In addition to dragging with the mouse, you also have the option of automatic dragging, the so-called Motion Simulation. Objects are no longer moved or rotated by moving the cursor here: this is done automatically according to predefined parameters.
You can use this option either for demonstration purposes or for more precise analysis of special positions.
You can move a 3-D part along a composite edge, rotate it about a rotation axis or move it by changing dimensions.
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You use this function to move a geometry along an existing composite edge.
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As with dragging, an object can also be rotated about a previously selected axis.
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You use this function to move objects by changing dimensions. You can only do this with distance or angle constraints.
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This function enables you to define attributes so as to perform a simulation by moving or rotating. Translation: Define a vector by specifying start and end points, or selecting an edge, or sketching a composite edge that you want the motion simulation to trace. Rotation: Define an edge, or a start and end point as a rotation axis about which you want the part to be rotated. You can define the end point of the rotation itself via the overall angle. In either case, you can specify the number of movement steps in the appropriate input field and perform the simulation in auto reverse, i.e. it will run back to the starting position after the movement. |
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Also note the options Individual frames / Generate video with regard to the Simulation functions.
Note: The Collision check function enables you
to check the HCM model for possible collision points between parts
during the motion simulation.
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