Simulation via Dimensional Change (Procedure)

3-D Standard > HCM > Simul. > Via dimensional change

Choose the constraint to be changed by identifying the first and, if applicable, the second geometry. The identification of the dimensioning is sufficient for distance constraints.
Specify the start value and the end value. This defines the desired range of the dimension value. The start value can also be greater than the end value if you want the value to range from the top down.
Enter the number of steps.
Choose between the two simulation options:

Execute without interruption. You can use RET to stop the simulation at any time, with the position then being adopted. ESC aborts the function, with the geometry being returned to its start position.
Pause at each step. Use RET to move the geometry on step by step. To apply the current position, click END. ESC aborts the function, with the geometry being returned to its start position.

As with the Simulate, Move function, you can also create individual frames and videos of the simulation here.

Example:

In the HiCAD subdirectory HICAD/SZENEN/BEISPIELE you will find the 3-D drawing SCHERENHUBTISCH.SZA.

You can also perform the simulation via the feature log in the ICN: Activate the dimension figure at the lifting arm, or the corresponding assembly, right-click the Distance entry in the feature log and select Simulation, via dimensional change.

Enter 60. The table will be lifted according to the entered dimensional change.

This drawing is also well-suited for the performing of collision checks.