Configure a bit state animation

Configuring a bit state animation is similar to adding a truth table animation to an element. After adding a bit state animation to an element, you use the Bit Pattern Selector dialog to configure a condition using a bit pattern. For more information, see Using the Bit Pattern Selector Dialog.

To configure a bit state animation

1. In the Graphic Editor, insert a graphic.

2. Select the element.

3. On the Special menu, click Edit Animations. The Edit Animations dialog box appears.

4. Click the Add icon and select one of the animations that support bit animation. For example: Blink. The blink animation is added to the Animation list and the Blink configuration panel appears.

5. Click the Bit State button. The Bit State configuration panel appears.

6. In the Expression Or Reference area, type a value, attribute reference or expression in the text box.

7. In the Bit State area, you will observe the following columns:

   1. Blink: Select the Blink speed.

   2. Attributes: Click the field to display the Edit Blink Attributes dialog box.

   3. Operator: Select the operator

   4. Bitmask and Bitmatch: Click the field to launch the Bit Pattern Selector Dialog. For more information, see Using the Bit Pattern Selector Dialog.

   Note: Except for the 3 columns (Operator, Bitmask and Bitmatch), the type and number of columns will differ for each animation. For more information, see About the Bit State Area.

8. To add/remove other conditions:

   1. Click the Add icon. An additional condition is added to the table.

   2. Click the Remove icon. The selected condition is removed from the table.

9. To reorder the condition use the up and down arrows.

10. After adding all the bit state conditions, click OK.