The ANIMAL algorithm animation tool

In this paper, we present ANIMAL, a new tool for developing animations to be used in lectures. ANIMAL offers a small but powerful set of graphical operators. Animations are generated using a visual editor, by scripting or via API calls. All animations can be edited visually. ANIMAL supports source and pseudo code inclusion and highlighting as well as precise user-defined delays between actions. The paper evaluates the functionality of ANIMAL in comparison to other animation tools.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2000
• Where: ITICSE
• Authors: Guido Rößling, Markus Schüer, Bernd Freisleben
• Keywords: ANIMAL Supports Source, Animation, ITICSE 2000, Pseudo Code Inclusion, Theoretical Computer Science