Simulating a V5 Mechanism

This task shows you how to simulate the V5 mechanism you created.

You designed a V5 mechanism as described in the previous steps.

1. Click Simulation with Commands .

   The Kinematics Simulation dialog box appears.

   You can modify the command value of the kinematics mechanism.

2. Manipulate the slider of the command.
   The kinematics mechanism moves accordingly.

3. or Use the manipulator in the geometry area.
   For this:

   • Move the mouse over a joint. The driven joint highlights and the manipulator appears.

   • Drag the model with the left mouse button.

• For more information, refer to Running Simulations and About Joints.

• You can also enter a value for the command to achieve the same result.

• Note that if you click , the Kinematics Simulation dialog box expands. The immediate option is set by default. For more information about the On request option, refer to Simulating on Request