Simulating with Commands

This task shows you how to run a kinematics simulation with commands.

Insert the KIN_EX17* .model files from the samples folder.

If you work with the Cache System, make sure you are in Design mode (select Edit > Representations > Design Mode). for more detailed information, refer to the DMU Navigator user's Guide - Task: Viewing the Cache Content.

In our sample document, there is only one mechanism. If you work with a product containing more than one mechanism, it is strongly recommended to select the mechanism you need before starting the simulation with commands.

  1. Click Simulation with Commands .
    The Kinematics Simulation dialog box appears.
    The commands of the kinematics mechanism are available.

  2. Manipulate the slider of a command.
    For example, select the LEFTcommand.

    The corresponding part of the kinematics mechanism moves accordingly


     

    Clicking expands the Kinematics Simulation dialog box.
    The immediate option is set by default. Also see Simulating on Request.

    Use the slider, enter a value or manipulate the geometry directly to achieve the same result.

  3. Manipulate the other commands in the same way.

  4. (Optional) Modify the value of a specific command if you want (For example, modify the CENTRAL command values to -500 and  500 (joint limits):

    In V4 mechanisms, the joint limits are stored in KinematicsUI.CATSettings file in the CATSettings and not in the V4 mechanism. Consequently, if you remove your CATSettings, the limits set are removed too.