Is it possisible to play image sequence in DIAdem Clip at a defined frame rate?

Dear all:
I have acquired quantities of image sequence of several mouse subjects for behavioral analyzing. It is possible to play the image sequence in DIAdem Clip at a defined frame rate without building a video file? if yes, how.
Best regards
jing

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