Creating 2D Radiation Field Plot Overlay Animations

In order for a Radiation Pattern plot to be valid for overlay animation, either theta or phi must be set to a single value, so that the pattern lies in a single plane in 3D space. Note that for animation, the plot must contain at least two traces within this plane - for example traces for multiple frequencies of a discrete sweep. You create the 2D Radiation Field plot as before, but must also prepare it to be suitable for animation. See Overlaying 2D Radiation Field Plots on Models.

If an existing 2D Plot is a candidate for animation, you will see it listed when you click View>Animation to open the Select Drawing dialog.

However, if the Radiation Pattern plot does not have at least two traces, when you try to set up the animation, you will receive a notice that you need to Modify the plot or simulation setup appropriate or create a new one.

Recall that the Context section on Modify Plot may let you select Setupn: Sweep, which will permit you to select additional frequencies. Also the Trace tab and Families tab lets you specify a single Phi and/or Theta and select multiple values for other available Variables such as frequency.

For plot with multiple traces, the animation proceeds through the existing traces.