Define Advanced Motion
Use the Advanced tool to define motion based on the position of two reference points at different times. This is useful when you want to define arbitrary motion with time.
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From the Motion ribbon, click the arrow next to the
Direct tool set, then select
Advanced.
Figure 1. - Select the solid and/or surfaces for which motion needs to be defined.
- Click Co-ordinates on the guide bar.
- Define a function type and variable.
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Provide the co-ordinates of two reference points at time, t=0.
These two points need not necessarily be on the surface/solid.
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Provide co-ordinates at other time steps throughout the simulation.
The more number of steps the better.
AcuSolve will internally calculate the mesh displacements based on the given 7-column array.
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From the guide bar, execute the command in the following
ways:
- Click
to confirm your selection and remain in the tool.
This allows you to continue creating instances and helps you visualize and edit instances with the legend.
- Click
to confirm your selection and exit the tool.
Surfaces and solids selected in this tool are removed from existing translation or rotational motion if any. - Click