*mode

Syntax

*mode type

Type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify

Description

Sets the operations performed when a full-size plot is generated in a command file.

Inputs

type

Defines the mode or operations performed when a full-size plot is generated from a command file.

0 - This is the default action; HyperMeshwill wait for a key on the mouse to be struck before continuing.

1 - Generates a screen copy or a paper plot of the picture generated on the screen.

2 - Generates a file containing the contents of the screen buffer.

3 - Generates a PostScript paper copy of the currently displayed screen.

4 - Generates a PostScript file of the currently displayed screen.

5 - A value of five or greater causes HyperMesh to pause for that number of seconds before continuing.

Example

To pause for 10 seconds after a full-size plot is performed, place the following command before the full-size plot request:

*mode(10)

Errors

None.