Z coordinates corresponding to the
position of the crossing point in the display area are annotated as (X, Z).
FrontBack
In the FrontBack display, what you obtain from this menu depends on where
you are bringing up the Display popup menu. The left half of the window
relates to the left (front) axis, and the right half of the window relates to the
right (back) axis. These entries schedule a vertical and horizontal line in the
window. The crossed pair can be moved with the mouse by dragging the
crossing point. The X and Y coordinates corresponding to the position of the
crossing point in the display area are annotated as (X, Y). The Y value relates to
the selected axis.
UpperLower
In the UpperLower Display, what you obtain from this menu depends on where
right (back) axis. These entries schedule a vertical and horizontal line in the
window. The crossed pair can be moved with the mouse by dragging the
crossing point. The X and Y coordinates corresponding to the position of the
crossing point in the display area are annotated as (X, Y). The Y value relates to
the selected axis.
Section 1.2.8 The Double (cursor) menus
Section 1.2.8.1 Double X

This schedules a pair of vertical lines that can be moved with the mouse. The X
values corresponding to the cursor positions are annotated. Drag the left line to
move the cursor pair. Drag the right line to change the distance between the
lines.
Octave
For an Octave Display, it is the same as two single cursors, except for the
coherence between them.
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Waterfall
For a Waterfall Display, this schedules a pair of YZ planes that can be dragged
along the X-axis with the mouse. Dragging the left plane moves the cursor pair.
Dragging the right plane changes the distance between the cursor planes.
Section 1.2.8.2 Double Y

This places a double Y-cursor on the display.
Colormap
For a Colormap Display, this schedules a pair of horizontal lines in the color
scale area to the right of the data display. They can be moved with the mouse
and the Y values corresponding to the cursor positions are annotated.
Waterfall
For a Waterfall Display, this schedules a pair of XZ planes that can be dragged
along the Y axis with the mouse. The Y values corresponding to the cursor
positions are annotated. Drag the bottom plane to move the cursor pair. Drag the
top plane to change the distance between the cursor planes.
FrontBack
In the FrontBack Display, the exact entry that you obtain from this menu
depends on where you are bringing up the Display popup menu. The left half of
the window relates to the left (front) axis, and the right half of the window
relates to the right (back) axis. These entries schedule a pair of horizontal lines
that can be moved with the mouse. Drag the bottom line to move the cursor
pair. Drag the upper line to change the distance between the lines.
The Y values on the corresponding axis are annotated. If any of the functions
associated with the same axis are selected, then up to 20 X values
UpperLower
In the UpperLower Display, the exact entry that you obtain from this menu
depends on where you are bringing up the Display popup menu. The upper
window relates to the top display, and the lower window relates to the bottom
display. These entries schedule a series of horizontal lines, each of which is
separated by a constant distance. The separating distance corresponds to the
distance between the zero value and first line, which is annotated. Dragging a
cursor line across the zero line moves all the harmonic lines to the opposite side.
The distance between all the lines can be adjusted by dragging any one of the
lines up or down.
Section 1.2.8.3 Double Z

These are only available in colormap and waterfall windows.
Colormap
For a Colormap Display, this schedules a pair of horizontal lines in the data

display area that can be moved with the mouse along the Z axis. The Z values
corresponding to the cursor positions are annotated. Drag the bottom line to
move the cursor pair. Drag the upper line to change the distance between the
lines.
Waterfall
For a Waterfall Display, this schedules a pair of XY planes that can be dragged
along the Z axis with the mouse. The Z values corresponding to the cursor
positions are annotated. Drag the front plane to move the cursor pair. Drag the
back plane to change the distance between the cursor planes.
Section 1.2.8.4 Double Order

Colormap
In a Colormap Display, a double order cursor is a pair of radial lines rotating
about the point X = 0, Z = 0. The pair can be moved together by dragging the
left hand line (black in the figure). The angle between them can be adjusted by
dragging the right hand line (red in the figure). In each case, the value X/Z
corresponding to the positions of the two lines is annotated.
Double Order cursor in a Colormap Display
This exact values will of course depend on the values that are being displayed
Waterfall
For a Waterfall Display, a double order cursor is a pair of radial planes rotating
about the point X = 0, Z = 0. The pair can be moved together by dragging the
left plane. The angle between them can be adjusted by dragging the right plane.
In each case, the values X/Z corresponding to the positions of the two planes is
annotated.
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Section 1.2.8.5 Double Cross

This schedules two crossed vertical and horizontal cursor lines. The X and Z
values corresponding to the two crossing points are annotated. Drag the
lower/left cross in order to move the pair. The distance between them can be
adjusted by dragging the upper/right cross.
FrontBack
For a FrontBack Display, what you obtain from this menu depends on where
right (back) axis. These entries schedule two crossed vertical and horizontal
cursor lines. The X and Y values corresponding to the two crossing points are
annotated. The pair can be moved by dragging the lower/left cross and the
distance between them can be adjusted by dragging the upper/right cross.
UpperLower
For an UpperLower Display, what you obtain from this menu depends on where
you are bringing up the Display popup menu. The upper window relates to the
top display, and the lower window relates to the bottom display. These schedule
a series of crossed vertical and horizontal cursor lines at fixed intervals. The X
and Y intervals can be adjusted independently. The separating distance
corresponds to the distance between the zero-value and the first line. Dragging
the first horizontal line across the zero line moves all the horizontal lines to the
opposite side. The distance between all the lines can be adjusted by dragging
any one of the crossing points in any direction.
Section 1.2.9 The Harmonic (cursor) menus
Section 1.2.9.1 Harmonic X

This schedules a series of vertical lines, at equal intervals. The distance between
each line is that of the basic frequency range, i.e. the distance between the first
line and the starting frequency.
X Harmonic cursor
Moving any one of the lines will cause the others to adjust and so maintain a

constant distance between them all. The basic frequency range is annotated on
the X axis. When the limits are free or optimized.
Section 1.2.9.2 Harmonic Y

This related to a Waterfall Display and schedules a series of YZ planes, at equal
intervals. The distance between each plane is the basic frequency range, i.e. the
distance between the first line and zero.
Moving any one of the planes will cause the others to adjust and so maintain a
constant distance between them all. The basic frequency (if it lies within the
displayed limits) is annotated on the X axis.
FrontBack
right (back) axis. These entries schedule a series of horizontal lines, each of
which is separated by a constant distance. The separating distance corresponds
to the distance between the zero value and first line, which is annotated.
Dragging a cursor line across the zero line moves all the harmonic lines to the
any one of the lines up or down.
UpperLower
For an UpperLower Display, what you obtain from this menu depends on where
you are bringing up the Display popup menu. The upper window relates to the
top display, and the lower window relates to the bottom display. These entries
schedule a series of horizontal lines, each of which is separated by a constant
distance. The separating distance corresponds to the distance between the zero
value and first line, which is annotated. Dragging a cursor line across the zero
line moves all the harmonic lines to the opposite side. The distance between all
the lines can be adjusted by dragging any one of the lines up or down.
Section 1.2.9.3 Harmonic Z

This item schedules a series of XY planes, each of which is separated by a
constant distance. The distance between all the planes can be adjusted by
dragging any one of them up or down. The Z value of the lowest plane is
annotated on the left (Z) axis.
Section 1.2.9.4 Harmonic Order

Colormap
In a Colormap Display, a harmonic order cursor is a set of radial lines rotating
about the point X = 0, Z = 0. The whole set can be moved together by dragging
any of the lines. The ratio X1/Z1 of the first line is annotated. Each of the
following lines is a multiple of this first ratio.
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Harmonic Order cursor in Colormap Display
This exact values will of course depend on the values that are being displayed
Waterfall
For a Waterfall Display, a harmonic order cursor is a set of radial planes
rotating about the point X = 0, Z = 0. The whole set can be moved together by
dragging any of the planes. The ratio X/Z of the first plane is annotated. Each of
the following planes is a multiple of this first ratio.
This cursor can be used for examining orders when the Z axis is displaying rpm
values.
Section 1.2.9.5 Harmonic Cross

This item schedules a series of crossed vertical and horizontal cursor lines at
fixed intervals. The X and Z intervals can be adjusted independently by
dragging any of the cross points in the required direction. The separating
distance corresponds to the distance between the lowest value and zero and
these values are annotated.
FrontBack
right (back) axis. These entries schedule a series of horizontal lines, each of
which is separated by a constant distance. The separating distance corresponds
to the distance between the zero value and first line, which is annotated.
Dragging a cursor line across the zero line moves all the harmonic lines to the
any one of the lines up or down.
UpperLower
What you obtain from this menu depends on where you are bringing up the

Display popup menu. The upper window relates to the top display, and the
lower window relates to the bottom display. These schedule a series of crossed
vertical and horizontal cursor lines at fixed intervals. The X and Y intervals can
be adjusted independently. The separating distance corresponds to the distance
between the zero value and first line. Dragging the first horizontal line across
the zero-line moves all the horizontal lines to the opposite side. The distance
between all the lines can be adjusted by dragging any one of the crossing points
in any direction.
Section 1.2.10 The Automatic (cursor) menus
Section 1.2.10.1 Add Automatic Cursor

This allows you to add an automatic peak cursor or an automatic valley cursor.
They cannot be moved. They indicate the peak or valley of the selected curve
within the range of the display. Throughput data is not supported.
The ‘Automatic Peak/Valley parameters’ can be accessed by clicking on the

popup menu of the cursor.
Section 1.2.10.1.1 Source data

This parameter indicates which curve will be used for the peak or valley
calculations. The possible values are: First curve, All curves or Selected curve.
Section 1.2.10.1.2 Maximum number of extrema

This parameter indicates the maximum number of valleys/peaks that is shown.
Extra valleys/peaks are not indicated.
Section 1.2.10.1.3 Amplitude threshold

This parameter determines the band in which the obtained peaks and valleys can
be considered as real peaks or real valleys. The threshold is expressed in dB
below the highest value in the curve for peaks and in dB above the lowest value
in the curve for valleys.
For example: Take an averaged time block with a peak value of 1 g. Choose the
threshold at 6 dB. In this case, the local maxima which have a value less than
1g/(10^(6/20)) = 0.501g will be ignored, its amplitude being too low to be
considered as a real resonance peak.
Section 1.2.10.1.4 Gate

This parameter determines how much amplitude variation there should be after
a change in direction of the signal in order for the change to be considered as a
peak or valley. The gate is expressed in % of the dB range.
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Note: They can only be used on 2D displays, not on a waterfall or colormap.
Section 1.2.11 The Processing (cursor) menus
Section 1.2.11.1 Add Processing Cursor

All different kinds of processing cursors are available on waterfalls and
colormaps. You can insert a Z-, Order-, Frequency and Cross-cursor in a
display. The corresponding processed block can be dragged and dropped into
another display. While moving the processing cursor the view is instantaneously
updated.
An X-processing cursor is also available in a Front/Back display. The start

There is also the ability to adjust the processing parameters. For example, the
width unit of an order section can be determined by order, percentage,
frequency or number of lines.
The processing cursors can also be used in semi-embedded active pictures.
Section 1.2.11.2 Processing X

Front/Back
A Processing X-cursor is only available in a Front/Back display. The start
Section 1.2.11.3 Processing Z

Colormap
In a Colormap display, this item schedules a single horizontal line in the display
area. A Cursor Processing dialog will allow you to drag and drop the according
Frequency Spectrum into one or several displays. Moving the cursor with the
mouse or the arrow keys will ensure that the according view is updated
instantaneously. The Cursor Processing dialog can always be accessed by

clicking on [processing…] in the popup menu of the cursor.
Waterfall
In a Waterfall display, this item schedules a XY-plane in the display area. A
Cursor Processing dialog will allow you to drag and drop the according
Frequency Spectrum into one or several displays. Moving the cursor with the
mouse or the arrow keys will ensure that the according view is updated
instantaneously. The Cursor Processing dialog can always be accessed by
clicking on [processing…] in the popup menu of the cursor.
Section 1.2.11.4 Processing Order

Colormap
In a Colormap display, a Processing Order cursor is a radial line rotating about
the point X = 0, Z = 0 when the X-axis is a frequency axis. (If the X-axis is set
to order the cursor will schedule a vertical line) .
The ‘order’ value displayed is the ratio of the X (frequency value) and the Z
(frequency value) :
X (frequency value) = Order * Z (frequency value)
Or for Z-axis values in rpm:
X (frequency value) = Order * Z (rpm) / 60
The Cursor Processing dialog will allow you to drag and drop the according
Order into one or several displays. Moving the cursor with the mouse or the
arrow keys will ensure that the according view is updated instantaneously.
The Cursor Processing dialog can always be accessed by clicking on

[processing…] in the popup menu of the cursor. Even the parameters which
determine the width of the order can be modified by right clicking on the block
in the Cursor Processing dialog. The width unit can be specified in order, %,
frequency and number of lines.
You can give the order cursor an offset on the X-axis. The radial line is then
rotating about the point X = offset, Z = 0. In this case the Cursor Processing
dialog will allow you to drag and drop the according ‘off-zero order section’
into one or several displays. You can also drag and drop the ‘mirrored off-zero
order section’.
Waterfall
In a Waterfall Display, a Processing Order cursor is a radial plane rotating about
the point X = 0, Z = 0 when the X-axis is a frequency axis. (If the X-axis is set
to order the cursor will schedule a YZ-plane) The value displayed is the ratio of
the X (frequency value) and the Z rpm *60 (frequency value). The Cursor
Processing dialog will allow you to drag and drop the according Order into one
or several displays. Moving the cursor with the mouse or the arrow keys will
ensure that the according view is updated instantaneously.
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determine the width of the order can be modified by right clicking on the block
in the Cursor Processing dialog. The width unit can be specified in order, %,
frequency and number of lines.
Section 1.2.11.5 Processing Frequency

Colormap
In a Colormap display, a Processing Frequency cursor will schedule a line that
indicates the center of a Frequency or Octave section. The value displayed is the
center frequency value of the section. The Cursor Processing dialog will allow
you to drag and drop the according Frequency or Octave Section into one or
several displays. Moving the cursor with the mouse or the arrow keys will

determine the width of the section can be modified by right clicking on the
block in the Cursor Processing dialog. The width unit of a Frequency section
can be specified in frequency, % and number of lines. For an Octave section
you can specify the band type.
Waterfall
In a Waterfall display, a Processing Frequency cursor will schedule a plane that
indicates the center of a Frequency or Octave section. The value displayed is the
center frequency value of the section. The Cursor Processing dialog will allow
you to drag and drop the according Frequency or Octave Section into one or
several displays. Moving the cursor with the mouse or the arrow keys will

block in the Cursor Processing dialog. The width unit of a Frequency section
can be specified in frequency, % and number of lines. For an Octave section
you can specify the band type.
Section 1.2.11.6 Processing Cross

Colormap
In a Colormap display, a Processing Cross cursor will schedule a cross-cursor
indicating the values of the X and Z-axis. The Cursor Processing dialog will
allow you to drag and drop the according Frequency Section, Frequency
Spectrum, Octave Section and Order Section into one or several displays.
Changing the position of the vertical line of the cross-cursor will update the
Frequency and Octave. The position of the horizontal line of the cross-cursor
will determine which Frequency Spectrum can be shown. And the value of the
Order Section is the ratio of the X and Z values of the cross-cursor.


block in the Cursor Processing dialog. The width unit of a Frequency Section
can be specified in frequency, % and number of lines. In an Order Section you
can define the width unit in order, %, frequency and number of lines. For an
Octave section you can specify the bandtype.
Section 1.2.12 The Coupled (cursor) menus
The coupled cursor menu lists all visible units in a display on which coupled
cursors can be created. On all compatible quantity axes, for all displays within a
picture, a coupled cursor will be created. In case of a time coupled cursor there
are three possibilities of adding a coupled cursor, depending on the visible unit
in the display, i.e. on y-m-d h:m:s (Absolute), on s (Throughput) and on s. If a
conversion is possible between the time axes and even to the rpm axis, an entity
of the coupled cursor will also be added on these axes with the conversion
applied. Visually a converted cursor is indicated by a circle cursor handle. A
filled circle means the conversion is possible in both directions and the cursor is
movable. An empty circle means the conversion is possible in one direction and
the cursor in not movable. Below table summarizes the expected behavior. The
Default coupled cursor color is 'grey'. Coupled cursor layout settings are shared,
e.g. setting a certain color for a specific coupled cursor; all related coupled
cursors get the same color.
Adding a cursor y-m-d s (Throughput) s rpm

on:
h:m:s(Absolute)
Places a cursor on:
y-m-d
h:m:s(Absolute)
s(Throughput)
rpm
An example to illustrate:
Adding cursor on y-m-d h:m:s (Absolute) gives a movable cursor on s

(Throughput) and s and an un-movable cursor on rpm.
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Section 1.3 Mouse and keyboard tips in function displays
Shortcut Action
Key For which
display
Mouse
Drag horizontally zoom in x-direction all function

displays
Drag vertically zoom in Y-direction all function

displays
Drag diagonally zoom in XY-direction all function

displays
Shift-drag horizontally pan in x-direction all function

displays
Shift-drag vertically pan in Y-direction all function

displays
Shift-drag on overview pan over x-axis upper/lowe

r -
overview
Shift-click on overview pan over x-axis - shifts 1 upper/lowe

range forward or backward r -
overview
Shift-scrollwheel on axis scroll over axis all function

displays
Ctrl-scrollwheel on axis zoom in/out on axis all function

displays
Ctrl-drag on axis move axis position all function

displays
Ctrl-drag on splitter move splitter Bode +

between upper and lower Upper/Low
of a BODE er with 2
views
Ctrl-double click on Y-axis expand axis upper/lowe

r (with
more than
2 views)

Right-click on axis/curve/cursor/legend/de all function

axis/curve/cursor/legend/e fault popup menu displays
mpty space
Scrollwheel Panning up/down Table
Shift-scrollwheel Panning left/right Table
Ctrl-scrollwheel Zooming (font sizing) Table
Ctrl-right click (anywhere) default popup menu of the all function

display displays
Double click on axis "set fixed limits" menu all function

comes up displays
Double click on curve "adjust curve properties" all function

menu comes up displays
Double click on cursor "move to position" menu all function

comes up displays
Keyboar
d
Backspace UNDO last axis setting (up all

to 20) functions
display
Cursor keys (no curves move selected cursor all

selected) (normal interval) functions
display
Shift-cursor keys (no move selected cursor (small all

curves selected) interval) functions
display
Cursor keys (with one or move selected cursor to all

more curves selected) next/previous sample functions
display
Ctrl-cursor keys (with one move selected cursor to X axes

or more curves selected) next/previous local only
maximum
Shift-O keys (with the Switch between Upper/Low

display selected) Overlaid/Stacked mode er +
Multi-trace
display
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Section 1.4 Geometry display windows
Geometry windows are used to display the geometric representation of a

structure and the modes that operate on that structure. The display window can
be used to manipulate the undeformed and the deformed model of the structure.
Section 1.4.1 [Procedure] To use the displays
Step 1
Open a Geometry display by clicking on one of the three icons that refers to the
Geometry display that you wish to open or by using a Geometry display from
the Select a layout dropdown menu.
Step 2
Load the undeformed model into the display, by dropping a geometry into it
from the browser window.
Note: components can be dropped in the geometry display.
Step 3
Load your modes into the chosen display by either, dragging the modes from
the browse tree and dropping them into the window, or by doing a copy/paste
operation.
Step 4
The animation is achieved using a number of frames in which the deformation
steps through a cycle of values defined by a cosine function. The geometry
model and the modes can be manipulated through a set of three icons and a
popup menu in the display.

Geometry
The following types of Geometry (or 3D) displays are available:
Single Geometry display for the visualization of the nodes, lines and surfaces of
a geometry model, and the animation of one or two mode shapes.
The Geometry (3D Display) icon represents it.
To use a single mode shape, just drag and drop it from the detail panel on the
left-hand side to the geometry on the right-hand side. The animation will then
automatically start and the mode shape will be visible. Click the right mouse
button to change the settings of the animation and to start or stop it. In the lower
left or the lower right corner of the display window, you can see what mode
shape is active.
It is also possible to use a second mode shape on the same time on top of the
already existing first mode shape. To do this, just drag the second mode shape
on the geometry on which the first mode shape is active. However it is
important that you drop the second mode shape on the outer-right side of the
geometry display. When you move the mode shape over the display while
holding the mouse button pressed, the text ‘main’ or ‘overlaid’ will appear on
under the mouse arrow. When the text ‘overlaid’ appears, you are in the right
area of your display. Here you can drop the second mode shape.
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You will notice that the ‘main’ area is much larger than the ‘overlaid’ area. This
is because most user only wish to see one mode shape at a time and drop the
mode shape in the middle of the display. If the first mode shape is already active
on the ‘overlaid’ area (on the right side), just drag and drop the second mode
shape on the ‘main’ area (on the left side) to see the two mode shapes at the
same time.
If you wish to see only one mode shape when two different mode shapes are
active, you can drop the mode on each side of the display. On the lower left and
the lower right corner you can see what mode shape is active on what side.
To see another mode shape, just drag and drop the new mode shape and drop it
on the area (overlaid or main), the mode that was already active, will then be
overwritten by the new one.
UL Geometry
The UL Geometry or Upper Lower 3D Display has two Geometry displays, one
above the other, and both displays have their own action buttons. Therefore, the
phase control of the animations in both sides of the display can be different, and
this window can be used for comparing different mode shapes.
The Upper Lower Geometry (3D Display) icon represents it.
In order to visualize a mode shape, select the ModeSet of the current geometry

in the navigator panel and drag and drop the mode shape you want to see in the
upper or lower half of the display window. You can visualize a maximum of 2
mode shapes simultaneously, one in the upper half of the display window and
one in the lower half.
To change the mode shape, just drag and drop the new mode shape onto the
existing mode shape to replace it.
Options for the mode shapes are available by clicking the right mouse button.
LR Geometry
The LR Geometry or Left Right 3D Display window has two geometry displays
alongside each other, and both displays have their own action buttons.
Therefore, the phase control of the animations in both sides of the display can
be different, and this window can be used for comparing different mode shapes.
The Left Right Geometry (3D Display) icon represents it.
In order to visualize a mode shape, select the ModeSet of the current geometry
in the navigator panel and drag and drop the mode shape you want to see in the
left or right half of the display window. You can visualize a maximum of 2
mode shapes simultaneously, one in the left half of the display window and one
in the right half.
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To change the mode shape, just drag and drop the new mode shape onto the
existing mode shape to replace it.
Options for the mode shapes are available by clicking the right mouse button.
Quad Geometry
This is a geometry display that shows four views at once. One of them has
exactly the same features as the single geometry display. The three other views
have a fixed orientation and translation, meaning the point of view cannot be
changed and the model cannot be moved.
To switch the projection of the views from European to American, select “Quad
Projection American” in the Tools Options Displays dialog.
The Quad Geometry (3 Display) icon represents it.
To use a single mode shape, just drag and drop it from the detail panel on the
left-hand side to the geometry on the right-hand side. The animation will then
automatically start and the mode shape will be visible. Click the right mouse
button to change the settings of the animation and to start or stop it. In the lower
left or the lower right corner of the display window, you can see what mode
shape is active.

It is also possible to use a second mode shape on the same time on top of the
already existing first mode shape. To do this, just drag the second mode shape
on the geometry on which the first mode shape is active. However it is
important that you drop the second mode shape on the outer-right side of the
geometry display. When you move the mode shape over the display while
holding the mouse button pressed, the text ‘main’ or ‘overlaid’ will appear on
under the mouse arrow. When the text ‘overlaid’ appears, you are in the right
area of your display. Here you can drop the second mode shape.
You will notice that the ‘main’ area is much larger than the ‘overlaid’ area. This
is because most user only wish to see one mode shape at a time and drop the
mode shape in the middle of the display. If the first mode shape is already active
on the ‘overlaid’ area (on the right side), just drag and drop the second mode
shape on the ‘main’ area (on the left side) to see the two mode shapes at the
same time.
If you wish to see only one mode shape when two different mode shapes are
active, you can drop the mode on each side of the display. On the lower left and
the lower right corner you can see what mode shape is active on what side.
To see another mode shape, just drag and drop the new mode shape and drop it
on the area (overlaid or main), the mode that was already active, will then be
overwritten by the new one.
Acoustic Geometry
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This is a geometry display which is used to show acoustic data: sound intensity,
sound pressure, and sound power data:
 Sound intensity data: interpolated color display in dB format and arrows
 Sound pressure and sound power data: interpolated color display in dB
format.
The color scale in dB is shown at the right side of the display.
Rotating Pointers Geometry
This geometry display is used to animate torsional vibrations. Rotating pointers

represent the rotational motion in torsional nodes in which discs have been
added.
Section 1.4.2 The Geometry display functions
The geometry model and the modes can be manipulated using the manipulation
icons, your mouse and a popup menu in the display.

Section 1.4.2.1 The Geometry model manipulation icons
Section 1.4.2.1.1 Move
This icon allows you to interactively move the model in the X and Y
dimensions of the screen. Press on the icon and drag the mouse to move the
model to the required position.
You can restore the model to its original position by selecting Views Default
view from the popup display menu available when you right click anywhere in
the display.
Section 1.4.2.1.2 Zoom in / zoom out
This icon allows you to interactively increase or decrease the size of the model
in the window. Press on the icon and drag the mouse to zoom in or zoom out as
required.
You can restore the model to its original size by selecting Views Default
view from the popup display menu. You can also size the model to fit neatly in
the window by selecting Fit model from the popup display menu.
Note: You can also zoom in and zoom out by turning the mouse wheel.
Section 1.4.2.1.3 Rotate model

You can interactively rotate the model on display. The way to do this is by
pressing down the left mouse button in the geometry display, and moving the
mouse. You can then rotate the model to the preferred view whilst keeping the
mouse button depressed. To restore the model to its original rotation, select
Views Default View from the popup display menu available when you right
click anywhere in the display.
Note: You can also use the mouse wheel to rotate the model. To rotate the
model about the horizontal axis of the screen, hold down Shift while turning
the mouse wheel. To rotate the model about the vertical axis of the screen,
hold down Ctrl while turning the mouse wheel. To rotate the model in the
plane of the screen, hold down Shift and Ctrl while turning the mouse
wheel.
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Section 1.4.2.2 The Geometry display menu
Section 1.4.2.2.1 Deformed Model

This is the model on which deformations can be performed.
1.4.2.2.1.1 Nodes
Marker
This toggles the display of markers on the nodes of the model.
Names
This toggles the display of names on the nodes of the model.
Euler Angles
This toggles the display of axis triads depicting the orientation of the Euler
angles of the node of the model.
1.4.2.2.1.2 Lines
This toggles the display of line elements.
1.4.2.2.1.3 Surfaces
This toggles the display of surface elements.
1.4.2.2.1.4 Solids
This toggles the display of solid elements.
1.4.2.2.1.5 Edges
This toggles the display of the edges of the model. This amounts to a wire frame
representation, e.g. a triangle has three edges while a line has one.
1.4.2.2.1.6 Faces
This toggles the display of the faces of the model, e.g. a cube has six faces
while a triangle has one.
1.4.2.2.1.7 Show All
This switches on the visibility of all the items.
1.4.2.2.1.8 Show None
This switches off the visibility of all the items.
Section 1.4.2.2.2 Selection

Selectable elements of the deformed model will be highlighted when the mouse
passes over them. Clicking on these selectable elements will select them. You
can also select more than one element at the same time by left clicking on them
while pressing the Shift key or dragging the mouse over the model with the
middle mouse button depressed.
1.4.2.2.2.1 Select All
Selects all the displayed elements.

1.4.2.2.2.2 Clear Selection

Clears the selected elements.
1.4.2.2.2.3 Select Deform Maximum
This option is available only when a mode (with mode shapes) is used in the
geometry.
X
This toggles the display of markers on the nodes with the maximum X direction
deformation.
Y
This toggles the display of markers on the nodes with the maximum Y direction
deformation.
Z
This toggles the display of markers on the nodes with the maximum Z direction
deformation.
Length
This toggles the display of markers on the nodes with the maximum vector
length deformation.
1.4.2.2.2.4 Node
Names
This toggles the display of names on the selected nodes of the model.
Euler Angles
angles of the selected node.
Section 1.4.2.2.3 Undeformed Model

The undeformed model serves as a reference only. No actions like deformation
or selection are possible on it. The deformed model must not be in the display.
Select Show None from the Deformed Model menu entry to remove the
deformed model from the display.
1.4.2.2.3.1 Nodes
Marker
This toggles the display of markers on the nodes of the model.
Names
This toggles the display of names on the nodes of the model.
Euler Angles
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angles of the node of the model.

1.4.2.2.3.2 Lines
This toggles the display of line elements.
1.4.2.2.3.3 Surfaces
This toggles the display of surface elements.
1.4.2.2.3.4 Solids
This toggles the display of solid elements.
1.4.2.2.3.5 Edges
This toggles the display of the edges of the model. This amounts to a wire frame
representation, e.g. a triangle has three edges while a line has one.
1.4.2.2.3.6 Faces
This toggles the display of the faces of the model, e.g. a cube has six faces
while a triangle has one.
1.4.2.2.3.7 Show All
This switches on the visibility of all the items.
1.4.2.2.3.8 Show None
This switches off the visibility of all the items.
Section 1.4.2.2.4 Model scale

This entry allows you to select relative or absolute model scale. When you have
several geometry and you want to compare them by using the same geometry
display, then you can use these options.
1.4.2.2.4.1 Relative
When this option is “on”, if you drop a geometry into a geometry display, the
model will be resized to fit the geometry display, so that you can see the
complete geometry.
1.4.2.2.4.2 Absolute
When this option is “on”, if you drop a geometry in the geometry display, the
model scale is not modified. This is useful when you want to compare 2
geometries.
Section 1.4.2.2.5 Show Model Scale

This shows the geometry model scale in the geometry display.
Section 1.4.2.2.6 Animation

This option switches the animation of a vector on or off. The deformed model is
frozen in the current position.

Section 1.4.2.2.7 Animation settings

1.4.2.2.7.1 Delay (ms)
The entries in this sub menu set the time in milliseconds between the displays of
consecutive frames. The total time to complete the animation cycle is the
{delay} x {the number of frames per cycle}. The delay is a minimum rather
than a maximum time.
1.4.2.2.7.2 Frames per cycle
The entries in this sub menu set the number of frames that are used during the
animation cycle. The more frames used, the smoother the animation appears.
The frames that appear are defined by an even distribution of the selected
number from the complete animation cycle, though this depends on the
deformation format that you are using too. The figure below illustrates the
effect of using four frames in the animation cycle.
Frames per animation cycle
1.4.2.2.7.3 Expand
These options allow you to choose whether the mode shapes will be expanded
and how they are expanded.
Note: These expand options are not available if there is no mode used in the
geometry display.
None
When this option is “On”, the mode shapes will not be expanded.
Slave DOFs
When this option is “On”, the mode shapes will be completed with the
animation of the slave DOFs.
Note: when a component is dropped in the geometry display, in stead of a full

geometry, the slave DOF information will not be used.
Protect Measured
When the “Slave DOFs” option is “on”, the “Protect Measured” option will be
available. If you have defined some slave DOFs which are also measured DOFs,
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you can either choose to use the result of slave DOFs (“Protect Measured”
option “off”) or the measured data (“Protect Measured” option “on”) for
animation.
Automatic Geometrical
When this option is “On”, the mode shapes will be expanded in a automatic
way. In this case an algorithm is used to automatically search for master nodes
which is bases on the Cartesian distance.
Automatic topological
When this option is “On”, the mode shapes will be expanded in a automatic
way. In this case an algorithm is used to automatically search for master nodes
which is based on the topological distance.
Smoothing
In case of automatic expansion, smoothing of the animation is applied. The
level of smoothing can be low, medium, or high.
Section 1.4.2.2.8 Animation Control
This dialog enables you to stop, start and adjust the animation of the results.
The animation is based on a cosine function varying from + max to - max

deformation. When the format of the displayed vector is Amplitude/Phase, then
the displacement for each point (Dp) for a complex value (Vp) = Rp + iIp is
given by and is illustrated below.
Displacement for each point
The Play button starts the continuous and repetitive animation of the results.
The Stop button halts the continuous animation.
The From Backward and the From Forward buttons are only sensitive when
the continuous animation is “off”. They allow you to step to the next or

previous frame in the cycle. This will be indicated in the “Phase” field. The
increment depends on the number of “Frames per cycle”.
Section 1.4.2.2.9 Remove animation

Main/Overlaid
When the geometry display is selected, the main or overlaid animation can be
removed.
Upper/Lower
When the upper lower geometry display is selected, the upper or lower
animation can be removed.
Left/Right
When the left/right geometry display is selected, the right or the left animation
can be removed.
Section 1.4.2.2.10 Deformation

Enable Deformation
This option switches on or off the deformation animation.
Direction type
In case of vectors with mixed direction types, the user can choose which
direction type is animated as deformation: translational, rotational, or scalar. In
case of automatic, the translational direction type is taken if available (if not,
any other direction type is taken which is available).
1.4.2.2.10.1 Edit deformation Scale...
This entry allows you to adjust the scale of the deformation displayed. A dialog
appears in which you can choose to use a relative or an absolute deformation
scale.
When you choose a relative deformation scale, you can drag a slider to increase
or decrease the scaling factor applied to the current mode shape. The
deformation scale is always relative to the model and the current mode.
When you choose an absolute deformation scale, you have 2 options:
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 Per m model: this is still actually a 'relative' scale. The scale is kept fixed
relative to the model. If you zoom in on the model or resize the workbook,
this value is kept the same. The deformation will always stay the same
relative to the model.
 Per cm screen: this is an absolute value compared to the screen. The value
you supply here (X), means that a deformation of 1 cm on your screen
corresponds to amplitude of X in the mode shape. The deformation scale
you can display on the screen is related to this. A distance is shown on the
screen and the corresponding amplitude of the mode shape.
Note: The relation between the distance shown on the screen and amplitude
of the mode shape is correct, but the relation between the deformation scale
shown in the display and the absolute value you enter per cm screen, is not
exact. It is impossible to make this absolute exact.
Link
If you use Left/Right or Upper/Lower geometry, this option will be available.
Use the “Absolute” deformation scale, check the “Link” check box, the
deformation scale of the Left or Upper will be the same as the one of the Right
or Lower. When you change the deformation scale for the Left or Upper, the
one of the Right or Lower will be adapted automatically.
1.4.2.2.10.2 Show Deformation Scale
This shows the deformation scale in the geometry display.
1.4.2.2.10.3 Deformation Format
This sub menu determines the format in which the animated vectors are
displayed.
When a modeshape is animated in a geometry window, it is first scaled to unity

modal A. After scaling to unity modal A, a physical complex mode has a
rotation of around 45 degrees towards the imaginary axis. (A pure normal mode
has a rotation of exact 45 degrees after unity modal A scaling.) For this reason
the modeshape gets an extra rotation of 45 degrees after this scaling.
As a result, the main vector components of the modeshape will be shown as the
imaginary part.
The real part will show the rest vector.
Real
The movement of a particular node is proportional to the real part of the
corresponding vector element. Nodes for which the corresponding vector
elements have real parts with identical signs move in phase, whereas other
nodes move 180° out of phase.
Imag (Imaginary)
The movement of a particular node is proportional to the imaginary part of the
corresponding vector element. Nodes for which the corresponding vector
elements have imaginary parts with identical signs move in phase, whereas

other nodes move 180° out of phase.
Amplitude/Phase
The movement at a particular node is proportional to the amplitude of the
corresponding vector element. The phase relationship between the movements
of different nodes is determined by the phase difference of the corresponding
vector elements.
Amplitude
This is the same as Amplitude/Phase but the nodes move in phase if the absolute
value of the phase difference between the corresponding vector elements is less
than 90°, otherwise they move 180° out of phase.
Absolute
Same as Amplitude but only the first half of the animation cycle is used. This
does not mean, however, that all points move in phase.
1.4.2.2.10.4 Deformation Scalar Transform
If you drop a scalar rather than a vector quantity into the display, then it will be
converted to a vector, in the direction selected from this menu and with its
scalar value as the length. Each of the directions is shown in the top right corner
of the display.
1.4.2.2.10.5 Deformation Directions
This entry allows you to choose in which direction the deformation will be
animated. You can either choose one of these directions (X, Y or Z) or one of
their combinations.
X
The deformation will only be in the X direction. If you have a mode shape of Y
and Z direction, you will see that the deformation is 0.
Y
The deformation will only be in the Y direction. If you have a mode shape of X
Z
The deformation will only be Z direction. If you have a mode shape of X and Y
direction, you will see that the deformation is 0.
Section 1.4.2.2.11 Coloring

1.4.2.2.11.1 Enable Coloring
This option switches on or off the color animation.
1.4.2.2.11.2 Direction type
direction type is animated as color: translational, rotational, or scalar. In case of
automatic, the scalar direction type is taken if available (if not, any other
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direction type is taken which is available).

1.4.2.2.11.3 Edit Color Scale...
This entry allows you to adjust the color scale of the color displayed. It
schedules a dialog where you can select the spectrum type (Temperature,
Magenta, Gray Scale, Hue, Hue Scale, Abaqus, Ansys, Patran and Rainbow)
and the number of colors.
Note: For some spectra, the number of colors cannot be modified.
1.4.2.2.11.4 Show Color Scale

This shows the color map of the defined color scale in the geometry display.
1.4.2.2.11.5 Color Format
The entry in this menu determines the format in which the results are displayed.
Remember that a vector quantity must first be transformed to a scalar using the
Vector transform option. A result can be animated through a cycle by
multiplying it with a cosine function.
Real
The real part of the result is displayed as a color value.
Imaginary
The imaginary part of the result is displayed as a color value.
Ampl/Phase
The color animation is often used to visualize acoustic data, like sound
intensities. The format type “Amplitude/Phase” of the color drop area in the
geometry display is used to show the data with phase information. In case of
sound intensities all vectors are in phase, except for the sign (+/- 180 degrees).
So, for showing sound intensities with sign information, the “Amplitude/Phase”
format of the color animation is to be used (together with the “Arrow” type).
Amplitude
The color at a particular node is proportional to the amplitude of the
corresponding result.
Absolute
Same as Amplitude but all values are shown as positive.
Phase
The color at a particular node is proportional to the phase of the corresponding
result.
Amplitude/dB Real/dB Imag/dB

The particular aspect of the result is displayed on a dB scale. Animation is not
possible.

1.4.2.2.11.6 Color Interpolation

This option is used to interpret the visual color animation with either the
“Banded” or the “Smooth” option.
Banded
Colors are interpolated in the discrete domain of the color map, every color
shown will be in the color map and the result is that you see discrete bands of
colors.
Smooth
Colors are smoothly interpolated in the RGB domain.
Isolines
Colors are interpolated in the discrete domain of the color map as is the case
with the Banded option. However, not the color bands themselves are shown
but the color lines at the borders of these bands.
1.4.2.2.11.7 Color Vector Transform
This option is used to transform a vector into a scalar value. It will either have
the value “length” derived from the components in the three directions [ (x2 +
y2 + z2)] or just the value of a single component.
Section 1.4.2.2.12 Arrows

1.4.2.2.12.1 Enable Arrows
This option switches on or off the arrow animation.
direction type is animated as arrow: translational, rotational, or scalar. In case of
automatic, the translational direction type is taken if available (if not, any other
direction type is taken which is available).
1.4.2.2.12.3 Edit Arrows Scale...
This entry allows you to adjust the scale of the arrows displayed. A dialog
appears in which you can choose to use a relative or an absolute deformation
scale.
or decrease the scaling factor applied to the current mode shape. The
deformation scale is always relative to the model and the current mode.
When you choose an absolute deformation scale, you have 2 options:

 Per m model: this is still actually a 'relative' scale. The scale is kept fixed
relative to the model. If you zoom in on the model or resize the workbook,
this value is kept the same. The deformation will always stay the same
relative to the model.
 Per cm screen: this is an absolute value compared to the screen. The value
you supply here (X) means that a deformation of 1 cm on your screen
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corresponds to amplitude of X in the mode shape. The deformation scale

you can display on the screen is related to this. A distance is shown on the
screen and the corresponding amplitude of the mode shape.
Note: The relation between the distance shown on the screen and amplitude of
the mode shape is correct, but the relation between the arrow scale shown in
the display and the absolute value you enter per cm screen is not exact. It is
impossible to make this absolute exact.
1.4.2.2.12.3.1 Link
Use the “Absolute” arrow scale, check the “Link” check box, the arrow scale of
the Left or Upper will be the same as the one of the Right or Lower. When you
change the deformation scale for the Left or Upper, the one of the Right or
Lower will be adapted automatically.
1.4.2.2.12.4 Limits
The arrow limits can be set in free or fixed mode. In case of fixed mode, the
user has to specify the lower and upper limits.
1.4.2.2.12.5 Show Arrows Scale
This shows the arrows scale in the geometry display.
1.4.2.2.12.6 Arrows Format
A result can be animated through a cycle by multiplying it with a cosine
function.
Real
The real part of the result is displayed as an arrow with a certain size and
direction.
Imaginary
The imaginary part of the result is displayed as a arrow with a certain size and
direction.
Amplitude/Phase
The arrows animation is often used to visualize acoustic data, like sound
intensities. The format type “Amplitude/Phase” of the arrows drop area in the
geometry display is used to show the data with phase information. In case of
sound intensities all vectors are in phase, except for the sign (+/- 180 degrees).
So, for showing sound intensities with sign information, the “Amplitude/Phase”
format of the arrows animation is to be used (together with the “Arrow” type).
Amplitude
The color at a particular node is proportional to the amplitude of the
corresponding result.

Absolute
Phase
The color at a particular node is proportional to the phase of the corresponding
result.
Amplitude/dB Real/dB Imag/dB

The particular aspect of the result is displayed on a dB scale. Animation is not
possible.
1.4.2.2.12.7 Arrows Scalar Transform
If you drop a scalar rather than a vector quantity into the display, then it will be
converted to a vector, in the direction selected from this menu and with its
scalar value as the length. Each of the directions is shown in the top right corner
of the display.
1.4.2.2.12.8 Arrows Directions
This entry allows you to choose in which direction the deformation will be
animated. You can either choose one of these directions (X, Y or Z) or one of
their combinations.
X
The deformation will only be in the X direction. If you have a mode shape of Y
Y
The deformation will only be in the Y direction. If you have a mode shape of X
Z
The deformation will only be Z direction. If you have a mode shape of X and Y
direction, you will see that the deformation is 0.
1.4.2.2.12.9 Arrows Decompose
Instead of displaying the resulting vector as arrow, the user can decide to
display the X, Y, and Z component as 3 separate arrows.
Section 1.4.2.2.13 Nodal Lines

1.4.2.2.13.1 Enable Nodal Lines
This option switches on or off the nodal lines.
direction type is displayed as nodal lines: translational, rotational, or scalar. In
case of automatic, the translational direction type is taken if available (if not,
any other direction type is taken which is available).
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1.4.2.2.13.3 Nodal Lines Properties

This entry allows you to adjust the Nodal Line Properties of the deformed main
model and the overlaid model, if available.
Adjustable options are the Line Color, Line Style and Line Thickness.
Press the default button to reset al values to their original ones.

1.4.2.2.13.4 Nodal Lines Format
The entry in this menu determines the format in which the nodal lines are
displayed: Real, Imaginary, Amplitude/Phase, or Amplitude (default).
1.4.2.2.13.5 Nodal Lines Directions
This entry allows you to choose for which direction the nodal lines will be
displayed. You must choose one of these directions (X, Y, or Z).
Section 1.4.2.2.14 Rotating Pointers

The torsional animation will use rotating pointers in the corresponding nodes.
The rotating angles of these pointers correspond with the rotational shape values
in the displayed RX, RY, or RZ direction. A general display option decides
which rotational directions to show: default all rotational directions are shown.
Of course, scaling is supported because typical torsional vibrations are very low
level. The default scale could be +-60 degrees (a range of 120 degrees) for the
node with the maximum rotation.
The length of the rotating pointers will be determined by the radii of the discs in
the related points.
1.4.2.2.14.1 Zero line marker and positive direction
A line marker is drawn in each corresponding node, to show the “zero degree”
position. The zero degree position itself corresponds with one of the local
directions X, Y, or Z, related to the disc orientation (rotation axis). Also the
positive rotation direction depends on this orientation. This leads to:
Disc orientation Zero line Positive rotation
+Z Y X->Y
+X Z Y->Z
+Y X Z->X
1.4.2.2.14.2 Range marker

A range marker around the zero marker is used the show the full range of
motion when the animation is going on, but especially when it is frozen or
inserted into a report.

1.4.2.2.14.3 Disc translations

When the data contains also translational mode shapes values, the discs
themselves will be animated according to these translations.
1.4.2.2.14.4 Color animation of the disc
In nodes in which a disc is defined, the disc takes over the color of the node
marker. In this way the amplitude of the torsional vector could be displayed as
color (of the disc).
1.4.2.2.14.5 Enable Rotating Pointers
This option switches on or off the rotating pointers.
direction type is animated as rotating pointers: translational, rotational, or
scalar. In case of automatic, the rotational direction type is taken if available (if
not, any other direction type is taken which is available).
1.4.2.2.14.7 Edit Rotating Pointers Scale…
This entry allows you to adjust the angle scale of the rotating pointers which are
animated. A dialog appears in which you can choose to use a relative or an
absolute angle scale.
or decrease the scaling factor applied to the current mode shape. By default 60°
is used for the maximum rotation.
When you choose an absolute deformation scale, you can specify the value of
the scale factor per degree model.
1.4.2.2.14.8 Link
Use the “Absolute” scale, check the “Link” check box, the scale of the Left or
Upper will be the same as the one of the Right or Lower. When you change the
rotating scale for the Left or Upper, the one of the Right or Lower will be
adapted automatically.
1.4.2.2.14.9 Show Rotating Pointers Scale
If wanted, the scale legend for the torsional animation is shown in the geometry
display. This is a disc with the range marker of +- 60 degrees around the line
marker of the zero rotation and the annotation of the values of the real rotations.
1.4.2.2.14.10 Rotating Pointers Format
A result can be animated through a cycle by multiplying it with a cosine
function.
1.4.2.2.14.11 Real
The real part of the result is displayed as a rotating pointer.
1.4.2.2.14.12 Imaginary
The imaginary part of the result is displayed as a rotating pointer.
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1.4.2.2.14.13 Amplitude/Phase
The format type “Amplitude/Phase” is used to show the data with phase
information.
1.4.2.2.14.14 Amplitude
The angle of the rotating pointer at a particular node is proportional to the
amplitude of the corresponding result.
1.4.2.2.14.15 Absolute
1.4.2.2.14.16 Rotating Pointers Directions
This option decides which rotational directions to show: default all rotational
directions are shown.
1.4.2.2.14.17 Screen projection
In case of this option, all discs are projected in the plane of the screen. The zero
line corresponds with the Y axis of the screen and the positive rotation
corresponds with: X screen axis -> Y screen axis.
Section 1.4.2.2.15 Fit Model

This resizes the model, so that it fits comfortably into the display window. This
operation has no effect on the particular view of the model or the deformation.
Section 1.4.2.2.16 Views

Model
When the view is saved in the Geometry application, this will be used as the
Model view. Otherwise, the isometric view will be used.
Note: When the model view is saved in the Geometry application, this will be
used as the default view in the Navigator sheet and in all built-in geometry
displays.
Isometric
This shows the isometric view of the model as shown in the figure below.

Model with three axes
The other options in this menu allow you to view the model along one of the
major axes, see figure above.
XY
This shows the top view of the model, looking at it from the positive Z
direction, with the positive Y axis horizontal and the positive X axis vertical.
XY view of the model
YX
The YX view shows the bottom view of the model.
YZ
This shows the end view of the model, looking at it from the positive X
direction, with the positive Y axis horizontal and the positive Z axis vertical.
YZ view of the model
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ZY
The ZY view shows the start view of the model.
ZX
This shows the side view of the model, looking at it in same direction as the
positive Y direction, with the positive X axis horizontal and the positive Z axis
vertical.
ZX view of the model
The ZX view shows the other side view of the model.
XZ
The XZ view shows the other side view of the model.
Views…
In the Views dialog the 8 pre-defined views are available.
Besides, the model rotation can be defined in 3 ways:
 We can use buttons to rotate around the 3 model axes.
In this case the rotation step can be defined.
 We can use short cut keys to rotate around the 3 screen axes:
To rotate the model about the horizontal axis of the screen, hold down Shift
while turning the mouse wheel.
To rotate the model about the vertical axis of the screen hold down Ctrl
To rotate the model in the plane of the screen hold down Shift and Ctrl
 We can specify the 3 euler angles of the model view point.
The angles can have values from -180 degrees till +180 degrees. The values
can be specified in edit fields which contain two digits. In this case, the
rotation is only performed after pushing the Apply button.
Sound maps
This view menu is used to tune the animation settings for displaying acoustic
data:
 Sound intensity data: interpolated color display in dB format and arrows

 Sound pressure and sound power data: interpolated color display.
Mode shape animation

This view menu is used to tune the animation settings for displaying mode
shapes:
 Deformation display in Amplitude/Phase format.
Torsional animation
This view menu is used to tune the animation settings for displaying torsional
vibrations:
 Rotating pointers display in Amplitude/Phase format.
Section 1.4.2.2.17 Visual Extensions

The entries in this menu provide a number of facilities to improve the
visualization of the model.
ZX / XY /YZ Plane
These options display the corresponding plane of the global axis system of the
model. Each plane extends symmetrically around the model.
Bounding Box
This option draws a box in which the model fits completely.
Origin
Toggles the display of an axis triad depicting the model origin.
Show all
This switches all the visual extensions “on”.
Show none
This switches all the visual extensions “off”.
Section 1.4.2.2.18 Pre-fix Node - Name with Component

Check this option “on” when you want the node name to be shown in the
component:node format, for example, ROOF:67. If this option is “off”, you will
only see “67”. This option is used only when the toggle of node name of the
model is “on”.
Section 1.4.2.2.19 Use Component Visualization

Components are shown in distinctive colors to identify them. This option
enables you to use the defined components visualization. If this option is not
checked, all the components are shown in the geometry display. Click on the
“Component Visualization...” option for defining the components that you want
to see in the display.
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Section 1.4.2.2.20 Component Visualization...

Components are shown in distinctive colors to identify them. This option
enables you to remove components from the display completely.
Click on the “Component Visualization...”, the “Component Visualization”

dialog will popup and list all the components contained in the model.
To make components visible, check the “visibility” checkbox. This component

will become invisible if the checkbox is unchecked.
To move components along an axis (either X, Y or Z), define the distance that
you want to move the component.
If you want to define different ways of viewing the geometry, you can use
“Preset”. Change the visibility and/or translation of the components, then push
the Add button, and a dialog will popup and you can define the name of the
“Preset”. The available “Preset” will be shown in the Preset list, then select one
of them, push the Use button, and the defined preset will be used.
Note: The preset information is not related to the geometry, the presets are
stored as configuration information.
Pushing the Defaults button returns the selection to the default selection, that is
all the components are visible.
Section 1.4.2.2.21 Display size

Maximize
This option causes the geometry window in which you are working to fill the
entire desktop space. Use the Restore option to return to the layout setting.
Restore
This option can be used after the Maximize operations to restore the active
geometry window to its rightful size within the worksheet.
Section 1.4.2.2.22 Copy To Clipboard

Copies the current picture to the clipboard so that it can be pasted elsewhere as
a graphical object.
Section 1.4.2.2.23 Export To Video...

This enables you to export a moving image of the animation cycle to a video
(.avi) file. A dialog is scheduled in which the name and the location of the file
are to be defined. If the animation is running, then the complete cycle (360°) is
recorded, starting at the beginning (0°). If the animation is not activated, then it
is started for the recording.

Section 1.4.2.2.24 Options...

This schedules a dialog in which the appearances of different features of the
geometry display are set. 3D Display options can be set by first clicking on the
required tab, defining the settings and then clicking on OK to view the results.
1.4.2.2.24.1 Background
The options here define the background appearance.
Top color
The color at the top of the geometry display.
Bottom color
The color at the bottom of the geometry display.
Text annotation color

The color of the text of the geometry display.
Lighting
Enables or disables Lighting in the background.
Alpha Blended Transparency

Enables or disables the Alpha Blended Transparency.
1.4.2.2.24.2 Visual Extensions
The options here define the visual extension appearances.
Bounding Box
Bounding box is a box surrounding the model, it can be transparent or outline.
A different color can be used for the bounding box.
Planes
The color and the appearance of each plane (XZ, XY and YZ) can be defined
individually. The plane can either be solid, transparent or grid. If you use grid,
then you can define the density of the grid by using the slider.
1.4.2.2.24.3 Node Marker
The options here define the marker appearance. A different marker appearance
can be used for the deformed model and the undeformed model.
Type
Box, sphere, hourglass etc. are the different marker types.
Size
The size of the markers can be defined by moving the slider.
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Font Size
The font size of the node annotation can be defined as Medium (default), Small,
or Large.
1.4.2.2.24.4 Models
The options here define the model appearance. A different model appearance
can be used for the deformed model and the undeformed model.
Shade color
If a surface does not belong to a specific component, the shade color will be
applied to that surface in the model.
Note: A surface created with nodes coming from different components does
not belong to a specific component.
Line color, style, and thickness

If a line does not belong to a specific component, the line color will be applied
to that line in the model. Defining the line style will affect the appearance of all
the lines in the model, also of the lines belonging to a specific component.
Note: A line between 2 nodes coming from 2 different components does not
belong to a specific component. When animating a main and an overlaid
mode, the component coloring is switched off for all the lines and surfaces.
Arrow color and style

The color and the style of the arrows can be specified.
1.4.2.2.24.5 Modifications
Modification Tab is only useful when there is modification (see LMS
Modification Prediction).
Scale Factor
The slider defines the size of the modifications.
Relate Size to Magnitude

The modifications can be drawn with respect to the magnitude of mass, stiffness
and damping defined in the dialog. If the modification is defined with more than
one of these values, the order as shown in the dialog will be used.
1.4.2.2.24.6 Discs
The Discs Tab is only useful when torsional nodes (discs) are defined.
Scale Factor
A relative or absolute scale can be used to specify the scale of the radii of the
discs. In case of a relative scale, a slider defines the size of the dics.

Use Geometry Radius

By default the radii of the discs are used. If not, all discs are displayed with the
same radius.
Section 1.4.2.2.25 Legend

The first line of the geometry legend is fixed: ‘Mode X: frequency, damping,
mode description’, where X is the number of the mode.
Section 1.4.2.2.26 Legend Options

The second line of the geometry legend can be customized by the user.
Show Favorites
Show your favorite properties if selected and if you have already defined your
favorite properties.
Origin
Here you can select the origin where you wish to select the properties you wish
to add to the legend.
Type
Here you can select the type of properties you wish to use in the legend.
Available List
This list shows all available properties.
Selected List
This list shows the properties you have selected for the legend.
Add to/Remove from Favorites

Use these buttons to add or remove properties from the list of Favorites.
Selection order buttons

On the right side of the dialog, there are 4 buttons which allow you modify the
order in which the properties will appear.
Section 1.4.2.2.27 Display Format

Align Single – Quad displays and Align UpperLower –
LeftRight displays
In a picture containing multiple geometry displays, the settings of one Single or
Quad display can be taken over by the other Single and Quad displays via the
‘Align Single – Quad displays’ menu. In a similar way, the settings of one
UpperLower or LeftRight display can be taken over by the other UpperLower
and LeftRight displays via the ‘Align UpperLower – LeftRight displays’
command.
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In general, all geometry display settings are aligned except for the Component
Visualization settings and the Display Size.
Copy and Paste

The settings of a geometry display can be copied and pasted into another
geometry display. In this way, the settings of Single and Quad displays can be
exchanged and also the settings of UpperLower and LeftRight displays.
In general, all geometry display settings are copied and pasted except for the
Component Visualization settings and the Display Size.
Section 1.5 Mouse and keyboard tips in geometry

displays
You can zoom in and zoom out by turning the mouse wheel.
You can also use the mouse wheel to rotate the model:
 To rotate about the horizontal screen axis, hold down Shift while turning
the mouse wheel.
 To rotate about the vertical screen axis hold down Ctrl while turning the
mouse wheel.
 To rotate in the plane of the screen hold down Shift and Ctrl while turning
the mouse wheel.

B
Index
Background • 104
Banded • 93
[ Base Resolution • 24, 25, 32, 36, 37
[All] • 52 Bode • 9
[Between X limits] • 52 Bottom color • 104
[Procedure] To use cursors in the display • 5 Bounding Box • 102, 104
[Procedure] To use the displays • 76 C
3 Calculated Content • 57
3D Effect • 47 Calculations • 54
Clear Selection • 85
A Color animation of the disc • 97
Absolute • 87, 91, 93, 95, 98 Color Format • 92
Acoustic Geometry • 82 Color Interpolation • 93
Add Automatic Cursor • 42, 69 Color Scale • 34, 50
Add Coupled Cursor • 42 Color Vector Transform • 94
Add Double Cursor • 41 Coloring • 92
Add Harmonic Cursor • 42 Colormap • 10, 60, 61, 64, 65, 68, 71, 72, 73
Add Processing Cursor • 42, 70 Component Visualization... • 103
Add Single Cursor • 41 Copy • 51
Add to/Remove from Favorites • 106 Copy and Paste • 107
Align Direction • 28 Copy Legend Values • 56
Align Single – Quad displays and Align Copy To Clipboard • 103
UpperLower – LeftRight displays • 106 Copy to Metafile • 44
Alpha Blended Transparency • 104 Copy values • 51
Always show intersections • 48 Cross (back) • 44
Ampl/Phase • 93 Cross (front) • 44
Amplitude • 28, 91, 93, 95, 98 Cumulative • 29
Amplitude threshold • 69 Cursor • 47, 48
Amplitude/dB Real/dB Imag/dB • 93, 95 Cursor Legend • 44
Amplitude/Phase • 91, 95, 98 Cursors • 47
Angle • 51 Curve Properties • 52
Animation • 87 Curve Property Schema • 49
Animation Control • 89 Curve scrolling (prev/next on function
Animation settings • 87 displays) • 11
Annotation • 52 Custom Content • 56
Annotation visible • 24, 32, 37 Custom Grid • 25, 36
Append to value • 49 Cut • 51
Arrow color and style • 105 D
Arrows • 94
Arrows Decompose • 96 Data Properties • 52
Arrows Directions • 96 dB • 28
Arrows Format • 95 Decades • 21
Arrows Scalar Transform • 95 Decimals • 25, 26, 33, 37, 38, 48
Aspect ratio • 46 Decimals... • 50
Auto • 44 Deformation • 90
Automatic Geometrical • 88 Deformation Directions • 92
Automatic topological • 89 Deformation Format • 91
Available List • 106 Deformation Scalar Transform • 92
Axis options • 46 Deformed Model • 84
Delay (ms) • 87
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Derived Frequency • 40 G
Derived Frequency / Order • 39
Derived number • 40, 41 Gate • 70
Deselect All Curves • 43 Gauge / Numerical • 50
Direction type • 90, 92, 94, 96, 97 General • 51
Disc translations • 97 General cursor calculations in all Functions
Discs • 105 displays • 55
Display Area Color • 47 General… • 23, 31, 35
Geometry • 77
Display Format • 46, 106
Geometry display windows • 76
Display size • 103
Display Size • 45 GPS • 19
Documentation and Presentation • 5 Graphic Area Color • 47
Grid • 25, 31, 36
Double Cross • 66
Double Order • 65 H
Double X • 63
Double Y • 64 Harmonic count • 49
Double Z • 65 Harmonic Cross • 68
Harmonic Order • 68
E Harmonic X • 66
Edges • 85, 87 Harmonic Y • 67
Edit Arrows Scale... • 94 Harmonic Z • 67
Edit Color Scale... • 92 Hatching • 30
Edit deformation Scale... • 90 Hidden lines • 50
Edit Rotating Pointers Scale… • 98 I
Enable Arrows • 94
Enable Coloring • 92 Imag • 28
Enable Deformation • 90 Imag (Imaginary) • 91
Enable Nodal Lines • 96 Imaginary • 93, 95, 98
Enable Rotating Pointers • 97 Integrate/Differentiate • 29
Engineering notation • 25, 26, 33, 38, 48 Interactive zooming • 45
Euler Angles • 85, 86 Intersection • 48
Expand • 88 Isolines • 93
Export To Video... • 103 Isometric • 99
F L
Faces • 85, 87 Label • 49
Fill • 52 Layout • 47, 59
Fit Model • 99 Left/Right • 90
Fixed... • 21, 27, 35 Legend • 43, 106
Font • 24, 26, 27, 33, 34, 37, 38, 39, 48 Legend Options • 106
Font Size • 105 Length • 86
Format • 26, 34, 38 Lighting • 104
Format X • 21 Limits • 21, 26, 27, 33, 34, 38, 53, 94
Format Y • 27 Line • 52
Format Z • 35 Line color, style, and thickness • 105
Frames per cycle • 87 Line style • 47
Free • 21, 27, 35 Line Style • 24, 25, 32, 36, 37
Frequency • 62 Line Style... • 50
Front/Back • 70 Linear • 21
FrontBack • 13, 60, 63, 64, 66, 67, 69 Linear / dB • 50
Function display windows • 8 Lines • 85, 86
Link • 90, 94, 98
Lock position • 54

Log • 28 On all Harmonics • 48, 49
LR Geometry • 79 Optimized • 21, 27, 35
Options • 23, 31, 36, 39, 47, 55
M Options - Curve • 50
Main/Overlaid • 89 Options - Numerical Display • 49
Marker • 52, 84, 86 Options - View • 50
Matrix • 12 Options... • 56, 104
Maximize • 45, 103 Options… • 50
Maximize to Picture • 45 Order • 60
Maximum number of extrema • 69 Order map, spectrum waterfall, individual
Miscellaneous • 49 spectra of a waterfall • 39
Modal Cursor calculations in Front/Back and Origin • 102, 106
Bode display • 55 Overall Level Options... • 46
Mode shape animation • 101
P
Model • 99
Model scale • 87 Paste • 43
Models • 105 Paste to Front / Back • 43
Modifications • 105 Paste to Upper / Lower • 43
Mouse and keyboard tips in function displays • Phase • 28, 93, 95
74 Planes • 104
Mouse and keyboard tips in geometry displays Power • 63
• 107 Pre-fix Node - Name with Component • 102
Move • 83 Preview Mode • 45
Move to Front/Back • 51 Processing • 28
Move to global maximum / minimum • 54 Processing Cross • 73
Move to next local maximum / minimum • 54 Processing Frequency • 72
Move to next Sample • 54 Processing Order • 71
Move to previous local maximum / minimum • Processing X • 70
54 Processing Z • 71
Move to previous Sample • 54 Processing… • 55
Move to… • 54 Properties… • 55
Multi-Trace display • 16 Protect Measured • 88
N Q
Name • 26, 34, 38 Quad Geometry • 80
Names • 84, 86
Nodal Lines • 96
R
Nodal Lines Directions • 96 Range marker • 97
Nodal Lines Format • 96 Real • 27, 91, 93, 95, 98
Nodal Lines Properties • 96 Relate Size to Magnitude • 105
Node • 86 Relative • 87
Node Marker • 104 Remove • 51
Nodes • 84, 86 Remove All Cursors • 42
None • 88 Remove All Curves • 43
Normalized • 28 Remove animation • 89
Nyquist • 14 Remove cursor • 53
Remove Curve • 43
O
Replay • 53
Octave • 15, 59, 64 Reset All • 30
Octave bands • 22 Restore • 45, 46, 103
Octaves • 22 Reverse • 23, 31
Offset and increment • 24, 25 Rotate model • 84
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Rotating Pointers • 97 T
Rotating Pointers Directions • 98
Rotating Pointers Format • 98 Table • 20
Rotating Pointers Geometry • 83 Tacho channel (rpm), Derived Tacho channel
and Static channel • 40, 41
S Text annotation color • 104
The Automatic (cursor) menus • 69
Scale • 50
The Axis menus • 21
Scale Factor • 105
The Coupled (cursor) menus • 73
Screen projection • 99
The Cursor menus • 53
Second X Axis • 22
The Curve Legend menus • 43, 53, 56
Second X-axes • 40
The Data menus • 51
Sections, (orders, frequency sections, octave
The Display menus • 41, 53
sections, overall level, ...) • 39
The Double (cursor) menus • 41, 63
Select • 53
The Geometry display functions • 83
Select All • 85
The Geometry display menu • 84
Select All Curves • 43
The Geometry model manipulation icons • 83
Select Deform Maximum • 85
The Harmonic (cursor) menus • 42, 66
Selected List • 106
The Processing (cursor) menus • 70
Selection • 85
The Single (cursor) menus • 41, 59
Selection order buttons • 106
Ticks • 23, 32, 37
Shade color • 105
Time • 39, 41
Show • 47, 56
Time (Throughput) • 40, 41
Show all • 102
Title Content • 59
Show All • 85, 87
Title Layout • 59
Show Arrows Scale • 95
Title Legend • 44
Show Color Scale • 92
Tool • 51
Show Deformation Scale • 91
ToolTip Style • 48
Show Favorites • 106
Top color • 104
Show Handle • 48
Torsional animation • 102
Show Model Scale • 87
Transition • 34
Show none • 102
Type • 24, 32, 37, 104, 106
Show None • 85, 87
Show Rotating Pointers Scale • 98 U
Single cross • 63
Single X • 59 UL • 15
Single Y • 59 UL Geometry • 78
Single Z • 60 Undeformed Model • 86
Undo • 45
Size • 104
Unit • 22, 26, 30, 33, 35, 38
Size to fit • 56
Slave DOFs • 88 Upper/Lower • 90
Smooth • 93 UpperLower • 59, 60, 63, 64, 66, 67, 69
Smoothing • 29, 89 Use Component Visualization • 102
Snap to data values • 48 Use Geometry Radius • 106
Snap to Data Values • 54 Using cursors in displays • 5
Solids • 85, 86 V
Sound maps • 101
Source data • 69 Value • 48
Spectrum & Section Scaling • 30 Views • 99
Standard Content • 57 Views… • 101
Status Message • 52 Visible • 23, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37,
Style • 47 38, 39
Subdivisions • 24, 25 Visual Extensions • 102, 104
Surfaces • 85, 86

W
Waterfall • 17, 59, 60, 62, 64, 65, 66, 68, 71,
72
Weighting • 29
X
X • 44, 85, 92, 96
X axis • 14, 18
X Axis • 22
X-axes • 39
X-axis • 21
XY • 18, 99
XZ • 101
Y
Y • 86, 92, 96
Y (back) • 44
Y (front) • 44
Y back axis • 18
Y front axis • 18
Y horizontal axis • 14, 18
Y vertical axis • 14
Y-axis • 27
YX • 100
YZ • 100
Z
Z • 86, 92, 96
Z-axes • 41
Z-axis • 34
Zero line marker and positive direction • 97
Zoom • 51, 53
Zoom in / zoom out • 84
ZX • 100
ZX / XY /YZ Plane • 102
ZY • 100
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Chapter 1 Documentation and Presentation ................................................................ 5

Chapter 1 Documentation and Presentation

Section 1.1 Using cursors in displays

A range of cursors can be used in Colormap, FrontBack, Geometry display,

Section 1.1.1 [Procedure] To use cursors in the display

This procedure assumes that you have a FrontBack or an Upper/Lower window

The properties of individual cursors already on the display can be changed.

6 User manual LMS Test.Lab Displays

move and so the distance between the cursor lines increases.

Section 1.2 Function display windows

8 User manual LMS Test.Lab Displays

in the display as well as the characteristics of the window in which it appears.

The Bode display icon represents it.

The Colormap display is used to display a series of data functions in relation to

In addition a series of blocks represented by the function icons can be

The Colormap display is used to display a series of data functions in relation to

In addition a series of blocks represented by the function icons can be

10 User manual LMS Test.Lab Displays

It is possible to add 2D data on top of waterfall data visualized in a colormap.

The Colormap display icon represents it.

Curve scrolling (prev/next on function displays)

In the LMSTest.Lab software, data represented by the rainflow icon can be

The FrontBack display icon represents it.

12 User manual LMS Test.Lab Displays

A Nyquist display contains three axes:

Section 1.2.1.1 X axis

Section 1.2.1.2 Y horizontal axis

Section 1.2.1.3 Y vertical axis

The Nyquist window icon represents it.

The Octave display shows frequency spectra as octave blocks. In an Octave

The octave window icon represents it.

The Upper/Lower display represents a pair of 2 or more 2D windows that are

14 User manual LMS Test.Lab Displays

The Upper/Lower (UL) window icon represents it.

Technically, the difference between an UL and a Multi-trace is the default

The Multi-trace window icon represents it.

The Waterfall display shows a series of data functions in relation to a third

In the LMSTest.Lab software data represented by the waterfall icon can be

The Waterfall window icon represents it.

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Section 1.2.1.4 X axis

Section 1.2.1.5 Y horizontal axis

Section 1.2.1.6 Y front axis

Section 1.2.1.7 Y back axis

The XY window icon represents it.

The GPS display can be used to display GPS tracks.

Technically, the difference between an XY and a GPS display is the default

The GPS window icon represents it.

18 User manual LMS Test.Lab Displays

Note: The GPS format d°m’s”(latitude and longitude) is only available in a

Section 1.2.2 The Axis menus

Section 1.2.2.1 X-axis

Section 1.2.2.1.1 Limits

Section 1.2.2.1.2 Format X

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The number of frequency bands is determined by the format of the x-axis:

Section 1.2.2.1.3 X Axis