Tutorial: How to quickly add motion dynamics to any CAD model in SpaceClaim

Oskar Q

14 Jun, 2013 01:02 PM

Tutorial below

1. Step 1:

   Video tutorial here: http://youtu.be/fyBtWQzoKu8

   Activate the plugin.

   - Import the model
   - Press "Activate" in the Ribbon Menu
   

   

2. Step 2:

   Split the model in to separate parts.

   - Rightclick on the one Rigid Body in the Simulation Structure and press "Split"
   

   

3. Step 3:

   Automatically detect joints in the model.

   - Press the "Detect Joints" in the Ribbon Menu
   

   

4. Step 4:

   Make the detected joints into Hinges.

   - Select all detected joints in the Detect Joints options tab
   - Left click on the Hinge icon in the design view
   

   

5. Step 5:

   Add a motor to the drill.

   - Using the Selection tool (s), select the hinge you wish to add a motor to
   - In the properties tab, set "Enable motor" to true and a desired speed, e.g., 180deg/s
   

   

6. Step 6:

   Stop the drill from falling down.

   - Right click on the Rigid Body named "Frame" in the Simulation Structure
   - Set "Select Motion Control" to "Static"
   

   

7. Step 7:

   Simulate and have a coffee =)

   - Press "Simulate" in the Ribbon Menu
   - Have a cup of coffee
   - (Optional) If you have Keyshot installed you can with one click export your simulation and render a photorealistic animation of your simulation.