*mode

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

Syntax

*mode type

HyperMesh Tcl Modify

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

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.

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

*mode(10)

None.