Basic Modal Analysis Commands Initiates modal parameter estimation, (or curve fitting). When curve fitting is enabled, the following changes take place in the Data Block window, •
Trace graphics is displayed on the upper left side of the window.
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A Mode Indicator graph is displayed on the lower left side of the window.
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A Curve Fitting panel is displayed on the right side of the window, separated from the graphics by a red splitter bar.
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Mode Indicator, Frequency & Damping, and Residues & Save Shapes tabs are displayed at the top of the panel.
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A Modal Parameters spreadsheet is displayed below the tabs, separated by a blue splitter bar.
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The Curve Fit command menu is displayed.
Data Block Window at the Start of Curve Fitting.
Curve Fitting Splitter Bars During curve fitting, four splitter bars are displayed in the Data Block window. Vertical Splitter Bars •
The vertical blue splitter bar separates the Trace & Mode Indicator graphics on the left from the Trace properties spreadsheet on the right of the window.
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The vertical red splitter bar separates the Trace and Mode Indicator graphics on the left from the Curve Fitting panel on the right of the window.
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