The Run Solver tool allows you to either run the current model or run an existing
solver command file generated previously by MotionView.
Select how to run the model from the radio buttons in the top-left of the
panel.
Figure 1. Run Solver panel with the Save and run current model option
selected (MotionSolve solver)
Figure 2. Run Solver panel with the Run MotionSolve file option selected
(MotionSolve solver)
Option
Description
Save and run current model
Select this option to save and run
the current model. Provide a solver file name
(.xml). By default, a solver file name with
the same base name as that of the model will be displayed in the
field.
The following options are available
if using this option:
Scripted simulation
Use this option if a simulation script exists in the model in the
form of Template or CommandSets. Checking this option prevents
MotionView from exporting the
Simulate command (Simulation type, End time, and Print Interval)
from the Run Solver panel to the solver deck.
Simulation type
Transient
Static
Quasi-Static
Assembly
Linear
Static+Transient
Static+Linear
User Control
End Time
Sets the length of the simulation in the unit chosen in the
Solver Units Dataset.
Print Interval
Sets the time movement when simulation results are exported to
the output files.
Analysis
Select an analysis from the model, if any, using the drop-down
menu. Use the All option to export the solver deck and solve for
each available analysis.
Script
Select a registered solver script from the drop-down menu. To
register a solver script, use the *RegisterSolverScript() Preference
File statement.
Export MDL snapshot
Saves a copy of the MDL file in the current state at which the
model is being submitted to the solver.
Export MDL animation file
Write an .maf file which can be loaded as a
model in HyperView to view results with
.mrf.
Run MotionSolve file
Select this option to run an
existing solver command file previously generated by MotionView.
The following options are available
if using this option:
Solver input file
Click the file browser button to select a command file from the
directory.
Script
Select a registered solver script from the drop-down
menu.
Run
Click Run to
execute the solver.
View Log
MotionSolve lists information in a log file
which has an .log extension appended to the
solver file base name. Click this option to view the run log in a
text window.
Animate
Click
Animate to animate the results in a
HyperView window after the solution
is completed.
Plot
Click Plot
to plot the results in a HyperGraph
window after the solution is completed.
Tip:
If User Control is selected as the simulation type, a
new tab becomes available allowing you to define a user subroutine.