Sigma Animations Are Not Moving in Sigma Graphics

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Issue

When a Sigma animation is created, the object is assigned and the graphic is run, but the animations do not move or rotate as expected.

Product Line

Satchwell Sigma

Environment

Satchwell Sigma Graphics

Cause

The animation configuration parameters (e.g., frames, pitch, dimensions) may not match the actual structure of the animation bitmap file. This mismatch prevents proper rendering or movement of the animation.

🔍 Note: If you're using a BAS Legacy animation, refer to the related article:
BAS Legacy Animations Are Not Moving in Sigma Graphics

Resolution

Follow these steps to correctly configure the animation:

1. Locate the Animation File

• Navigate to:
  C:\Sigma\Data\Graphics\Animations\
• Identify the relevant .bmp animation file (e.g., fan animated 4.bmp).

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2. Inspect the Bitmap in Microsoft Paint

• Open the file in Microsoft Paint.
• Note:
  • Frames Across (number of frames horizontally)
  • Number of Rows (vertical frames)

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3. Update Animation Properties in Sigma

1. Change the Frames Across and Num Frames (rows x frames across) to that seen in MS Paint.
2. Change the Width and Height by sizing the image in the preview window so that only 1 animation is visible e.g. 1 fan.
3. Change the Horz Pitch and Vert Pitch so that the animation moves completely to the next animation in 1 step.
   Example: fan animated 4.bmp will be
   • Frames Across = 4 Num Frames = 8
   • Start Col = 1 Start Row = 1
   • Width = 267 Height = 267
   • Horz Pitch = 267 Vert Pitch = 267